IOF

21.11.2016 New rules for wearing GPS-watches at World Ranking Events
Many athletes are keen to wear their GPS watches at WRE and from January 2017, it will be allowed if nothing else is emphasized by the organiser.

18.11.2016 Coming up: World Military Orienteering Championships 2016
For the second time in five years, the World Military Orienteering Championships (WMOC) will take place in Brazil. From 19-22 November military personnel from 25 different countries compete in three distances; Middle, Long and Relay.

17.11.2016 New Competition Rules and Protocol Guide
The Competition rules for all four disciplines have been revised and updated. The IOF Protocol Guide has also been updated. See below for links to the new revisions and also summary of major changes. Foot Orienteering Competition Rules (Link) Significant changes to the previous printed version (January 2016). Rule paragraph references are to the new January 2017 […]

16.11.2016 Athlete of the month – October 2016
The IOF Athlete of the Month for October is Sabine Hauswirth! Read more about the life and challenges of this Halden Coolchick.

15.11.2016 Athlete Licence 2017
The Athlete licence system is updated for the 2017 season and is ready to be launched. There is an updated rules document (only minor changes), a new updated licence form and an updated management of the licences in IOF Eventor. The first event where an athlete licence will be needed is the World Ski Orienteering Championships […]

14.11.2016 High Level Event Seminar 2017 registration open
The full invitation and registration information for the High Level Event Seminar 2017 is now published.

11.11.2016 Support the global development of orienteering
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Do you want orienteering to grow in all parts of the world?
Get involved and support the global development of orienteering!

10.11.2016 Launch of MTBO injuries database
Injuries are an unavoidable element of all sports. To understand the risks associated with MTBO competitions and to improve safety as much as reasonable, a new database collects information about accidents.

08.11.2016 Seeking Members for IOF Commissions
Are you interested in environmental issues? Do you have a great interest in orienteering maps? The IOF Environment and Map Commissions are looking for new members.

07.11.2016 IOF FootO Commission Meeting 5-2016
The meeting minutes of the IOF FootO Commission meeting 5-2016 are now published and can be found here.