Leicestershire Orienteering Club

Entries close this week for the British Night Championships 2026!

Find out all you need to know about securing your place at the event via the official website: www.britishnightchamps.org.uk/

#britishnightchamps2026 #britishorienteering #orienteeringchampionships #nightorienteering

Still not had a chance to renew your membership with us for this year?

Membership renewals are live! Renew with us today to ensure that you continue to keep receiving some amazing benefits.

Learn more and renew today: www.britishorienteering.org.uk/renew_member...

⭐Tis the season to renew your membership! ⭐

If you haven't yet renewed, you will need to do so to continue to access exclusive offers and discounts, our club and membership toolkit, and much more! tinyurl.com/3wdv2zmm

Renew your membership with us today: tinyurl.com/yz67ckbm

The entries are now open to LOG's Fight The Night series.
Each event comprises of a single 45 minute score race, with a mass start at 7 pm.
This series is suitable for beginners!😃
ℹ️See LOG's website for further info www.logonline.org.uk/wp/events-calendar/fightthenight2025/

Keen to stay up to date with your eLearning over the holidays?

Explore our library of courses online which you can complete at your own convenience.

Be prepared ahead of the New Year and enrol today: www.britishorienteering.org.uk/elearning

Thinking of running introductory orienteering sessions at your outdoor centres or schools?

Our new Orienteering Instructor Qualification can help!

Learn to plan sessions, ensure safety, organise competitions, and more.

Get involved here: buff.ly/F34Ls9O

🏅 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

⏰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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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.

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

Only 1 week to go! 🌞

💚SAT 12th July: The Meadows, Nottingham
💜SUN 13th July: Lincoln cret.logonline.org.uk
The final details are now available on our website
-The late entries for Lincoln are still open, subject to a surcharge. Enter by Sunday 06th July to guarantee a map

Just a quick reminder that entries for the Lincoln City Race -CRET close this Sunday 29th June.
Late entries after 29th June will be available, subject to map availability, with a £2 surcharge. No entry on the day.
Enter: www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el...
#orienteering #cityraceeurotour #lincoln

🤔Thinking of joining British Orienteering?

We have you covered!

New members who have not been members of British Orienteering in any of the previous four calendar years can now take advantage of our part-year membership offer!🏃‍♀️🗺️

Get involved today!

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👟👕Mountain Warehouse is a company specializing in outdoor equipment and clothing, dedicated to helping individuals enjoy getting active and the great outdoors!

Throughout June, they'll be offering BOF Members 20% off all their products!
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Enjoy!🛍️

🎉Let's celebrate 41 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK!🎉

Join us in honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our orienteering community stronger every day.

Who's inspired you through their volunteering this year in orienteering? Drop a comment below to let us know!

Results from last nights summer league event are now live on our website www.leioc.org.uk/wordpress/le...

Summer Half-term is just around the corner, and if you are a parent struggling to make final plans or just fancy doing something different with your friends, come and check out orienteering!

Read our latest blog for more information: buff.ly/PkadCB1

Good luck to everyone competing at the British Orienteering Championships 2025 today and tomorrow!👉☘️

We hope you enjoy the event that the NWOA has worked hard to put on for you all!

Don't forget to tag us in your posts over the weekend - we cannot wait to see you all in action!

After receiving some feedback, we have developed a guide on the three main event systems used for orienteering events.

You can access the new guide via our Club & Membership Toolkit: buff.ly/o2fKAqG

Airienteers are hiring a part-time Club Development Lead to engage young adults and families in orienteering and promote the club through social media and local group contacts.

Applications are due by 1 June 2025. buff.ly/yYCPZ3R

Another exciting opportunity has presented itself for an influential and knowledgeable individual to act as Chair of the Event Officials Group.

To learn more about this position, visit our website to view the job description: buff.ly/faGuhx2

⌛ Deadline to express an interest: Weds 23 April 2025.

Congratulations to all our winners from last nights club presentation dinner. A special thanks to Rachel from Create the Scene Event Decor for the wonderful decorations and to Scraptoft Golf Club for hosting our annual awards dinner.
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🌻 Happy Mother's Day to all orienteering mums! 🌻💫

Many members join our sport through their family, and with the clocks moving forward today, now's the perfect time to enjoy longer days by getting your family into orienteering.

Learn more on our website: buff.ly/vqN5dx8

Check out our new FB profile for Xplorer!

Xplorer is a fun navigation challenge perfect for families, held in local parks with support from local councils.

Like and follow us for updates and ways to get involved!

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Entries are now open for the the first two of our Summer League events. thestartkite.uk/lei/ @britorienteering.bsky.social

Entries for JK 2025 are closing on Friday 28 March.

That means that the countdown to the UK's biggest Orienteering Festival commences, and we are just over a month away!

Secure your spot today: www.britishorienteering.org.uk/news/6576/en...

📷 Rob Lines and Wendy Carlyle.

Take on Steep Hill named on of Englands best streets in our Lincoln Euro City Race !

Please head to - www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?el... and sign up now!

More information at
www.logonline.org.uk

#CRET #NoOrdinaryRun #ElevateYourFitness

Excited to announce that our Lincoln Euro City Tour Race entries are now open!

Please head to - sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid… and sign up now.

More information at logonline.org.uk

#CRET #NoOrdinaryRun #ElevateYourFitness

There is still time to grab an entry for next weeks East Midland Championships - thestartkite.uk/lei/emc2025....

The latest edition of LEI News has just arrived from the printers! Find out what members of the club have been up from the RM chronicles to our juniors at Lagganllia.