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The National Office joins in with World Orienteering Day!
24 May 2017
The National Office joins in with World Orienteering Day!
Bronze! In the World Cup Mixed Sprint Relay
24 May 2017
Bronze! In the World Cup Mixed Sprint Relay
World Orienteering Day is Today!
24 May 2017
World Orienteering Day is Today!
Great Britain has two strong teams taking part in the World Cup Sprint Relay tonight in Finland.
24 May 2017
Great Britain has two strong teams taking part in the World Cup Sprint Relay tonight in Finland.
British Teams announced for WOC 2017 and remaining major senior international races of 2017
16 May 2017
British Teams announced for WOC 2017 and remaining major senior international races of 2017
World Orienteering Day
10 May 2017
World Orienteering Day
The British Teams for the 2017 Junior World Orienteering Championships, European Youth Championships and Junior European Cup have been announced
9 May 2017
The British Teams for the 2017 Junior World Orienteering Championships, European Youth Championships and Junior European Cup have been announced
The 2017 British Long Championships were hosted by the North West Orienteering Association on the fells and woodland around High Dam in the Lake District.
8 May 2017
The 2017 British Long Championships were hosted by the North West Orienteering Association on the fells and woodland around High Dam in the Lake District.
The New British Orienteering Website is Now Live!
2 May 2017
The New British Orienteering Website is Now Live!
British Orienteering started its Golden Jubilee celebrations this weekend, 50 years as a Federation.
20 April 2017
British Orienteering started its Golden Jubilee celebrations this weekend, 50 years as a Federation.
Celebrations of the anniversary started with the cutting of a celebratory cake.
UKOL races at the JK weekend
15 April 2017
UKOL races at the JK weekend
UKOL races 5, 6 and 7 are being held at the JK weekend in the South East of England this weekend.
UK Orienteering League races 3 and 4
29 March 2017
UK Orienteering League races 3 and 4
The second weekend of UKOL races took place in Rugby and Bentley Woods.
THE ROUTE debuts at Delamere Forest
29 March 2017
THE ROUTE debuts at Delamere Forest
Last weekend saw the first ever ROUTE event hit Delamere Forest, and participants were treated to an outdoor experience like no other.
World Orienteering Day - Just two months to go!
27 March 2017
World Orienteering Day - Just two months to go!
All schools, all orienteering clubs and all countries all over the world are encouraged to participate in World Orienteering Day.
British Orienteering Annual General Meeting
21 March 2017
British Orienteering Annual General Meeting
Notification of the 36th Annual General Meeting
JK Entries Closing and British Championships Price Increase Update!
15 March 2017
JK Entries Closing and British Championships Price Increase Update!
Entries for the JK close this weekend and the British Championships third and final price increase!
Volunteer Awards - 3 Days Left to Nominate!
7 March 2017
Volunteer Awards - 3 Days Left to Nominate!
Who do you think deserves recognition for their contributions and great work in our sport?
Results after first two UKOL races
6 March 2017
Results after first two UKOL races
Leading competitors and clubs after the first weekend of UK Orienteering League races.
British Orienteerig is 50 years old - almost!
2 March 2017
British Orienteerig is 50 years old - almost!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of the British Orienteering Federation. The inaugural meeting was held at 7.30 p.m. on 17 June 1967 in Barnard Castle.
UK Orienteering League 2017 starts this weekend
24 February 2017
UK Orienteering League 2017 starts this weekend
The first races of the 2017 UK Orienteering League season take place this weekend, in the Lake District.
Calling for Awards Nominations!
16 February 2017
Calling for Awards Nominations!
Who do you think deserves recognition for their contributions and great work in our sport?
2017 British Night Championships and Northern Championships now less than 10 days to go!  Last entry closing date coming soon!
10 February 2017
2017 British Night Championships and Northern Championships now less than 10 days to go! Last entry closing date coming soon!
All entries to be made by 19 February 2017, The first 2017 UK Orienteering League Event weekend!
World Orienteering Day 102 days to go and counting!
10 February 2017
World Orienteering Day 102 days to go and counting!
All schools, all orienteering clubs and all countries all over the world are encouraged to participate in World Orienteering Day.
2017 World Orienteering Day
8 February 2017
2017 World Orienteering Day
Save the date! Wednesday 24 May 2017. The International Orienteering Federation are again encouraging people of all ages to take part in orienteering events and activities across the UK.
British Orienteering 36th Annual General Meeting
8 February 2017
British Orienteering 36th Annual General Meeting
In accordance to Clause 33 of the Articles of Association, Notice is hereby given that the 36th Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 14th April 2017
Highland 2015 wins prestigious award - Event of the Year
25 January 2017
Highland 2015 wins prestigious award - Event of the Year
The Scottish Orienteering Association picked up the prestigious Peoples Choice Award - Event of the Year at the Drum Event Awards in Glasgow for the staging of Highland 2015 – World Orienteering Championships and the Scottish 6-Days.
Club and Volunteer Awards Open for Nominations
19 January 2017
Club and Volunteer Awards Open for Nominations
British Orienteering are looking for nominees for 2016 Club and Volunteer Awards
Entries open for first round of junior selection races, 25th and 26th March, 2017
18 January 2017
Entries open for first round of junior selection races, 25th and 26th March, 2017
The first round of junior selection races for 2017 will take place on 25th & 26th March in the West Midlands, as part of Octavian Droobers Warwickshire Orienteering Weekend.
First selections for World Cup Round 1 announced
9 January 2017
First selections for World Cup Round 1 announced
Six early selections for the British Team for the 2017 World Cup Round 1 have been announced.
Kris Jones gets 2017 off to a flying start
9 January 2017
Kris Jones gets 2017 off to a flying start
Very few are keeping up with Kris Jones as he becomes the 2017 Scottish 3000m Champion