British Orienteering
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We are British Orienteering, the National Governing Body for the sport of Orienteering, a fun and challenging map-based outdoor adventure sport.
It takes courage and resilience as individuals to speak out.💪
If you bear witness to an incident, please fill out our Incident Reporting Form.
Here is our form: buff.ly/dh6zdQ9
Learn more about how speak out cultures can help prevent abuse here: buff.ly/Ez1F6hn
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek
If you bear witness to an incident, please fill out our Incident Reporting Form.
Here is our form: buff.ly/dh6zdQ9
Learn more about how speak out cultures can help prevent abuse here: buff.ly/Ez1F6hn
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek
November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It takes courage and resilience as individuals to speak out.💪
If you bear witness to an incident, please fill out our Incident Reporting Form.
Here is our form: buff.ly/dh6zdQ9
Learn more about how speak out cultures can help prevent abuse here: buff.ly/Ez1F6hn
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek
If you bear witness to an incident, please fill out our Incident Reporting Form.
Here is our form: buff.ly/dh6zdQ9
Learn more about how speak out cultures can help prevent abuse here: buff.ly/Ez1F6hn
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek
🎉 Renew Your Family Membership for 2026! 🧭
A Family Membership is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors together! buff.ly/TSxFsoE
- Explore new terrains and events as a family
- Enjoy exclusive member benefits and discounts
- Be part of a vibrant orienteering community
Renew: buff.ly/bj5MHnA
A Family Membership is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors together! buff.ly/TSxFsoE
- Explore new terrains and events as a family
- Enjoy exclusive member benefits and discounts
- Be part of a vibrant orienteering community
Renew: buff.ly/bj5MHnA
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎉 Renew Your Family Membership for 2026! 🧭
A Family Membership is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors together! buff.ly/TSxFsoE
- Explore new terrains and events as a family
- Enjoy exclusive member benefits and discounts
- Be part of a vibrant orienteering community
Renew: buff.ly/bj5MHnA
A Family Membership is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors together! buff.ly/TSxFsoE
- Explore new terrains and events as a family
- Enjoy exclusive member benefits and discounts
- Be part of a vibrant orienteering community
Renew: buff.ly/bj5MHnA
Today marks the beginning of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek.
This year's theme is prevention.
Find out all the ways your club can get involved to ensure that you are aware of the risks and how to prevent them in this news story: buff.ly/RMy9Gvy
This year's theme is prevention.
Find out all the ways your club can get involved to ensure that you are aware of the risks and how to prevent them in this news story: buff.ly/RMy9Gvy
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today marks the beginning of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek.
This year's theme is prevention.
Find out all the ways your club can get involved to ensure that you are aware of the risks and how to prevent them in this news story: buff.ly/RMy9Gvy
This year's theme is prevention.
Find out all the ways your club can get involved to ensure that you are aware of the risks and how to prevent them in this news story: buff.ly/RMy9Gvy
💻 Enjoyed the last night's webinar?
Join us for another with Karen Ashworth, Chair of the Safety Advisory Group, discussing Heat, Health, and Orienteering on Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025.
BOF’s Joe Fermor-Worrell will cover new insights from the IOF statement.
Sign up here: buff.ly/rrpQ6D9
Join us for another with Karen Ashworth, Chair of the Safety Advisory Group, discussing Heat, Health, and Orienteering on Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025.
BOF’s Joe Fermor-Worrell will cover new insights from the IOF statement.
Sign up here: buff.ly/rrpQ6D9
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
💻 Enjoyed the last night's webinar?
Join us for another with Karen Ashworth, Chair of the Safety Advisory Group, discussing Heat, Health, and Orienteering on Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025.
BOF’s Joe Fermor-Worrell will cover new insights from the IOF statement.
Sign up here: buff.ly/rrpQ6D9
Join us for another with Karen Ashworth, Chair of the Safety Advisory Group, discussing Heat, Health, and Orienteering on Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025.
BOF’s Joe Fermor-Worrell will cover new insights from the IOF statement.
Sign up here: buff.ly/rrpQ6D9
🏫 Work in a school or youth setting? We want to hear from you!
🌟 Our Young Leader Award helps tutors learn basic orienteering skills to teach 8-18-year-olds. 🌟
👉 Discover more about orienteering, how to understand map symbols, set up activities, and organise competitions! 🧭
buff.ly/HFqMrqD
🌟 Our Young Leader Award helps tutors learn basic orienteering skills to teach 8-18-year-olds. 🌟
👉 Discover more about orienteering, how to understand map symbols, set up activities, and organise competitions! 🧭
buff.ly/HFqMrqD
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🏫 Work in a school or youth setting? We want to hear from you!
🌟 Our Young Leader Award helps tutors learn basic orienteering skills to teach 8-18-year-olds. 🌟
👉 Discover more about orienteering, how to understand map symbols, set up activities, and organise competitions! 🧭
buff.ly/HFqMrqD
🌟 Our Young Leader Award helps tutors learn basic orienteering skills to teach 8-18-year-olds. 🌟
👉 Discover more about orienteering, how to understand map symbols, set up activities, and organise competitions! 🧭
buff.ly/HFqMrqD
One week to go until our next webinars in the Autumn series!
Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club will cover the recent rule changes and ideas for best practice when it comes to planning courses.
Secure your spot today!
buff.ly/Y0Feo18
Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club will cover the recent rule changes and ideas for best practice when it comes to planning courses.
Secure your spot today!
buff.ly/Y0Feo18
November 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
One week to go until our next webinars in the Autumn series!
Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club will cover the recent rule changes and ideas for best practice when it comes to planning courses.
Secure your spot today!
buff.ly/Y0Feo18
Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club will cover the recent rule changes and ideas for best practice when it comes to planning courses.
Secure your spot today!
buff.ly/Y0Feo18
In a month's time, prices will rise for the British Long Distance Championships 2026.
Secure your entry by 30th November 2025 to avoid the fee increase!
You can find out all you need to know about the competition via the event website: buff.ly/T8zYrbB
Enter online : buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
Secure your entry by 30th November 2025 to avoid the fee increase!
You can find out all you need to know about the competition via the event website: buff.ly/T8zYrbB
Enter online : buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In a month's time, prices will rise for the British Long Distance Championships 2026.
Secure your entry by 30th November 2025 to avoid the fee increase!
You can find out all you need to know about the competition via the event website: buff.ly/T8zYrbB
Enter online : buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
Secure your entry by 30th November 2025 to avoid the fee increase!
You can find out all you need to know about the competition via the event website: buff.ly/T8zYrbB
Enter online : buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
🎉 Renewal season has officially begun!
Renew with us today another year of perks, access, and community 👉https://buff.ly/YwCSpxg
Need help navigating the renewal process or curious about what's new this year? Check out our website: buff.ly/t5WJYcv
Thank you in advance for all of your support!
Renew with us today another year of perks, access, and community 👉https://buff.ly/YwCSpxg
Need help navigating the renewal process or curious about what's new this year? Check out our website: buff.ly/t5WJYcv
Thank you in advance for all of your support!
November 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🎉 Renewal season has officially begun!
Renew with us today another year of perks, access, and community 👉https://buff.ly/YwCSpxg
Need help navigating the renewal process or curious about what's new this year? Check out our website: buff.ly/t5WJYcv
Thank you in advance for all of your support!
Renew with us today another year of perks, access, and community 👉https://buff.ly/YwCSpxg
Need help navigating the renewal process or curious about what's new this year? Check out our website: buff.ly/t5WJYcv
Thank you in advance for all of your support!
🌟Membership renewals go live at midnight! 🌟⏲️
🏃♀️Get ready to renew your membership with us for next year! 🏃♀️
🏃♀️Get ready to renew your membership with us for next year! 🏃♀️
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🌟Membership renewals go live at midnight! 🌟⏲️
🏃♀️Get ready to renew your membership with us for next year! 🏃♀️
🏃♀️Get ready to renew your membership with us for next year! 🏃♀️
Thinking of running introductory orienteering sessions at your outdoor centres or schools?
Our new Orienteering Instructor Qualification can help!
Learn to plan sessions, ensure safety, organise competitions, and more.
Get involved here: buff.ly/F34Ls9O
Our new Orienteering Instructor Qualification can help!
Learn to plan sessions, ensure safety, organise competitions, and more.
Get involved here: buff.ly/F34Ls9O
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Thinking of running introductory orienteering sessions at your outdoor centres or schools?
Our new Orienteering Instructor Qualification can help!
Learn to plan sessions, ensure safety, organise competitions, and more.
Get involved here: buff.ly/F34Ls9O
Our new Orienteering Instructor Qualification can help!
Learn to plan sessions, ensure safety, organise competitions, and more.
Get involved here: buff.ly/F34Ls9O
Have you registered your place for the next webinar in our Autumn Series?
Join us and presenter Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club on Monday 10 Nov as he discusses how changes to rules have impacted on course planning.
Register your place on the webinar here: buff.ly/iVGJF6u
Join us and presenter Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club on Monday 10 Nov as he discusses how changes to rules have impacted on course planning.
Register your place on the webinar here: buff.ly/iVGJF6u
October 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Have you registered your place for the next webinar in our Autumn Series?
Join us and presenter Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club on Monday 10 Nov as he discusses how changes to rules have impacted on course planning.
Register your place on the webinar here: buff.ly/iVGJF6u
Join us and presenter Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club on Monday 10 Nov as he discusses how changes to rules have impacted on course planning.
Register your place on the webinar here: buff.ly/iVGJF6u
Major Events Conference 2 is next week!
Topics include:
🟠Challenges of Multi-Level Orienteering
🔴Safety Update
🟢Course Planning from an Elite Perspective (with two GB athletes!)
🔵'Best Practice' document and Event Officials Group re-establishment.
Sign up here: buff.ly/UM1FNM1
Topics include:
🟠Challenges of Multi-Level Orienteering
🔴Safety Update
🟢Course Planning from an Elite Perspective (with two GB athletes!)
🔵'Best Practice' document and Event Officials Group re-establishment.
Sign up here: buff.ly/UM1FNM1
October 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Major Events Conference 2 is next week!
Topics include:
🟠Challenges of Multi-Level Orienteering
🔴Safety Update
🟢Course Planning from an Elite Perspective (with two GB athletes!)
🔵'Best Practice' document and Event Officials Group re-establishment.
Sign up here: buff.ly/UM1FNM1
Topics include:
🟠Challenges of Multi-Level Orienteering
🔴Safety Update
🟢Course Planning from an Elite Perspective (with two GB athletes!)
🔵'Best Practice' document and Event Officials Group re-establishment.
Sign up here: buff.ly/UM1FNM1
We are delighted to confirm that entries are now open for the British Night Championships 2026. Next year’s competition is proudly brought to you by Hertfordshire Orienteering on 7 February 2026.
Secure your place online via this link: buff.ly/JQe1dCf
More information: buff.ly/RLmPHUI
Secure your place online via this link: buff.ly/JQe1dCf
More information: buff.ly/RLmPHUI
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are delighted to confirm that entries are now open for the British Night Championships 2026. Next year’s competition is proudly brought to you by Hertfordshire Orienteering on 7 February 2026.
Secure your place online via this link: buff.ly/JQe1dCf
More information: buff.ly/RLmPHUI
Secure your place online via this link: buff.ly/JQe1dCf
More information: buff.ly/RLmPHUI
📣Last chance to join the BUCS Orienteering Event Management Group!
The following positions are available:
• Para Representative
• Student Representative
• Participation Representative
📌Learn more here➡️ buff.ly/P7E1nYf
🕒Apply by 17:00 Friday 24th October 2025.
The following positions are available:
• Para Representative
• Student Representative
• Participation Representative
📌Learn more here➡️ buff.ly/P7E1nYf
🕒Apply by 17:00 Friday 24th October 2025.
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📣Last chance to join the BUCS Orienteering Event Management Group!
The following positions are available:
• Para Representative
• Student Representative
• Participation Representative
📌Learn more here➡️ buff.ly/P7E1nYf
🕒Apply by 17:00 Friday 24th October 2025.
The following positions are available:
• Para Representative
• Student Representative
• Participation Representative
📌Learn more here➡️ buff.ly/P7E1nYf
🕒Apply by 17:00 Friday 24th October 2025.
🚨 Is your club in Suffolk, Norfolk, or Bedfordshire? 🚨
🌐 Join a FREE webinar on GDPR's impact on local clubs on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Two sessions available: 12:00-1:00 and 19:00-20:00.
Register here: buff.ly/Xg5hXLC
🌐 Join a FREE webinar on GDPR's impact on local clubs on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Two sessions available: 12:00-1:00 and 19:00-20:00.
Register here: buff.ly/Xg5hXLC
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚨 Is your club in Suffolk, Norfolk, or Bedfordshire? 🚨
🌐 Join a FREE webinar on GDPR's impact on local clubs on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Two sessions available: 12:00-1:00 and 19:00-20:00.
Register here: buff.ly/Xg5hXLC
🌐 Join a FREE webinar on GDPR's impact on local clubs on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Two sessions available: 12:00-1:00 and 19:00-20:00.
Register here: buff.ly/Xg5hXLC
🏃There is still time to register for Major Events Conference 1!
⏲️Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 7pm.
🙋A packed agenda and varied speakers.
Details on registration and session content is available via this link: buff.ly/BtYMXmj
Your quick link to register 👉https://buff.ly/eNBcnJU
⏲️Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 7pm.
🙋A packed agenda and varied speakers.
Details on registration and session content is available via this link: buff.ly/BtYMXmj
Your quick link to register 👉https://buff.ly/eNBcnJU
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🏃There is still time to register for Major Events Conference 1!
⏲️Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 7pm.
🙋A packed agenda and varied speakers.
Details on registration and session content is available via this link: buff.ly/BtYMXmj
Your quick link to register 👉https://buff.ly/eNBcnJU
⏲️Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 7pm.
🙋A packed agenda and varied speakers.
Details on registration and session content is available via this link: buff.ly/BtYMXmj
Your quick link to register 👉https://buff.ly/eNBcnJU
The British Long Distance Championships is now a World Ranking Event.
Enter before prices rise on 1 December 2025!
The British Relay Championships 2026 will be held at Margam Country Park. More details soon.
buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
Enter before prices rise on 1 December 2025!
The British Relay Championships 2026 will be held at Margam Country Park. More details soon.
buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The British Long Distance Championships is now a World Ranking Event.
Enter before prices rise on 1 December 2025!
The British Relay Championships 2026 will be held at Margam Country Park. More details soon.
buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
Enter before prices rise on 1 December 2025!
The British Relay Championships 2026 will be held at Margam Country Park. More details soon.
buff.ly/xKY3wQ7
A reminder that you still have time to pre-enter the @orienteeringswanseabay Coaching Day on Saturday 8 November 2025.
Entries will close on Tuesday 21 October 2025: buff.ly/CbSHwqP
Entries will close on Tuesday 21 October 2025: buff.ly/CbSHwqP
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A reminder that you still have time to pre-enter the @orienteeringswanseabay Coaching Day on Saturday 8 November 2025.
Entries will close on Tuesday 21 October 2025: buff.ly/CbSHwqP
Entries will close on Tuesday 21 October 2025: buff.ly/CbSHwqP
We’re thrilled to unveil more about the Major Events Conference 2025, a must-attend event for clubs and organisers involved in staging major events.
- Tuesday 21 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 28 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Register online today: buff.ly/RsgNjhp
- Tuesday 21 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 28 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Register online today: buff.ly/RsgNjhp
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re thrilled to unveil more about the Major Events Conference 2025, a must-attend event for clubs and organisers involved in staging major events.
- Tuesday 21 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 28 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Register online today: buff.ly/RsgNjhp
- Tuesday 21 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 28 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Register online today: buff.ly/RsgNjhp
The JEC 2025 Roundup is now live!
Relive the action from the competition in our news story.
Images and copy: Mairi Eades
www.britishorienteering.org.uk/news/6685/je...
Relive the action from the competition in our news story.
Images and copy: Mairi Eades
www.britishorienteering.org.uk/news/6685/je...
October 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The JEC 2025 Roundup is now live!
Relive the action from the competition in our news story.
Images and copy: Mairi Eades
www.britishorienteering.org.uk/news/6685/je...
Relive the action from the competition in our news story.
Images and copy: Mairi Eades
www.britishorienteering.org.uk/news/6685/je...
🥁We are delighted to announce that entries for the British Orienteering Championships 2026...are open! 🗓️
buff.ly/SE8Vkw2
Check out the new website and make sure you enter by Sunday 30 November 2025.
Further details relating to the British Relay Championships 2026 will follow in due course.
buff.ly/SE8Vkw2
Check out the new website and make sure you enter by Sunday 30 November 2025.
Further details relating to the British Relay Championships 2026 will follow in due course.
October 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🥁We are delighted to announce that entries for the British Orienteering Championships 2026...are open! 🗓️
buff.ly/SE8Vkw2
Check out the new website and make sure you enter by Sunday 30 November 2025.
Further details relating to the British Relay Championships 2026 will follow in due course.
buff.ly/SE8Vkw2
Check out the new website and make sure you enter by Sunday 30 November 2025.
Further details relating to the British Relay Championships 2026 will follow in due course.
🏅 Ensure your child's safety in sports.
Whether they're beginners or aiming for the podium, your support is vital.
✅ Participate in Xplorer events, virtual courses, or local club events
✅ Encourage junior programs
✅ Be their biggest cheerleader!
For more tips: buff.ly/lHfHzES
Whether they're beginners or aiming for the podium, your support is vital.
✅ Participate in Xplorer events, virtual courses, or local club events
✅ Encourage junior programs
✅ Be their biggest cheerleader!
For more tips: buff.ly/lHfHzES
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🏅 Ensure your child's safety in sports.
Whether they're beginners or aiming for the podium, your support is vital.
✅ Participate in Xplorer events, virtual courses, or local club events
✅ Encourage junior programs
✅ Be their biggest cheerleader!
For more tips: buff.ly/lHfHzES
Whether they're beginners or aiming for the podium, your support is vital.
✅ Participate in Xplorer events, virtual courses, or local club events
✅ Encourage junior programs
✅ Be their biggest cheerleader!
For more tips: buff.ly/lHfHzES
We're excited to relaunch our Young Leader Award! 🌟
🗺️ This course equips instructors with orienteering basics to teach children aged 8-18. 🦺 Ensure fun and safe activities at enclosed locations, and support school and local events like School Games, Scouts, and Cadet activities🏫
buff.ly/noT4IXz
🗺️ This course equips instructors with orienteering basics to teach children aged 8-18. 🦺 Ensure fun and safe activities at enclosed locations, and support school and local events like School Games, Scouts, and Cadet activities🏫
buff.ly/noT4IXz
October 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We're excited to relaunch our Young Leader Award! 🌟
🗺️ This course equips instructors with orienteering basics to teach children aged 8-18. 🦺 Ensure fun and safe activities at enclosed locations, and support school and local events like School Games, Scouts, and Cadet activities🏫
buff.ly/noT4IXz
🗺️ This course equips instructors with orienteering basics to teach children aged 8-18. 🦺 Ensure fun and safe activities at enclosed locations, and support school and local events like School Games, Scouts, and Cadet activities🏫
buff.ly/noT4IXz
We are pleased to announce that the NEW Orienteering Instructor Qualification is now available.
This course is aimed at:
👩🏫Teachers
🙋♂️ Uniformed youth organisation leaders
🌲 Outdoor activity instructors
Full details about the new qualification are available here: buff.ly/Ieb9oSE
This course is aimed at:
👩🏫Teachers
🙋♂️ Uniformed youth organisation leaders
🌲 Outdoor activity instructors
Full details about the new qualification are available here: buff.ly/Ieb9oSE
October 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We are pleased to announce that the NEW Orienteering Instructor Qualification is now available.
This course is aimed at:
👩🏫Teachers
🙋♂️ Uniformed youth organisation leaders
🌲 Outdoor activity instructors
Full details about the new qualification are available here: buff.ly/Ieb9oSE
This course is aimed at:
👩🏫Teachers
🙋♂️ Uniformed youth organisation leaders
🌲 Outdoor activity instructors
Full details about the new qualification are available here: buff.ly/Ieb9oSE
⏰SAVE THE DATE🗓️
The 2026 Development Conference dates have been set! From 12 January – 13 February 2026.
More details to follow in next month's membership newsletter, but make sure to mark your calendars!
buff.ly/t07rNCV
The 2026 Development Conference dates have been set! From 12 January – 13 February 2026.
More details to follow in next month's membership newsletter, but make sure to mark your calendars!
buff.ly/t07rNCV
September 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
⏰SAVE THE DATE🗓️
The 2026 Development Conference dates have been set! From 12 January – 13 February 2026.
More details to follow in next month's membership newsletter, but make sure to mark your calendars!
buff.ly/t07rNCV
The 2026 Development Conference dates have been set! From 12 January – 13 February 2026.
More details to follow in next month's membership newsletter, but make sure to mark your calendars!
buff.ly/t07rNCV