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 December Map of the Month
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The Youth Mapping Program December Map of the Month feature is Sprague Woods School Forest in…2025 WOC & JWOC Team Trials Announced
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The National Team Executive Steering Committee is pleased to announce that the…November OUSA Forum: Sprints!
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Please join us this Tuesday, November 26th, for a presentation and discussion…2024 OUSA Nationals Event Recap
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October 11-13, 2024 Host: Delaware Valley Orienteering Club (DVOA) Venues: Nay Aug…US Ski-Orienteering Team Selected
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The US Ski-Orienteering Team’s Executive Steering Committee is pleased to announce that…US Youth Ski-Orienteering Team Selected for 2025 European Championships in Finland
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The US Ski-Orienteering Executive Steering Committee is pleased to announce that the…OUSA Welcomes New Communications Manager
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Orienteering USA is pleased to announce that Cristina Luis is stepping into…2024 Silva Award Winner: Clinton Morse
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Clinton Morse is posthumously awarded the 2024 Silva Award for his decades…Ski-O Team Call and News
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New ESC SKI-O Executive Steering Committee was elected by team athletes at the…North American Championships 2024
The 2024 North American Championships (NAOC) will be held in eastern Canada from August 6-11, 2024. The Championships are being held as part of the Canadian Orienteering Festival which will begin with the 3-Day Canadian Orienteering Championships near Toronto August 3rd-4th.
Events will then move to the Kingston area for NAOC/COC Sprint, NAOC Relay and NAOC Knock-Out Sprint events before finishing up in Ottawa for the final NAOC forest races in Middle and Long disciplines.