Newcomer Retention Group launched
We are pleased to announce we have now established the Newcome Retention Group, held our first virtual meeting, and are actively seeking further input.
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Isle of Arran orienteering project
We are pleased to be contributing towards an orienteering initiative on the Isle of Arran!
Ian Gamlen ambassador
We are delighted to welcome Ian Gamlen as Ambassadors for the Orienteering Foundation in the West Midlands
Steve Cram Elected as British Orienteering President
British Orienteering were pleased to announce Steve Cram CBE as British Orienteering's fifth President.
Aspiring Elites
British Orienteering and The Orienteering Foundation launch new initiative
We are delighted to announce that we are providing funding of £3,000 per year for the next 3 years to help facilitate the provision of additional support to young senior elites.
Newcomer Retention Project
The Orienteering Foundation is sponsoring a review of what we've termed “orienteering newcomer retention”. We believe this area is important for increasing participation yet it has not, as far as we know, been well studied to understand it and how retention can be improved. We are seeking some volunteers to help with the study - read on if you are interested...
BOC / BRC refunds raise over £6000 for JROS
Entrants to the cancelled British Championships weekend have generously donated more than £6000 in refunds to the Junior Regional Orienteering Squads (JROS) via the Orienteering Foundation.
What will you do in 2021?
Are you thinking of a personal challenge in 2021? Why not do it as a fundraiser for the Orienteering Foundation!