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.

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Silva O’ Camp 2025 Recap

Posted on AnnouncementsThis July, three YDP athletes attended Silva O’ Camp, an IOF-endorsed orienteering…

Revere’s Crossing Urban Middle NRE

Posted on AnnouncementsAugust 31, 2025 Host: Navigation Games Venue: Boston, MA Boston-area orienteers were…

Mount Hood Forest 2-Day Event Recap

Posted on AnnouncementsAug 31-Sep 1, 2025 Hosts: Mount Hood Orienteering and Columbia River Orienteering…

World Masters Champs 2025 Event Recap

Posted on AnnouncementsAug 8-15, 2025 Sharon Crawford and Peter Gagarin with their bronze medals…

August Forum

Posted on AnnouncementsThe August forum will take place on Wednesday, August 27th at 8:30pm…

US Ski-O Team seeking applications for 2026!

Posted on AnnouncementsThe IOF Ski-O schedule for the winter of 2026 is out now!…

YMP August Map of the Month

Posted on AnnouncementsThe Youth Mapping Program August Map of the Month is of Black Hills State University in…

2025 European Youth Orienteering Championships Recap

Posted on AnnouncementsThe 2025 European Youth Orienteering Championships (EYOC) took place 17-20 July, 2025…

YMP July Map of the Month

Posted on AnnouncementsThe Youth Mapping Program July Map of the Month is Abington Friends School in Jenkintown, PA.…
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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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