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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 11h

Have you registered your place for the next webinar in our Autumn Series?

Join us and presenter Barry Elkington from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club on Monday 10 Nov as he discusses how changes to rules have impacted on course planning.

Register your place on the webinar here: buff.ly/iVGJF6u

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 5d

Major Events Conference 2 is next week!

Topics include:

🟠Challenges of Multi-Level Orienteering
🔴Safety Update
🟢Course Planning from an Elite Perspective (with two GB athletes!)
🔵'Best Practice' document and Event Officials Group re-establishment.

Sign up here: buff.ly/UM1FNM1

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 5d

We are delighted to confirm that entries are now open for the British Night Championships 2026. Next year’s competition is proudly brought to you by Hertfordshire Orienteering on 7 February 2026.

Secure your place online via this link: buff.ly/JQe1dCf

More information: buff.ly/RLmPHUI

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 6d

📣Last chance to join the BUCS Orienteering Event Management Group!

The following positions are available:
• Para Representative
• Student Representative
• Participation Representative

📌Learn more here➡️ buff.ly/P7E1nYf

🕒Apply by 17:00 Friday 24th October 2025.

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Is your club in Suffolk, Norfolk, or Bedfordshire? 🚨

🌐 Join a FREE webinar on GDPR's impact on local clubs on Monday, 3 November 2025.

Two sessions available: 12:00-1:00 and 19:00-20:00.

Register here: buff.ly/Xg5hXLC

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 8d

🏃There is still time to register for Major Events Conference 1!

⏲️Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 7pm.

🙋A packed agenda and varied speakers.

Details on registration and session content is available via this link: buff.ly/BtYMXmj

Your quick link to register 👉https://buff.ly/eNBcnJU

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 10d

The British Long Distance Championships is now a World Ranking Event.

Enter before prices rise on 1 December 2025!

The British Relay Championships 2026 will be held at Margam Country Park. More details soon.

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 11d

A reminder that you still have time to pre-enter the @orienteeringswanseabay Coaching Day on Saturday 8 November 2025.

Entries will close on Tuesday 21 October 2025: buff.ly/CbSHwqP

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 12d

We’re thrilled to unveil more about the Major Events Conference 2025, a must-attend event for clubs and organisers involved in staging major events.

- Tuesday 21 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 28 October 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Register online today: buff.ly/RsgNjhp

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 13d

The JEC 2025 Roundup is now live!

Relive the action from the competition in our news story.

Images and copy: Mairi Eades

www.britishorienteering.org.uk/news/6685/je...

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 20d

🥁We are delighted to announce that entries for the British Orienteering Championships 2026...are open! 🗓️

buff.ly/SE8Vkw2

Check out the new website and make sure you enter by Sunday 30 November 2025.

Further details relating to the British Relay Championships 2026 will follow in due course.

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 21d

🏅 Ensure your child's safety in sports.

Whether they're beginners or aiming for the podium, your support is vital.
✅ Participate in Xplorer events, virtual courses, or local club events
✅ Encourage junior programs
✅ Be their biggest cheerleader!

For more tips: buff.ly/lHfHzES

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 24d

We're excited to relaunch our Young Leader Award! 🌟

🗺️ This course equips instructors with orienteering basics to teach children aged 8-18. 🦺 Ensure fun and safe activities at enclosed locations, and support school and local events like School Games, Scouts, and Cadet activities🏫

buff.ly/noT4IXz

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 26d

We are pleased to announce that the NEW Orienteering Instructor Qualification is now available.

This course is aimed at:

👩🏫Teachers
🙋♂️ Uniformed youth organisation leaders
🌲 Outdoor activity instructors

Full details about the new qualification are available here: buff.ly/Ieb9oSE

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 27d

⏰SAVE THE DATE🗓️

The 2026 Development Conference dates have been set! From 12 January – 13 February 2026.

More details to follow in next month's membership newsletter, but make sure to mark your calendars!

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · 28d

Get ahead of next year's membership and set up your direct debit with us today!

You have until Friday 17 Oct 2025 to fill out the form and return it to us, leaving you to focus on orienteering without the stress of having to renew in November.

Full details available online: buff.ly/9kcC7Aa

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 15

New Chair Rob Woods, and CEO Peter Brooke, will be at the London City Race this Saturday 20 September, and available to answer your questions and chat about all things orienteering.

You can find Rob and Peter near download from 13:00 onwards.

Entries are still open via SiEntries: buff.ly/qNm0cjP

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 15

🔸Session 2 of our autumn webinar series will focus on Course Planning in 2025.👇

📆Monday 10 November 2025, 7-8pm

Presented by Barry Elkington (OD), the webinar will cover:

♦️Recent changes to the rules
💡Ideas on best practice

buff.ly/nGZFoma

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 11

📣 Session 1 of our webinar series!↗️💻

📆⏲️Mon 13 October, 7–8:30pm

✅ Hear about our latest achievements
✅ Current initiatives
✅ Get inspired by our future vision

A long-time member, or just curious about what’s next? This is your chance to connect and learn more.

Register: buff.ly/k5pgg1d

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚲🗺️British Mountain Bike MTBO Orienteering Championships and World Masters Series🧭

The trophies have been polished, but who will be receiving them?

The closing date for entries is 18 Sept 2025.

Enter today!

buff.ly/lTyqJc5

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 9

British Orienteering has created a brand-new resource designed to help universities, university clubs, and BOF clubs showcase the many benefits of orienteering to both students and staff. 🏫👩🎓

The guide is now exclusively available to members within our Digital Content Hub: buff.ly/NM2hBiU%F0%9...

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎉 Join us as a family!🌳
Take advantage of our family membership for just £12.50 until the end of the year!

✅ Explore the great outdoors
✅ Discover fun, accessible routes
✅ Enjoy exclusive member perks
👉Also join your local club to get the most benefits from the sport

🙋♂️Sign up: buff.ly/0VRX0ft

British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are looking to expand the membership of our Safeguarding Case Management Group (CMG).

A description of the role and required experience is now available on our website: buff.ly/N7lNHWU

The deadline to apply is Friday 31 October 2025.

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 4

🗺️ 19 runners from Manchester & nearby clubs took on the epic M60 O-Ringen relay—12 MapRun legs around the M60 ring road, celebrating 60 years of MDOC! Over 110km of orienteering adventure, now a community tradition. Next relay: 6 July 2026.

Explore the route anytime via MapRun!

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British Orienteering @britorienteering.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're delighted that the first few sessions of our autumn webinar series are live!

🧭The Way Ahead: Updates & Ambitions in BOF
📆Mon 13 Oct 2025, 7-8:30pm

🙋Course Planning in 2025 – Rule Updates and Best Practices
📆Mon 10 Nov 2025, 7-8pm

Register your place online: buff.ly/Dn4wbrP

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