United States Orienteering Federation or USOF is the national governing body for orienteering in the United States. The group announced in August 2010 that it will change its public-facing name to Orienteering USA. It is recognized by the International Orienteering Federation and the United States Olympic Committee. It was founded on 1 August 1971. USOF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. There are 55 current member clubs. There are approximately 1,430 family and individual members.
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