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New electronic punching system for UK Trail Orienteering
We are pleased to award funding to British Orienteering to purchase a Trail Orienteering Electronic (TOE) punching system, enabling the UK to deliver modern, high‑quality TrailO events and support athlete development at all levels.
New Club Development Officer for Fermanagh Orienteers
We are pleased to award funding to Fermanagh Orienteers (FERMO) to establish a new Club Development Officer (CDO) role, supporting the club’s ambition to grow participation and strengthen its future across Fermanagh and Omagh.
WCOC Club Development Officer second year support
We are pleased to award further funding to West Cumberland Orienteering Club (WCOC) to continue its Club Development Officer (CDO) role into 2026, following a successful first year that delivered strong growth in participation and membership among younger adult orienteers.
Orienteering Christmas Decorations!
Bespoke artwork inspired by wintry woodland and moorland orienteering scenes, laser cut into plywood and hand-finished with a hanging ribbon. 25% of all profits go to the Orienteering Foundation.
South Wales Coaching Day 2025 report
Kerina Lake reports on the highly successful Orienteering Foundation coaching day hosted by Swansea Bay Orienteering Club (SBOC) on 8th November 2025 at Merthyr Mawr.
LVO Running Wild: Building Family Engagement and Junior Success
The “Running Wild” initiative, supported by an Orienteering Foundation grant to Lagan Valley Orienteers (LVO), has transformed junior and family participation in Northern Ireland orienteering. Over its first year, the project has delivered impressive membership growth, deeper family involvement, and a pipeline of juniors progressing to competitive levels.
Lakes Coaching Day 2025 report
A focused group of orienteers gathered at Black Beck on 1st November for a day of technical training supported by the Orienteering Foundation. Despite lower attendance than in previous years, participants made the most of the detailed terrain and expert coaching, with many applying their new skills at LOC’s Cumbrian Galoppen event the following day.
Bath University Mountaineering Club grant to attend British Orienteering Championships
The Orienteering Foundation has awarded a grant to Bath University Mountaineering Club (BUMC) to support their participation in the 2026 British Orienteering Championships in South Wales, enabling more students to experience high-level competition and develop their skills.