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The IOF
The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) is the international governing body of the sport of orienteering. The IOF governs four orienteering disciplines: foot orienteering, mountain bike orienteering, ski orienteering, and trail orienteering. The IOF was founded in 1961 and recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1977.
Membership
The IOF is made up of the national orienteering federations that have been admitted to membership. Only one legally constituted orienteering organisation from any one country, defined as an independent member of the IOC, may be admitted as a member.
At the moment, the IOF has 73 member countries.
The IOF may provide for provisional membership of a national organisation when first admitted to membership. A provisional member may retain that status for two Congress periods during which time the provisional member must, in the view of the IOF Council, have actively developed the sport of orienteering in that country.
Statutory institutions
The statutory institutions of the IOF are:
* The General Assembly
* The Council
* The Secretariat
* The Presidents’ Conference
The aims of the IOF
The aims of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) are to spread the sport of orienteering, to promote its development and to create and maintain an attractive world event programme.
Our vision
Our vision is that orienteering is recognised as a truly global sport, attractive to all, having presence and credibility on the world sporting stage; included in the Olympic Summer and Winter Games.
The fundamental values of orienteering
Orienteering is at one with nature.
Orienteering is respectful of the natural environment.
It promotes environmental good practice.
Orienteering is mentally and physically challenging.
It advocates and supports a healthy lifestyle; an active mind and body.
Orienteering is characterised by the spirit of adventure.
Through the challenges of navigation, orienteering develops
self-confidence, independence and life skills.
It is a lifelong sport, enhancing the quality of life.
Orienteering is gender neutral.
Orienteering promotes the inclusion of women and men equally.
Success is equally recognised.
Orienteering is committed to being a drug free sport
and supports the WADA motto play true.
Orienteering is characterised by the spirit of friendship
and is committed to the notion of fair play.
It is expected that all persons taking part in an orienteering event
shall behave with fairness and honesty.
| IOF Strategic Directions 2006-2012 |
| IOF Activity Plan 2010-12 |
