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

• EYOC 2025 Team Selection Criteria PublishedFebruary 24, 2025
  The 2025 European Youth Orienteering Championships (EYOC) will be hosted in Brno, Czechiafrom July 17 – July 20, 2025. Orienteering USA’s EYOC… Read more: EYOC 2025 Team Selection Criteria Published
• March Forum: Simple Event Management SoftwareFebruary 22, 2025
  The March O-Forum will be on Simple Event Management Software and will take place on Thursday, March 20th at 8:30 pm ET.… Read more: March Forum: Simple Event Management Software
• YMP February Map of the MonthFebruary 3, 2025
  The Youth Mapping Program February Map of the Month is Santiago High School in Corona, CA. The school’s AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)… Read more: YMP February Map of the Month
• Announcing the 2025 US National Orienteering TeamFebruary 2, 2025
  The Selection Committee (Peggy Dickison, Matt Smith, and Will Enger) is pleased to announce the 2025 US National Orienteering Team. The committee… Read more: Announcing the 2025 US National Orienteering Team
• 2025 OUSA Rules publishedFebruary 1, 2025
  The 2025 OUSA Rules document is now available in the OUSA Library. Note that sections A.35 and A.36 were combined, so any rule references in other documents… Read more: 2025 OUSA Rules published

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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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