Yukon Orienteering Association
The Yukon Orienteering Association (YOA) is the sport governing body for orienteering in the Yukon. It is a volunteer based organization that coordinates and administers various programs devoted to the promotion and development of orienteering.
July 17 meet - Chadburn
This meet is a Score-O format the objective is to get as many controls as possible in 1 hour.
Every 2 minutes over the allotted 1 hour is minus 5 points. The closest controls are worth 10 points, medium distance is 20 points and the furthest controls are 30 points. Registration open at 6pm and first start is at 6:05pm. Meeting point is the Chadburn ski trails parking lot.Aug 3, 4 - Alaska Meets!
From the Arctic (Anchorage, Alaska) O Club:If you're up for a road trip, we've got some great orienteering events planned for the beginning of August. On the weekend of August 3/4 there are two events on brand new maps with incredible terrain in the Hatcher Pass/Willow area. And there are local events in Anchorage on both of the surrounding Wednesdays. Click Here.
Saturday September 21 - save the date!
Our first large Score O - find as many controls/points in 1, 3 or 5 hour flavours (details to come).
2024 YOA Membership - now open
Information and the online registration for YOA memberships and programs. Click Here.
A $5 annual membership is needed for all YOA events.
Job Opportunity: Orienteering Mapper Yukon 2024
Orienteering Canada is looking for a mapper to work in Yukon in 2024. For more information, please download the full description here: YukonOrienteeringMapper2024.pdf
What's new in 2024?
Full time coach for expanded Junior and Adult programs. Welcome Philippe!
Mount Mac was remapped summer 2023! Look for 2024 meets on this new map.
New (easier to see) Control Flags - to replace those badly faded, damaged and eaten.
Canadian Orienteering Championships (COC) - YOA has been awarded the 2027 COCs!
Staying Safe While Orienteering
Every orienteering participant should read the document Staying Safe While Orienteering (PDF).Bears And YOA Meets
NOTE: There may be bears in any of the map areas where YOA meets are held. YOU must be “bear aware”. To reduce risk, use precautions set out in the booklet How you can STAY SAFE in bear country.Dogs At YOA Meets
A dog biting incident has prompted the executive to advise orienteers bringing dogs to events to:
- Leash your dog while in the parking/assembly/start areas;
- If dogs accompany you on your course, they must be under your immediate control at all times;
- If there are more incidents or complaints, we may need to take a more stringent approach.