East Anglian Orienteering Association

As a regional association, we aim to hold an East Anglian Schools Championship every year. The clubs in the region take turns to host the event, so the location will vary according to the host club, but generally at the same time of year - late September or October. The championship is open to any school in the East Anglian region, and prizes are awarded to the best individual (or in some cases pair) performances in different school year bands, as well as a trophy handed to the winning school. Below you can find reports from recent Championships. Read the rules of the competition.

Some clubs in the region have their own programmes for schools participation. The largest of these is the Essex and Sussex Schools Orienteering League (ESSOL). Despite the name, school-age members of any of the clubs in the region can earn points for their schools in the annual league, and can have their individual performance at league events recognised by receiving certificates of attainment. ESSOL events are staged across Suffolk and Essex. Find out more about ESSOL.

WAOC's Park-O series, designed for beginners and families with school age children in the Cambridge area, includes an informal school competition.

Nationally, the British Schools Orienteering Association organises an annual national schools championship, and British Orienteering provides resources for schools.

New to school orienteering?

Should you wish to introduce orienteering on your school site, you will need to have your school mapped for orienteering. There are several mappers in the region who provide this service. There are also several coaches who provide coaching services to schools and trainers who provide staff training.

Contact your local club to be put in touch with someone local or consult the list of freelance mappers on the British Orienteering website. These services are normally charged for.