Orienteering at University
Orienteering at university is great for those that are already into the sport, but is also a way for beginners to find their feet and compete at regular events, including at BUCS. Find a university with a current club, learn how to start your own and find resources to aid the running of your club on this page!
Find Orienteering Opportunities at University
Join a current club
University Orienteering Clubs are a great place to continue involvement in the sport. Find out which universities currently have an orienteering club here!
Join a local club
If your university doesn't have an orienteering club, visit this page to find a local club you can orienteer with, and explore other ways you can participate in orienteering whilst at university!
Find a club & opportunities to get involved
Events for universities
There are many events for universities to get involved with throughout the year. Students can participate in club events along with university specific weekends such as BUCS.
Resources for Club Committees
Start your own club
Thinking of starting up your own Orienteering club at university? There are plenty of resources and support to help you set up your own club successfully!
Orienteering within a Mountaineering Club
You could introduce Orienteering into an existing club at your university. BUMC give an insight into Orienteering within their Mountaineering Club.
NEW! University Club Guidance & Development Pack
This pack has been put together to help universities develop, covering a range of topics from growing memberships to effective social media.
NEW! University Training Pack
This training pack has been created by British Orienteering to provide university clubs with structure, ideas, and practical guidance for delivering training sessions and skills development activities.
Affiliating your club
Find out how to affiliate your club with British Orienteering, and what information is required to do so here. You'll also learn about the benefits of affiliating.
Imagery
Find links to imagery of University Clubs and Competitions that can be used to promote your club adn activities.
Media Cards
Find pre-made social media cards, which clubs are able to download and edit, to assist the preparation of social media posts.
Funding opportunities
There are multiple funding opportunities that you could explore if your club requires some financial support.
See funding opportunities here
Awards
As an affiliated university club to British Orienteering, there are yearly awards that you are eligible to be nominated for.