News

9 October 2025

GB Performance and Development Squads announced for 2026

We are thrilled to announce the athletes selected for the 2025 GB Performance and Development squads.

7 October 2025

Entries are open for the British Orienteering Championships 2026

We are thrilled to confirm that entries are now open for the British Orienteering Championships 2026. Next year’s competition is proudly brought to you Welsh Orienteering Association and Swansea Bay Orienteering Club. It will take place from 28 February to 1 March 2026.

6 October 2025

Howdens Insurance launches last Grassroots Competition of the year

It's the final Howden Grassroots Heroes competition of the year! Today Howdens Insurance have launched their final chance for your orienteering club to win £500!

6 October 2025

Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport 2025

We are playing our part during this year's Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week, which runs from 6-12 October 2025. This year we are focusing on how you, as parents and carers, help to bring out the best in your child.

3 October 2025

JEC 2025 Results

The Junior European Cup Orienteering kicked off on Friday 3 October with a stellar beginning for Team GB!

2 October 2025

Further details announced for the Major Events Conference 2025

The 2025 Major Events Conference will take place across two sessions, on Tuesday 21st and Tuesday 28th October from 7-9 pm, and we’d love to see you there!

1 October 2025

Could you be the future of our sport? Become a young leader!

The British Orienteering Young Leader Award providers learners the first steps in leadership & skill development.

1 October 2025

We have launched our new Orienteering Instructor Qualification!

British Orienteering is pleased to announce today, that the NEW Orienteering Instructor Qualification for the Outdoor industry, Schools and Uniformed Youth Groups is now available.

29 September 2025

Dates of the 2026 Development Conference have been announced

The Development Conference is back for 2026, with the return of a series of webinars and workshops around the key Strategic Plan themes of: Changing perceptions, Creating Engaging Experiences, Strengthening Lifelong Pathways, and Providing Foundations for Success.

26 September 2025

World Cup Round 3 Results: Grace Molloy storms the podium with a second place finish in the Knock-out sprint

Team GB were out in Switzerland this weekend, competing in the final battle for the World Cup titles.

25 September 2025

The SOA are recruiting

Scottish orienteering are recruiting to fill a number of positions ahead of JK 2026 and the Scottish 6 Days in 2027.

17 September 2025

World Cup Round 3: GB Team Announcement

The senior selection panel has met and the following athletes have been selected to represent GBR at World Cup 3.

15 September 2025

Come and chat to our Chair and CEO at this week's London City Race

Want to ask a question or simply have a chat with the new Chair or CEO of British Orienteering?

10 September 2025

Renewal season is approaching! Set up your Direct Debit with us today

From 1 November 2025, we will be inviting members to renew their annual membership with us for 2026! However, you can stay one step ahead and set up a new Direct Debit or make any changes to your current set up now.

10 September 2025

British Mountain Bike MTBO Orienteering Championships and World Masters Series

The closing date for entries is 18 September 2025, with the event taking place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025.

9 September 2025

Simplifying Orienteering for Universities – Free Guide for Clubs and Staff

British Orienteering has created a brand-new resource designed to help universities, university clubs and British Orienteering clubs showcase the many benefits of orienteering to both students and staff.

4 September 2025

Join our Safeguarding Case Management Group!

British Orienteering are looking to expand the membership of its Safeguarding Case Management Group (CMG).

3 September 2025

Autumn Webinar Series now live!

We are delighted to announce that the first few sessions of our autumn webinar series are now live!

2 September 2025

2025 Major Events Conference

We’re pleased to announce that the 2025 Major Events Conference will take place across two sessions, on Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 October from 7-9 pm.

2 September 2025

Applications are now open for our 2025-26 senior squads

Athletes interested in being a member of the 2026 Development (Level 4) or Performance (Level 5) Squads are invited to complete the application form by Sunday 14 September 2025.

1 September 2025

World TrailO Championships 2025 Round Up

The World TrailO Championships 2025 took place from 27-31 August 2025. Here is the event round-up from this year's competition!

1 September 2025

Part-year membership fees are now live!

We are delighted to confirm that the second phase of part-year membership fees is now live!

31 August 2025

EOC 2025 Round-up

The latest news and results from the European Orienteering Championships 2025 in Hasselt, Belgium.

31 August 2025

British Sprint Championships & British Relay Championships 2025: Results

This weekend, the British Sprint Relay Championships and British Sprint Championships 2025 took place in East Anglia. Here are the results from the competition.

26 August 2025

EOC 2025: Event Programme and how to watch

Here is the programme for the European Orienteering Championships 2025!

21 August 2025

World TrailO Championships 2025: Event Programme

The World TrailO Championships 2025 will take place from 26-31 August 2025. Here is the event programme and how you can follow the results of the GB Team!

20 August 2025

Volunteering Opportunities – Performance Pathway Talent Program

Jon Musgrave is stepping down from his position as L3 Talent Scotland Squad Manager, therefore we are recruiting a replacement.

12 August 2025

British Orienteering joins worldwide orienteering federations in mourning the loss of Italian athlete, Mattia Debertolis

On behalf of everyone at British Orienteering, we are deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of Italian athlete, Mattia Debertolis at the World Games 2025.