Each year the national team is selected to represent the United States at international orienteering events around the world. These athletes compete in numerous high-level international competitions including the World Cup, World Orienteering Championships and more. Athletes apply to be part of the national team on an annual basis. Applications are due at the end of December each year with the team being decided in January.
Athletes selected to compete for the US are grouped into three squads: Elite, Performance & Junior. On occasion additional athletes will earn a spot on on the National Team mid-season by qualifying for a specific international championship via team trials or petition process.
2026 Major International Competitions
- June 29 – July 4, 2026 – JWOC 2026, Karlskrona, Sweden
- July 6-11, 2026 – WOC 2026, Genova, Italy
- July 28 – August 1, 2026 – WUOC 2026, Vila Real, Portugal
Selection criteria for National Team and major events:
- 2026 National Team Selection Application Due January 5, 2026
- 2026 National Team Selection Criteria
- JWOC 2026 Selection Criteria
- WUOC 2026 Selection Criteria
- WOC 2026 Selection Criteria TBD
The 2026 US National Team
Home: Bethel, Connecticut (temp. Adelaide, South Australia)
Occupation: Coach
Club: WCOC / Southern Arrows (Australia)
Home: Bremgarten, Switzerland
Occupation: Student
Club: Bussola OK, (Switzerland)
Elite Squad — athletes who consistently produce top-level U.S. results in F21/M21.
Performance Squad — athletes who frequently produce strong U.S. results in F21/M21, at or near the level of the Elite Team.
Junior Squad — younger athletes who have demonstrated potential to reach Performance/Elite level with further training and experience.
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