The Guide is a set of policies, guidelines and procedures to inform the day-to-day operations of orienteering across Australia for the administration and governance of the sport, the organisation and conduct of events, the delivery of performance programs and coaching, the building of relationships within and outside the orienteering community and enhancing opportunities to engage with the sport.
Documents within this Edition 6 of the Orienteering Australia Operations Guide supersede all previous editions.
Documents within the Guide are grouped by areas aligned to the Orienteering Australia Strategic Plan, that is, Organisation, Events, Performance, Relationships and Opportunities. Conduct and Disciplinary polices sit as a separate grouping within this Guide.
Documents related to Orienteering Australia’s compliance with the Sport Integrity Australia National Integrity Framework (NIF) are to the found under the Integrity page.
1.1 – Constitution – Apr 25
1.2 – Board Charter – Oct 24
1.3 – Directors Code of Conduct – Oct 24
1.4 – Procedures for Rules, Policies, Regulations and Standing Orders – Oct 24
1.5 – Standing Orders – Oct 24
1.6 – Duties of Officers – Oct 24
1.7 – Duties of Committees – Dec 24
1.8 – Duties of Commissions – Apr 25
1.9 – Selection Appointment and Onboarding of Positions – Mar 25
1.10 – Distribution of Functions & Relations – OA, Member States & Clubs – Nov 24
1.11 – Affiliated Clubs Naming Policy – May 25
1.12 – Strategic Plan 2022-2025 – Apr 22
1.13 – Activity Plan 2025 – Mar 25
1.14 – Expenditure, Revenue – Budgets and Limits Policy – Sep 25
1.15 – Fees Payable by States Policy – Dec 24
1.16 – Funding of International Events in Australia Policy – Sep 25
1.17 – Fundraising Events Policy – Sep 25
1.18 – The Whiteside Bequest Grants – Mar 25
1.19 – Risk Management Policy – Jun 24
1.20 – Management of Critical Incidents Policy – May 23
1.21 – Infectious Diseases Policy – Nov 22
1.22 – Gender Equity Policy – Sep 25
1.23 – Inclusion and Diversity Policy – Oct 23
1.24 – Transgender Policy – Oct 23
1.25 – Tobacco Liquor and Gambling Policy – Oct 23
1.26 – Privacy Policy – Oct 23
1.27 – Eventor Permission & Usage Policy – Oct 23
1.28 – Photography Policy – Mar 24
1.29 – Conflict of Interest Policy – Oct 24
1.30 – Safe Sport Commitment Statement – Aug 24
1.31 – Risk Committee Charter – Mar 25
1.32 – Nominations Committee Charter – Dec 24
1.33 – Stakeholder Engagement Plan – Mar 25
2.1 – Competition Rules 2025 – Jun 25
2.2 – National Orienteering League Rules and Guidelines 2024 – Dec 23
2.3 – Oceania Championships Rules – NYA
2.4 – AUS-NZL Challenge Rules – Oct 24
2.5 – AUS-NZL Elite Test Series Rules – Feb 25
2.6 – Australian Schools Championships Rules – Mar 25
2.7 – Australian Schools Championships Organisation Guidelines – Sep 25
2.8 – Australian International Schools Teams Rules – Feb 25
2.9 – MTBO Competition Rules 2024 – Feb 25
2.10 – MTBO AUS-NZL Challenge Rules – Aug 24
2.11 – MTBO National Series Guidelines 2024 – Dec 23
2.12 – Guidelines for Major Carnivals – Jun 24
2.13 – Environmental Code of Practice – Sep 23
2.14 – World Ranking Events Application Guidelines – Aug 24
2.15 – Participation in Multi-Sport Games – Jun 23
2.16 – Engaging a Mapper Guidelines – NYA
2.17 – Mapping of Rock Features Guidelines – Jun 23
2.18 – Map Printing Policy – NYA
2.19 – Event Fixtures Policy – Aug 24
2.20 – Schedule of Major Orienteering Events for 2025-2031 – Dec 24
2.21 – Controller Framework – Jun 25
2.22 – Level 1 Controller Syllabus and Course – Nov 22
2.23 – Level 2 Controller Syllabus and Course – Nov 22
2.24 – Level 3 Controller Syllabus and Course – Nov 22
2.25 – Level 1 Controller Syllabus and Course – MTBO – Nov 22
2.26 – Level 2 Controller Syllabus and Course – MTBO – Nov 22
3.1 – Australian Teams Policy – Oct 23
3.2 – Australian Teams (MTBO) Policy – Jan-24
3.3 – Team Leaders Policy – Mar 24
3.4 – Selection Appeals Policy – Apr 25
3.5 – Australian Teams Uniform Policy – Nov 24
3.6 – Coaching Accreditation – NYA
3.7 – Orienteering Australia Coaching Framework – Jan 22
3.8 – Orienteering Instructor Syllabus and Course – Jan 22
3.9 – Learn and Play Coach Syllabus and Course – Jan 22
3.10 – Competition Coach Syllabus and Course – Jan 22
3.11 – Performance Coach Syllabus and Course – Jan 22
3.12 – Australian Teams Donation Policy – Mar 24
4.1 – Brand Identity Style Guide – Mar 25
4.2 – Communication and Social Media Plan – Mar 25
4.3 – Social Media Policy – Oct 23
4.4 – Email Policy – Oct 23
4.5 – Sponsorship Policy – Oct 23
4.6 – The Australian Orienteer Policy – Oct 23
5.1 – Athlete of the Year – May 25
5.2 – The Silva Medal – Sep 25
5.3 – Elite Ranking Scheme – Apr 25
5.4 – Non-Elite Ranking Scheme – Apr 25
5.5 – Recognition of Volunteer Contribution and Service – Mar 25
5.6 – Hall of Fame – Sep 25
5.7 – Badge Scheme – Apr 25
5.8 – Junior and Youth Participation Policy – Nov 23
5.9 – Participation Plan – Mar 24
6.1 – Conduct and Disciplinary Policy – Nov 22
6.2 – Code of Conduct – Nov 22
6.3 – Personal Grievances Policy – Nov 22
6.4 – Review and Appeals Policy – Nov 22
