Summer 2025 Newsletter

Orienteering News from across Alberta

AOA News and Events Be part of the Canadian Orienteering Festival in Alberta! August 15-24, 2025   Join us for the Canadian Orienteering Festival or Skill Development Camp in August! It is not too late to register for the COF 2025! We invite everyone—beginners, seasoned orienteers, families, and friends—to join us for an unforgettable adventure and connect with the orienteering community. Whether you want to compete, discover the sport, or help out behind the scenes, we welcome both participants and volunteers. Your enthusiasm, energy, and support are what make this event possible—come be part of the excitement! You can find all the details of the events, fun socials, and camping options on the website. Registration closes August 8th. Sign up here Interested in volunteering? Sign up here   Celebrating Our Athletes    We’re incredibly proud of our athletes who have represented us on the world stage this season! Special congratulations to Gavan Winn and Grace Mahoney from FWOC on making their debuts at the Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC)!  The Senior Team Canada athletes have achieved outstanding results at the World Orienteering Championships (WOC), with impressive performances in both the individual event (Vegard placing 16th in the Long distance) and the Team Relay, where Canada finished 11th! Let’s continue celebrating and supporting our young orienteers as they reach new heights!  TEAM RELAY AT WOC 2025 SUPPORT THE TEAM CANADA ATHLETES We're seeking donations for our annual silent auction at the Canadian Orienteering Festival banquet on Saturday, August 23rd. Ideal items include crafts, art, food, or orienteering supplies, outdoorsy items. Drop off any donations at any WCOC/COC event registration desk, or contact us to arrange pickup if you’re unable to attend. All proceeds support Team Canada’s athletes through coaching and training at home and internationally. Learn more: orienteering.ca/posts/auctions2025 Thank you for your support!  Clubs and Programs There are plenty of opportunities to get out and have fun at our local Wednesday evening orienteering events! Both Calgary’s FWOC and Edmonton’s EOOC host club events every Wednesday night, with Red Deer planning to offer even more this fall. Did you know that all the club events are organized by volunteers? It’s amazing—so come out, enjoy the adventure, and be sure to compliment their hard work! Fall Kids & Youth Programs  Explore our featured programs SOGO Adventure Running - Calgary and Bragg Creek Kids Run Wild- Edmonton and area Red Deer Outreach   Orienteering in the News! We're excited to share that Kids Run Wild Program Director, Dorothy has a new article featured in Outdoor Play Magazine! Her piece, “Orienteering for Life – From Young Explorers to Life-long Athletes,” introduces readers to the sport of orienteering—what it is, how it works, and why it's such a rewarding activity for all ages. Check out the magazine cover and the first page of the article. Copyright ©  AOA.  All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Alberta Orienteering Association Box 1576 Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1B5 Canada Do you want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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