Get your pupils active
Complete orienteering, outdoor learning and OAA activities throughout the competition.
The Big League
Join the UK's biggest free national school orienteering competition
Eight weeks of fun, friendly competition bringing schools and pupils together through orienteering.
- Free for every school
- Four ways to win
- Live leaderboards
- Prizes and certificates
The Big League sponsors
The Big League is proudly supported by British Orienteering and the British Schools Orienteering Association, helping us bring even more excitement and opportunities to participating schools.
Their support helps us offer a fantastic range of prizes, including trophies, sporting experiences, pupil events and opportunities to connect with the GB Orienteering team.
How The Big League works
Taking part is simple. Every activity helps your school climb the national leaderboard.
Every activity counts
Each session is automatically recorded, contributing to your school's overall performance.
Compete across four categories
Schools are ranked on time active, distance covered, percentage of pupils active and activities completed, giving every school a chance to succeed.
Climb the leaderboard
Track your progress, celebrate achievements and compete for national prizes throughout the competition.
National prizes to be won
Every activity contributes towards your school's overall position on the national leaderboard. At the end of the competition, the top five schools receive exclusive prizes celebrating their achievements in The Big League.
Prizes include:
The Big League Champion Trophy
Signed Great Britain Orienteering Team top
England Schools Orienteering kit
Personalised video message from a Great Britain orienteer
Free entry to the British Schools Orienteering Championships
20 upgraded permanent orienteering plaques
Every participating school also receives a personalised certificate, recognising their involvement and celebrating their achievements.
Why schools love The Big League
Every Spring Term
A national competition that schools look forward to every year.
8 Weeks of Activity
Plenty of time to get every pupil involved through outdoor learning and orienteering.
Open to Every School
Free for primary, secondary and specialist schools across the UK.
Thousands of Pupils
Learning, exploring and competing together nationwide.
More Than a Competition
Building confidence, teamwork, navigation skills and a lifelong love of the outdoors.
Ready for the next Big League?
Register your school for free and get ready to join pupils across the UK in our next national orienteering competition.