IOF

12.11.2025 “Beat the Heat” guides athletes in competing in hot weather
With the prospect of increasingly warmer weather in the coming years and thus also orienteering competitions taking place in hot conditions, there is reason to prepare as best as possible. In September, the IOF introduced an interim Heat Policy – ​​find it here – which contains guidelines to ensure that competitions are not held in […]

10.11.2025 IOF highest-scoring federation in international governance review
The International Orienteering Federation achieved the highest score among 29 international sports federations in a review of the federations’ governance, which was released in connection with the International Federation Forum in Switzerland at the end of October. The review was conducted by the sports governance consultancy “I Trust Sport” among participating federations under the Association […]

05.11.2025 Independent Investigation Panel begins its work
The independent investigation panel that was appointed by the IOF Council following the tragic death of Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis has now begun its work. The panel is tasked to investigate and assess the Middle distance competition at the World Games in Chengdu, China in August 2025. It consists of Leanne O’Leary (chairperson), Mats Börjesson […]

03.11.2025 Join the FootO Event Adviser’s Clinic in Türkiye from 21-22 February 2026
IOF’s Foot Orienteering Commission and Rules Commission are organising an Event Adviser’s Clinic in Ankara, Türkiye from 21-22 February 2026. The Event Advisers’ Clinic is organised for the education and recruitment of new IOF licensed Foot Orienteering Event Advisers. National orienteering federations are asked to identify and enter suitable candidates. Attendance at a clinic such […]

30.10.2025 New Ski Orienteering Rules and World Cup Special Rules for 2025-2026 season
A new set of rules, prepared by Ski Orienteering Commission and Rules commission, has been published. All Ski Orienteering Rules are published here. New versions that are published: IOF Ski Orienteering Rules nov 2025 v1.3 – Ski Orienteering Competition rules. SkiO WCup Special Rules 2026 – Special Rules for the setup of World Cup season […]

30.10.2025 IOF formalises partnership with the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf
The IOF has taken an important step towards strengthening inclusivity and cooperation in international sport by formalising a partnership with the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD). The partnership is established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two organisations. Orienteering has long been a popular sport within the deaf community. […]

29.10.2025 IOF and CISM renew partnership in Lausanne
In a spirit of renewed collaboration and shared vision, the International Military Sports Council (CISM) and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) officially signed a new Memorandum of Understanding today, October 27, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. The signing ceremony took place on the opening day of the International Federation (IF) Forum 2025, which […]

14.10.2025 Podcast: The 2025 season with Max Peter Bejmer, Cécile Calandry and Jonas Merz
The 2025 international orienteering season took us to Sweden, Finland, Belgium and Switzerland and provided a lot of great and memorable moments. Together with IOF TV Expert Commentator Jonas Merz we look back on the season and look forward to the next one. There are also interviews with Overall World Cup winner Max Peter Bejmer […]

07.10.2025 Finland ends TrailO season on a high
Finnish Trail Orienteer Pinja Mäkinen became European Cup champion, and her team won too in the end-of-season Nordic Match held last weekend in southern Norway. Closely contested TempO and PreO competitions ended with Finland defeating closest challengers Sweden by 13 points. Twelve stages at six different venues – Hungary, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Finland, and this […]

05.10.2025 Open Meeting: Technology in Orienteering on 9 November 2025
The IT Commission invites to an open meeting on the use of technology in orienteering.   The meeting will take place online on 9 November 19.00-21.00 CET (UTC +1). The format will be short presentations on different topics related to technology.  The focus will be on the technology related considerations and challenges that face developers of […]