Challenges for WOD

A crucial success factor has been the approach of the National Federations. Analysis found that where the National Federation made a focused effort to work with World Orienteering Day, for example by having a national WOD strategy, collaborating with schools and clubs, or promotion and communication of WOD through their own channels, participation numbers reflected … Continued

World Orienteering Day 2019 in figures

During 15th to 19th of May 2019 any orienteering event around the world could be registered as an WOD event. The result was amazing even this year: This years WOD figures have been collected, and the final number of participants landed at 398 712 participating in one of 2216 events organised in 85 different countries … Continued

WOD partners made it possible!

Without our seven event partners WOD had been very difficult to implement. All event partners are very much involved in orienteering and we are very happy to have the cooperation with them due it helps us to support many WOD organisers. Especially the cooperation with OCAD has made a huge different to get many new … Continued

Orienteering in new areas

During these four years WOD has been implemented in 106 countries or territories. It means there are more than 30 possible new members of IOF in the future. Schools, clubs and enthusiast all over the world made a fantastic contribution, and together managed to increase the numbers of participants. Following the idea “Be part of … Continued

World Orienteering Day 2020

It is time to start the work towards World Orienteering Day 2020. During 13-19 May 2020, any activity held can be registered as a World Orienteering Day event. IOF’s vision is that orienteering is the most attractive adventure-based sport for all ages. The mission is to promote the global growth of orienteering and develop competitive … Continued