United States Orienteering Federation

United States Orienteering Federation

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United States Orienteering Federation or USOF is the national governing body for orienteering in the United States. It is recognized by the International Orienteering Federation and the United States Olympic Committee. United States Orienteering Federation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. There are 55 current member clubs. There are approximately 1430 family and individual members.

Member clubs

*Cambridge Sports Union

External links

* [http://www.us.orienteering.org/ United States Orienteering Federation]
* [http://www.usoc.org/ United States Olympic Committee]


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