Orienteering Associations & Organizations
Orienteering is basically a cross-country race in which individual competitors use a map and compass to guide them between consecutive routing points. Each point is marked by a flag and has an object for the participants to collect in order to prove they made it to that point. Rogaining is similar to orienteering, except is performed by teams. The modern versions of orienteering and rogaining originated in Sweden in 1918 and the sports were soon being practiced in Europe and North America, where today they are popular among athletes of all ages and both sexes. This section showcases orienteering organizations.
Canadian Orienteering Federation, Canada
Visit this Canadian Orienteering Federation web site to locate for news and other data on national events and links to a number of clubs.
Edith Cowan University, Australia: International Rogaining Federation
Become educated at this site about the International Rogaining Federation in Australia by means of data on its newsletter and competitions.
International Orienteering Federation
Browse over this site belonging to the International Orienteering Federation for data on rules and regulations and worldwide tournaments.
SportNet.com, Australia: Orienteering Federation of Australia
Find materials here on the Orienteering Federation of Australia as well as data on rules and regulations and links to many clubs' web sites.
United States Orienteering Federation
Check out this web site spotlighting the United States Orienteering Federation to find information and links on national clubs and events.