Orienteering News
The closing date for ALL nominations is fast approaching!
British Championships 2021 Update
Report by Helen Errington and Andy Yeates
British Championships 2021
Last Few Safeguarding Workshop Places Left
Time is running out for any licensed coaches to secure a funded place on the Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshops.
New eLearning Course - Introducing Orienteering for Secondary Schools
British Orienteering has today launched a new eLearning course for Secondary School Teachers.
Trail Orienteering: ETOC cancellation
The Finnish Orienteering Federation and organisers of the European Trail Orienteering Championships (ETOC) which were scheduled to be held in Lohja, Finland from 12 - 16 May 2021, have informed the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) that they are unable to conduct the event due to Covid-19 ...
COVID-Secure Orienteering Update 22 February 2021
The Government published its roadmap on 22 February for the gradual and staged easing of lockdown restrictions in England. Restrictions will be eased across all areas of England at the same time.
Great success for the Virtual Coaching Conference
Did you miss any of the Virtual Coaching Conference? The 2021 conference concluded earlier this month, but don’t worry if you missed any sessions or want to watch any back, they are now all available online.
Have you any Permanent or Virtual Orienteering Courses on your doorstep?
Due to COVID-19, there are restrictions across the UK. The activities listed here are to support individual exercise (or exercise within your household/ support bubble) and should only be undertaken if they are local to you.
Production of a Trail Orienteering Video - Supported by the Orienteering Foundation
The Orienteering Foundation (OF) has awarded a grant to the British Orienteering TrailO Development Group for the production of a video describing and promoting Trail Orienteering. Details of the scope and purpose of the video are given on the OF website www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk under the m...
10 top orienteering activities to occupy the children this February half-term
Keeping children entertained during half-term is a challenge at the best of times, but Orienteering is a great way to stay active locally in the area where you live and within the government COVID-19 restrictions.
British Orienteering 2020 Awards - Nominations open! Who do you think deserves national recognition for their efforts in 2020?
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Volunteer, Club, Coach and Mapping Awards!
Are you taking part in the Online Catching Features this February?
It is great to see orienteers from Great Britain registered and competing virtually with many other orienteers from across the world.
Coming soon… New Online Introducing Orienteering Course for Secondary Schools
Introducing Orienteering for Secondary schools is a new initiative and has been designed to be the first step on the leadership pathway and aims to equip teachers and leaders with the knowledge and confidence to introduce Orienteering within their setting.
Impact of COVID-19 on Grassroots Activity Survey
Calling all Orienteering Club Chairs, Club Secretaries, Coaches, Volunteers!
International Orienteering Federation (IOF) High Level Event Seminar
Report by Dr David Rosen, Chair IOF Rules Commission
Permanent and Virtual GPS Course Portal - Invitation to tender
As many clubs have hopefully seen reflected in their own club Permanent or Virtual Course statistics - in the months since COVID19, Permanent and Virtual Orienteering Courses have seen a large increase in usage and many new courses have been registered after the integration of virtual GPS courses on...
British Orienteering 2021 Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 21st April 2021
Annual General Meeting 2021 - Notice
ORIENTEERING YEARS by Adrian Hope (BASOC) - British Orienteering member for over 37 years!
Jennie Taylor Communications Officer at British Orienteering caught up with Adrian Hope member of Badenoch and Sprathspey Orienteering Club (BASOC) who has been a British Orienteering member for over 37 years.
