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British Orienteering We are British Orienteering, the National Governing Body for orienteering, an exciting and adventurous outdoor sport suitable for all ages and abilities.

Orienteering is a fun and challenging map-based outdoor adventure sport, and British Orienteering is the National Governing Body in Britain. We'll be telling you all about exciting orienteering events and activities you can take part in, bringing you the latest updates from about our teams and athletes that compete internationally, and posting pictures, results and more from major events. We also want to hear from YOU! Leave us a comment and tell us what you'd like to see. We've got some exciting things planned, but we're always keen to hear more! Find out more about orienteering in Britain at www.britishorienteering.org.uk
We also have Twitter: www.twitter.com/gbrorienteering

🤝Helping your club recruit, support and celebrate volunteers 💫From planning courses and organising events to welcoming n...
21/10/2026

🤝Helping your club recruit, support and celebrate volunteers 💫

From planning courses and organising events to welcoming newcomers and supporting club activities, volunteers are the driving force behind orienteering.

We know that recruiting new helpers, sharing responsibilities and keeping volunteers motivated isn't always easy. That's why we're highlighting practical ideas and free resources to help clubs make volunteering a positive and rewarding experience for everyone.

View our new guide to recruiting, supporting, involving and celebrating volunteers 👉https://tinyurl.com/3w3u6pfc

📣 How can we make orienteering more inclusive for everyone?British Orienteering is pleased to share this webinar from th...
19/10/2026

📣 How can we make orienteering more inclusive for everyone?

British Orienteering is pleased to share this webinar from the Ann Craft Trust, exploring three years of research into the lived experiences of older and disabled people taking part in sport.

💬 Discover what helps people feel safe, welcome and included, what motivates them to keep coming back, and the impact when their needs aren’t met.

🧭 Packed with personal stories, research insights and practical learning, this session will help orienteering instructors and coaches create more inclusive, accessible and supportive experiences for everyone.

🎟️ Book your place today! https://tinyurl.com/4d3ax4m4

Let’s work together to make orienteering welcoming and accessible for all! 💚

Lovely to see so many of our clubs competing at the CompassSport Finals this weekend.🏆Congratulations to Forth Valley Or...
19/10/2026

Lovely to see so many of our clubs competing at the CompassSport Finals this weekend.

🏆Congratulations to Forth Valley Orienteers, who won the CompassSport Cup, and to Border Liners Orienteering Club, who won the CompassSport Trophy!

👉Full results: https://tinyurl.com/yy264cm6

📄Did you take part in the competition this weekend? If so, we would appreciate some feedback: https://tinyurl.com/3shhhueb

Huge thanks to organisers Mole Valley Orienteering Club, and to Rob & Ed Lines for capturing the competition. 📸

CompassSport Magazine

📢 Club & Association Affiliation 2026 – Important Reminders!It’s time to get ready for your club or association’s affili...
16/10/2026

📢 Club & Association Affiliation 2026 – Important Reminders!

It’s time to get ready for your club or association’s affiliation! Please read the following key reminders to ensure everything is in place. ✅

📋 Who can complete the form?
The affiliation form must be completed by your Club/Association Chair, Secretary or Treasurer. Form for Clubs: https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/club_affiliation
Form for Associations: https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/association_affiliation
*You must be logged into your profile to complete the form. If you are unable to access it, please check that the correct individuals have been assigned to the Chair, Secretary or Treasurer role.

👥 Required club officers
Your club must have the following four officers:

-Club Chair
-Club Secretary
-Club Treasurer
-Safeguarding Officer

The Safeguarding Officer can also hold another officer role.

🦺 New: Club Safety Liason Officer
We now ask for Club Safety Liason Officer details as part of the affiliation process. Although this isn’t a formal officer role, the person can also hold another position within your club. More details are available on the links to the above forms.

The deadline to complete the forms is Friday 23 October. An email was sent to all Club Chairs, Secretaries and Treasurers with details on how to securely pay the affiliation fees on Monday 12 November. Please check your spam folders.

Thank you to all who have already completed the affiliation process.

🌙🏃 ENTRIES ARE OPE for the British Night Championships 2027 🏃‍♀️🌙Ready to take on the challenge of night orienteering? 🌌...
15/10/2026

🌙🏃 ENTRIES ARE OPE for the British Night Championships 2027 🏃‍♀️🌙

Ready to take on the challenge of night orienteering? 🌌

Join us at Broughton Burrows, South Wales, on Saturday 13 February 2027 for the British Night Orienteering Championships, organised by Swansea Bay Orienteering Club.

💷 Save with early entry!

-Seniors: £28
-Juniors & students: £14

⏰ Enter by 30 November 2026 to secure these discounted rates. Prices increase on 1 December!

Why not make a weekend of it by taking part in the Welsh Championships at Kenfig Burrows on Sunday?

👉 Enter now: https://tinyurl.com/y9d5nw2e

📅 Entries close 17 January 2027. Don’t miss out!

🧭 Help us shape the future of orienteering in the UK!British Orienteering is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Direct...
15/10/2026

🧭 Help us shape the future of orienteering in the UK!

British Orienteering is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director to join our Board and help shape the sport’s future.

Check out the recruitment pack: https://tinyurl.com/dwbvk7jz

We welcome applicants who can bring fresh perspectives, strategic thinking and expertise in areas such as:

🔹 Welfare & safeguarding
🔹 Safety & risk management
🔹 Diversity, equality & inclusion

You don’t need to be an orienteer — just have a passion for helping our sport grow and thrive!

📩 Apply with your CV and a covering letter (max. 2 sides of A4) to [email protected]

📅 Deadline: 5pm, Sunday 15 November 2026

👉 Help us make orienteering more inclusive, safe and accessible for everyone!

Full details: https://tinyurl.com/ybrpr2ur

⚠️The deadline to set up your direct debit for renewals is this week!⚠️Please submit your direct debit mandate form (or ...
12/10/2026

⚠️The deadline to set up your direct debit for renewals is this week!⚠️

Please submit your direct debit mandate form (or check your current details) to ensure that your direct debit is renewed for 2027.

Note that we cannot accept email submissions, as we require a handwritten signature. Please post your forms to the National Office.

Full details: https://tinyurl.com/3fe46avv

The first of our Major Event webinars is taking place this evening from 19:00-21:00.📒Review of 2026 events based on comp...
12/10/2026

The first of our Major Event webinars is taking place this evening from 19:00-21:00.

📒Review of 2026 events based on competitors' and officials' feedback
🟢 Coordinating a big event
🚨Changes to the Rules for 1 January 2027
🌳Updates on JK

There is still time to register online: https://tinyurl.com/bddmwbkk

🚨Read the caption first! 🚨Last month, British Orienteering shared an AI-generated image on social media.It sparked plent...
06/10/2026

🚨Read the caption first! 🚨

Last month, British Orienteering shared an AI-generated image on social media.

It sparked plenty of conversation and raised an interesting question: how can we make the most of AI without losing what makes our sport—and our clubs—unique?

In this blog, we explore how clubs can confidently use AI to help create engaging content, while keeping authenticity at the heart of everything they share: https://tinyurl.com/bddtynan

Image shared as an example of how easily authenticity can be lost.

🥇🥈 What a weekend for Team GB at the Junior European Cup! 🇬🇧Finn Selmer Duguid took gold in the M18 Sprint and followed ...
05/10/2026

🥇🥈 What a weekend for Team GB at the Junior European Cup! 🇬🇧

Finn Selmer Duguid took gold in the M18 Sprint and followed it with silver in the M18 Long – a fantastic end to the season!

👏 Emily Atkinson finished 6th in W18, Oliver Duncan 7th in M18, while Finlay MacLuckie, Scarlett Kelly and James Hammond also delivered strong performances.

A brilliant weekend of racing, resilience and determination from the whole British team! 🏃‍♂️🗺️🇬🇧

Reports from Days 2 and 3 are available via the Squad news page: https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/current-selections-and-squad-news

Many thanks to the Orienteering Foundation for funding and to Pauline Tryner and Darrell High for the images provided.

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Scholes Mill, Old Coach Road
Matlock
DE45FY

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