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.
2026 U.S. WOC Team Selection Criteria Published
The 2026 World Orienteering Championships (WOC) will be hosted in Genoa, Italy, …
MNOC 50th Anniversary Weekend
April 25-26, 2026 Organizer: Minnesota Orienteering Club (MNOC) Saturday: Recreational courses at…
46th Annual West Point NRE Event Recap
April 18-19, 2026 Organizer: US Military Academy Orienteering Club (USMAOC) Saturday venue:…
Junior Nationals and Flying Pig XXVIII Event Recap
April 10-12, 2026 This year's edition of the Flying Pig orienteering weekend…
OUSA Welcomes New National Team Members
The US National Orientering Team welcomes new members following their selection to…
YMP April Map of the Month
The Youth Mapping Program April Map of the Month is The Orchard School in Indianapolis, IN.…
Announcing the 2026 EYOC Team!
Orienteering USA is pleased to announce the team to represent the US…
April O Forum: Orienteering Basemap Creation
The April O Forum will take place on Thursday, April 16th at…
Announcing the 2026 US Teams to JWOC and WUOC
The combined WUOC/JWOC 20026 Selection Committee – Jon Torrance (Chair), Ali Crocker,…
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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