Come and Join Us
NWO membership is open to everyone. We are a friendly group and whether you are a beginner or an experienced orienteer you will be most welcome to join us. NWO members range in age from very young juniors to veterans of 70+ and are either individuals or family groups.
As an NWO member you can:
- Receive the latest news about NWO events and activities
- Take part in our Club League and join the NWO Team in inter-club competitions
- Attend training sessions organised by Club coaches
- Gain entry to events at a discount
Membership is renewable and lasts for one calendar year.
Current (2024) membership fees are Seniors £15, Young Adults (aged 21 to 25) £10 and Juniors £5. Family membership ( 2 adults plus 1 or more juniors) £35. Effective from 1st November 2023
(A senior is anyone aged 26 or above at the end of the membership year)
To join: Just go to the British Orienteering website follow the joining instructions and enter
- Club Name: NWO
- Association Name: SWOA
All NWO members are automatically members of the South West Orienteering Association (SWOA) and British Orienteering. Membership of British Orienteering has many benefits including:
- The option to sign up for a range of e-newsletters
- Eligibility to compete in the British Championships, JK, national, regional and local events
- Opportunity to qualify to represent your country at international competitions
- The option to compete in a Rankings scheme.
- Access to a ‘Navigational Challenge’ and ‘Racing Challenge’ Incentive Scheme
- Public Liability Insurance when participating in events and activities registered with British Orienteering
- Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM
- Discounts from national companies through the member discounts scheme
- Access to a members only section of the website
If you need more information about NWO and membership please contact our membership secretary who will be pleased to help.