Orienteering is the sport of navigation—often held in unfamiliar terrain—using a map and compass.
It's easy to learn and a fun way to exercise your body and mind as you enjoy the outdoors.
It's a sport for everyone and beginners are always welcome.
YMP November Map of the Month
The Youth Mapping Program November Map of the Month is Gold Trail School in Cold Springs,…
Introductory mapping training opportunity
There are a handful of spaces available for a series of three…
WCOC Brooksvale Park NRE Event Recap
Oct 26, 2026 Host: Western Connecticut Orienteering Club (WCOC) Venue: Brooksvale Park,…
HVO Mountain Lakes One Day Event Recap
Oct 25, 2026 Host: Hudson Valley Orienteering (HVO) Venue: Sal J. Prezioso…
The US Ski Orienteering Team Starts Program Accelerate 2033 and a fundraiser as the first step!
Coach Carl Fey, Euell Browne, Erik Fey, Liam Browne, and Mark Fey…
US Ski Orienteering Team to the 2026 World SkiO Champs Selected
Orienteering USA is pleased to announce that the US Ski Orienteering TeamExecutive…
US Teams to 2026 Junior World and European Youth Ski Orienteering Championships Announced
Orienteering USA is pleased to announce the teams to represent the US…
YMP October Map of the Month
The Youth Mapping Program October Map of the Month is Forest Ridge School of the…
2025 Nationals Event Recap
October 11-13, 2025 US Orienteers were treated to three days of high-quality…
North American Championships 2026
The 2026 North American Championships (NAOC) will be held in southern Arizona from December 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027. The final schedule and list of venues is being finalized. Stay tuned for more information!
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