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.
News
- It’s OUSA Club recharter time!If you are an officer of an OUSA member club, keep reading! Orienteering USA club charters run on a calendar-year basis and… Read more: It’s OUSA Club recharter time!
- January Forum: OUSA Coaching ProgramOUSA’s next O-Forum will be held January 14th at 8:30pm ET and will discuss the evolution of the Hybrid Level 1+ Coaching Certification Course and… Read more: January Forum: OUSA Coaching Program
- Red Rock Canyon Classic NRE Event RecapDec 15, 2024 The final NRE of the year took place in the desert northeast of Los Angeles, at the site of… Read more: Red Rock Canyon Classic NRE Event Recap
- National Team applications now open!Each year, the National Team represents the United States at international orienteering events around the world. From World Cup races to the… Read more: National Team applications now open!
- OUSA Events CalendarsStay up to date with Orienteering USA events, forums, and deadlines by subscribing to the OUSA Events Calendar! Don’t miss out on… Read more: OUSA Events Calendars
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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.
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