Organization
Originally an organization based solely on volunteers, it now employs a paid executive director, Glen Schorr. It has a Board of Directors, officers and numerous committees and task forces.
It states its mission is to:
- Provide orienteering as a viable and attractive recreation choice for U.S. outdoors enthusiasts.
- Promote orienteering for education, personal development, and environmental awareness.
- Improve the competitive performance of U.S. orienteering athletes to world-class levels.
Read more about this topic: United States Orienteering Federation
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