Performance

Strengthening planning, practices and boosting performances of elite orienteers.

Creating a winning culture

The Orienteering Australia Performance Programme provides a top-class training environment and support structure to the best orienteers.

High performance sport refers to athletes, sports teams and sports organisations that are focused on elite performance.

At the heart of high-performance sport is the conditioning of the athlete, with the aim of optimising individual and team performance and keeping them at the top of their game. You will gain skills in sports performance and analysis, exercise programming, and strength and conditioning of athletes. You’ll learn to design and deliver programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce the likelihood of injury and illness.

Our Program

The focus of our program is on our squads, both State and National, training, and competition opportunities. 

The high performance program includes:

  • Australian teams
  • National Squads
  • State Squads
  • National League competition

Elite ranking Scheme

The elite ranking scheme ranks our junior and senior elite competitors in both women and men classes. It is based on athletes best five results over the last twelve months. 

Latest Performance news

Congratulations to the Australian athletes chosen for the for the AUZ/NZ Challenge at Oceania 2025!
Selection criteria and preliminary team information for National Orienteering Teams have been published. Nominations for these teams is now open.
Congratulations to the following athletes named to the Australian Schools Orienteering Honour Team.
Grace Crane during the Long Distance Final at the World Orienteering Championship 2023 in Flims Laax / Switzerland. Photo by steineggerpix.com + woc 2023 / photo Remy Steinegger

Performance

Nomination for 2025 Australian Teams Open

Do you have an ambition to represent Australia in a national team for orienteering or mountain bike orienteering in 2025? Nominate now.