SILVA National Orienteering League

The SILVA National Orienteering League is Australia's premier orienteering competition. The League is primarily a teams competition: each state fields teams of at least 3 women and 3 men in four series of races per year (a total of 14-18 races). In addition, there is a points competition for individual glory.

Competition Format

There are four divisions of the SILVA National Orienteering League and four of the SILVA National Orienteering Series

 SILVA National Orienteering League:  SILVA National Orienteering Series:
  • Senior Teams: Based on the results in the Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s divisions of the National Orienteering Series and is the premier competition.
  • Junior Teams: Based on the results in the Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s divisions of the National Orienteering Series.
  • Senior Men: Open.  
  • Senior Women: Open.
  • Junior Men: Under age 21.
  • Junior Women: Under age 21.

The seven state-based teams in the competition are: Canberra Cockatoos, NSW Stingers, Queensland Cyclones, Southern Arrows, Tassie Foresters, Victorian Nuggets and Western Nomads.


2010 SILVA National Orienteering League

Orienteering Australia is proud to announce SILVA as the 2010 naming rights sponsor. As part of the sponsorship, Orienteering Australia is able to offer many exciting inititatives.

    The 2010 SILVA competition page includes links to event websites, bulletins and event results.


    2009 Standings and Results

    Current 2009 standings in the Senior and Junior divisions are also available, along with event results.


    National Orienteering League History 

    The History of the National Orienteering League as compiled by Blair Trewin is now available. 


    National League Teams- follow the links to support your team