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Introduction to the IOF Statutory institutions International The statutory institutions of the IOF are: * The General Assembly * The Ethics Panel Federation * The Council * IOF Office * The Presidents’ Conference The International Orienteering The official federation seat is in Federation (IOF) is the governing body Karlstad, , and works with The aims of the IOF for the of Orienteering. The IOF developing and promoting the four The aims of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) are to governs four Orienteering disciplines: disciplines and its member federations. spread the sport of orienteering, to promote its development and to , Orienteering, create and maintain an attractive world event programme. Mountain Bike Orienteering and Trail The IOF is building its external Orienteering. communication through TV broadcasts of their major events at LIVEOrienteer- The vision The IOF was founded in 1961 and ing, the web page orienteering.org, The vision of the IOF is that orienteering shall be a truly global sport recognized by the International and social media accounts. and included in the Olympic and . Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1977. The fundamental values of orienteering

Orienteering Orienteering is at one with nature. Orienteering is a sport that combines possible route, orienteers look at the Orienteering is respectful of the natural environment. both a physical and a mental element. characteristics of the terrain, and the It promotes environmental good practice. The basic idea in orienteering winner is the person who completes is to proceed from start to finish the course in the fastest time. Orienteering is mentally and physically challenging. by visiting a number of control points It advocates and supports a healthy lifestyle; an active mind in a pre-determined order, Orienteering is unique in that an ori- and body. using only a detailed and a enteer must navigate and make quick . In order to choose the best decisions while at high speed. Orienteering is characterised by the spirit of adventure. Through the challenges of , orienteering develops self-confidence, independence and life skills. It is a lifelong sport, enhancing the quality of life.

Orienteering is inclusive. Orienteering promotes the inclusion of women and men equally from all ethnic, religious and social backgrounds. Success by women and men is equally recognised.

Orienteering is committed to being a drug free sport and supports the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) motto play true. Annual events: Orienteering is characterised by the spirit of friendship and is • World Championships committed to the notion of fair play. It is expected that all • Regional Championships persons taking part in an orienteering event shall behave with • Junior World Championships fairness and honesty. • World Masters Championships Orienteering is committed to the highest standards of • IOF Orienteering in governance and transparency in the conduct of its business Foot-, Ski-, MTB-Orienteering. and to seek full engagement of all its members on an equal basis in its decision-making. World Orienteering Championships 2016

252 927 participants Female participants 52% Young participants (0-23 years) 86% Participants under 12 years 47% 2013 locations 81 registered countries and territories won its first ever Relay gold medal on the TV coverage from the in Strömstad women’s side with Anastasia Rudnaya, and in the team. #worldorienteeringday More than 800 photos with #worldorienteeringday on Instagram

• 47 nations • Jerker Lysell, Sweden, had a kilometre time Medals Sweden 3 gold 2 bronze of 3.31 when he won the men’s Sprint final. Some of the non-IOF members taking part: 2 gold 2 silver 1 bronze • The men’s Long distance was 15.5 kilometres, which is exactly the same as the previous year in 2 gold 1 silver Iceland, Haiti, Oman, Bosnia Hercegovina, Afghanistan, Scotland. The longest course ever at a WOC was 1 gold 4 silver 3 bronze in 2013 in where it was 19.8 km. Russia 1 gold 1 silver 1 bronze Guatemala, Algeria and Costa Rica • When the Sprint relay was added to the WOC 1 silver programme in 2014, Denmark came second. 1 bronze The two following years have led to victories. Finland 1 bronze WOD in Sweden

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70 member federations 81 WOD registered countries and territories Regional championships FootO 10 most active countries Oceania, Auckland New Zeeland IOF Major Events 2017 52 nations South America, Valparaiso, Chile Turkey, Sweden, Norway, World Championships, Russia, 5-13 March were represented in North America, Hanover, New China, Russia, , Nokian Tyres World Orienteering Championships, , 30 June-8 July IOF four discipline’s Hampshire, USA Spain, Great Britain, World Championships, Lithuania, 10-15 July World Championships Asia, Chiayi City, Chinese Taipei and World Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships, Lithuania, 19-27 August 2016. Europe, Jesenik, Czech Republic

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