British Orienteering

Applications are now open for our 2027 senior squads

3 November 2026

Athletes interested in being a member of the 2027 Senior Squads (including Challenger, Development, Performance, and World Class squads) are invited to complete the application form below.

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The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 15th November.

Athletes selected into the GB squad will be given access to coaching and mentorship by programme coaches, domestic and international training camps, a programme of developmental workshops, and other performance support services. More information about the squads can be found here.

Squad membership is not required to be selected for any GBR teams at international races (WOC, World Cups, JWOC, etc.), nor is squad membership a guarantee of selection into these teams. These teams will be open to all eligible athletes in accordance with the selection policy (2027 selection policy will be published here when finalised).

The deadline for completing this application is midnight on Sunday 15th November. All applicants will be notified of selection decisions during the week commencing Monday 30th November. Athletes will then have 1 week to accept their selection, with the aim of announcing the squads publicly during the week commencing Monday 7th December.

If you have any questions please contact Graham Gristwood, Performance Pathway Manager (ggristwood@britishorienteering.org.uk).

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