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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.

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Entries close this week for the British Night Championships 2026!

Find out all you need to know about securing your place at the event via the official website: www.britishnightchamps.org.uk/

#britishnightchamps2026 #britishorienteering #orienteeringchampionships #nightorienteering

19.01.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still not had a chance to renew your membership with us for this year?

Membership renewals are live! Renew with us today to ensure that you continue to keep receiving some amazing benefits.

Learn more and renew today: www.britishorienteering.org.uk/renew_member...

08.01.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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News This is anΒ outcome-orientatedΒ role, focused squarely on delivering high quality training over at least 6 weekends a year and the organisation of Scottish Team attendance at SHIs.Β  We would welcome any innovative ideas for delivery of the training

Scottish Orienteering are seeking to recruit a Coordinator for the Scottish Elite and Development Squad (SEDS)

Applications will remain open until 15 January 2026. Please visit our website for further details.

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05.01.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐Tis the season to renew your membership! ⭐

If you haven't yet renewed, you will need to do so to continue to access exclusive offers and discounts, our club and membership toolkit, and much more! tinyurl.com/3wdv2zmm

Renew your membership with us today: tinyurl.com/yz67ckbm

01.01.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ„Merry Christmas to all of our members and followers! πŸŽ…

Thank you to everyone who has supported British Orienteering this year.

As we countdown to 2026, what have been your personal or club highlights? Drop us a comment below! πŸ‘‡

25.12.2025 08:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Keen to stay up to date with your eLearning over the holidays?

Explore our library of courses online which you can complete at your own convenience.

Be prepared ahead of the New Year and enrol today: www.britishorienteering.org.uk/elearning

18.12.2025 10:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It takes courage and resilience as individuals to speak out.πŸ’ͺ

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

20.11.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ 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

18.11.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust - Preventing Stalking and Harassment in Sport - Safeguarding Matters - Ann Craft Trust The Suzy Lamplugh TrustΒ runsΒ The National Stalking Helpline, a free service offering advice for victims of stalking. They also runΒ free Bystander TrainingΒ sessions for all kinds of organisations.…

⚠️Preventing stalking and harassment in sport 🚫

πŸŽ™οΈIn this podcast featuring Jodi and Catherine from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, they discuss how stalking and harassment can take place, with particular emphasis on sport settings.

18.11.2025 10:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.11.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’» 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

11.11.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🏫 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. 🌟

πŸ‘‰ Discover more about orienteering, how to understand map symbols, set up activities, and organise competitions! 🧭

buff.ly/HFqMrqD

05.11.2025 10:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

03.11.2025 10:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

01.11.2025 13:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Renewal season has officially begun!

Renew with us today another year of perks, access, and community πŸ‘‰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!

01.11.2025 07:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟Membership renewals go live at midnight! 🌟⏲️

πŸƒβ™€οΈGet ready to renew your membership with us for next year! πŸƒβ™€οΈ

31.10.2025 10:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.10.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

27.10.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Major Events Conference 2 is next week!

Topics include:

🟠Challenges of Multi-Level Orienteering
πŸ”΄Safety Update
🟒Course Planning from an Elite Perspective (with two GB athletes!)
πŸ”΅'Best Practice' document and Event Officials Group re-establishment.

Sign up here: buff.ly/UM1FNM1

22.10.2025 13:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

22.10.2025 09:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Last chance to join the BUCS Orienteering Event Management Group!

The following positions are available:
β€’ Para Representative
β€’ Student Representative
β€’ Participation Representative

πŸ“ŒLearn more here➑️ buff.ly/P7E1nYf

πŸ•’Apply by 17:00 Friday 24th October 2025.

21.10.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 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

21.10.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸƒThere is still time to register for Major Events Conference 1!

⏲️Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 7pm.

πŸ™‹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 πŸ‘‰https://buff.ly/eNBcnJU

19.10.2025 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.10.2025 09:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

16.10.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.10.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

14.10.2025 09:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯We are delighted to announce that entries for the British Orienteering Championships 2026...are open! πŸ—“οΈ

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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.

07.10.2025 11:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ… Ensure your child's safety in sports.

Whether they're beginners or aiming for the podium, your support is vital.
βœ… Participate in Xplorer events, virtual courses, or local club events
βœ… Encourage junior programs
βœ… Be their biggest cheerleader!

For more tips: buff.ly/lHfHzES

06.10.2025 08:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to relaunch our Young Leader Award! 🌟

πŸ—ΊοΈ 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

03.10.2025 08:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0