Changes to World Ranking in TrailO with new PreO Sprint format
The new PreO Sprint format is the equivalent of a “middle distance” orienteering event. PreO Sprint is a fast format with a focus on accurate decisions. Course length and decision times are much shorter than a classic Pr...
New procedure for P class eligibility in TrailO
Competitors who have a permanent disability that significantly reduces their ability to participate in orienteering events are eligible to be entered for the P class in Trail orienteering. Three impairment types will be ...
Future hosts for WTOC, SAOC and NAOC appointed
At its latest meeting, the IOF Council appointed a number of hosts for upcoming international and regional championships. USA was appointed to host the World Trail Orienteering Championships 2027 with the preliminary dat...
“Doing the right and just thing” – Q&A with Ethics Panel Chairperson Bob Dredge
IOF Ethics Panel Chairperson since 2018, Bob Dredge was interviewed by the Swiss Orienteering Magazine for its first issue in 2025 about the work of the panel. We have been given permission to bring the Q&A interview...
Climate Transition Action Plan published
IOF’s Environment and Sustainability Commission has published the “Climate Transition Action Plan to Net Zero.” The plan was approved and adopted by the IOF Council during its meetings in January. The p...