News

22 January 2025

Scottish 6 Days 2025: Entries are now open

The Scottish Six Days, a week-long orienteering event, will be celebrating its 25th edition in 2025 having been held every other year since 1977! Entries are now open and you can take advantage of the early bird deadline. 

20 January 2025

QUID GAMES: The Dark Edition

A race with equal parts of thrill, strategy, and mystery, The Dark Edition challenged athletes to think on their feet and outpace the competition—all whilst navigating the stunning Broughton Hall Estate through an unpredictable series of checkpoints and surprises.

20 January 2025

Great Britain Selection Policy 2025 now live!

If you are interested in representing GBR, please read on!

14 January 2025

Digital Incident Reporting form now live

Our incident reporting form is designed for you to inform us of a near miss or safety/safeguarding concern that has occurred during any form of Orienteering. We are delighted to say that we have now created a digital version of the form to ensure that you can let us know of any concerns quickly and efficiently.

14 January 2025

British Orienteering joins TikTok!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new social media platform...TikTok!

13 January 2025

2024 Club, Coach, Volunteer and Mapping Awards 2024: Nominations are open!

We are delighted to announce that nominations have opened for the 2024 Club, Coach and Volunteer Awards alongside our Mapping Awards. Recognising the value and efforts of our volunteer force across our clubs and beyond, is incredibly important to all of us. Cast your nominations today!

10 January 2025

Entries are open for the British Orienteering Championships 2025

The North West Orienteering Association are delighted to welcome you to the British Long and Relay Championships in 2025. Entries are now open to secure your spot at the event taking place from 10-11 May 2025 in the Lake District.

8 January 2025

Forestry England and British Orienteering renew partnership

People have been orienteering in the nation’s forests for many years. From 1 November, a refreshed agreement explains how Forestry England and British Orienteering will work together to maintain and increase orienteering in the nation’s forests.

7 January 2025

Our new campaign: 'Elevate your fitness: Try Orienteering!' is now live!

We are delighted to announce that our new year campaign to encourage more newcomers to try out our sport, is now live.

6 January 2025

Recap of the 2024 UK Orienteering League

The 2024 UK Orienteering League (UKOL) has drawn to a close, with results of both the club and individual competitions now available. 

5 January 2025

Members: Exclusive offer for private medical plans with HMCA!

An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of British Orienteering has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan.

23 December 2024

We are thrilled to welcome announce the first sponsors of the JK Festival 2025!

We are delighted to welcome back Altra who will be sponsoring Day 1 and then Instinct Trail and Revive Active on Days 2/3.

21 December 2024

Entries for JK 2025 are officially open!

Enter now to secure your place at next year’s Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering.

18 December 2024

EUOC are seeking a Performance Coach to join their team

Edinburgh University Orienteering Club are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic coach to work with a group of performance-focused athletes.

16 December 2024

Octavian Droobers are seeking to recruit a Club Development Officer! Could this be you?

Thanks to grant support from the Orienteering Foundation, Octavian Droobers are now looking to engage a Club Development Officer for the first year of a two year project! Could this be you?

6 December 2024

British Orienteering announces exciting new collaboration with SportsShoes

British Orienteering is thrilled to announce a new and exciting collaboration with the UK’s biggest online sportswear retailer, SportsShoes.

4 December 2024

British Night Championships 2025: Make a weekend of it and enter the UKOL-Ranking event!

On Sunday 9 February 2025, the day following the British Night Championships 2025, Forth Valley Orienteers are proud to be hosting a UKOL-ranking event at Plean Country Park. Entries are now open.

25 November 2024

Now available: A draft copy of the Rules of Orienteering effective 1/01/2025

A draft copy of the Rules of Orienteering, effective 1st Jan 2025, is available on the Event Competition Rules page to assist officials of events scheduled to be held in the early part of 2025.

21 November 2024

Entries are open for the British Night Championships 2025

Forth Valley Orienteers are now delighted to invite you to enter the 2025 British Night Championships at Touch, Stirling on Saturday 8 February 2025.

14 November 2024

Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - British Orienteering

Are you ready to lead and inspire in a role that supports the growth and future of orienteering across the United Kingdom? British Orienteering is seeking a dynamic and visionary CEO to join our team and guide the Board in achieving remarkable outcomes for the sport.

5 November 2024

Updated Ranking List Goes Live

British Orienteering are pleased to announce an exciting update to the Ranking Scheme.

1 November 2024

British Orienteering Instructor Qualification - Update

More details of the latest developments regarding our Instructor Qualification.

1 November 2024

Members: It’s time to renew your membership for 2025

We are pleased to announce that membership renewals for 2025 are now live!

31 October 2024

GB Performance and Development Squads announced for 2025

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

28 October 2024

Win up to £500 for your club with Howden Grassroots Sports Insurance

Nominate one of the exceptional volunteers at your club for the chance to win one of three amazing prizes!

24 October 2024

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s 2024 Prohibited List comes into effect on 1 January 2025  

The 2025 Prohibited List has been released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and it will come into effect on 1 January 2025.  All athletes should ensure that they check their medications. 

23 October 2024

Reminder about Affiliations for 2025

Please note that the deadline to complete all Club and Association returns is this Friday 25 October 2024.

22 October 2024

Membership renewals update

We have now stopped accepting direct debit payments for 2025. From 1 November 2024, all current members of British Orienteering will be invited to renew their membership with us for the next calendar year.

17 October 2024

The North, South and Scotland Talent Squads have been announced for 2025

British Orienteering is delighted to announce that the Talent Squads (North, South & Scotland) have been selected for the forthcoming season.

16 October 2024

Introducing our recognised Delivery Partners

We are today thrilled to announce the pilot British Orienteering Recognised Delivery Partners. Our Recognised Delivery Partners are trusted organisations who are committed to providing age & stage appropriate Orienteering within the education sector and signposts participants to ongoing local Orienteering community opportunities.