Mission: San Diego Orienteering's mission is to promote and support the sport of orienteering in San Diego County.

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History: San Diego Orienteering was created in the 1970s, as part of a nationwide trend to import the Swedish sport from Europe. SDO was founded by Bill Gookin, a local athlete, entrepreneur, and educator. Bill built the club methodically, creating maps and introducing local athletes to our exotic sport. His efforts culminated in 2000, with the inaugural Anza-Borrego (now the "Desert Orienteering Festival"). This multiday event in the stark desert east of San Diego brought world-class orienteering to the region and remains the cornerstone of the SDO calendar. After a brief pandemic hiatus, the club has continued its growth and now hosts monthly events throughout San Diego County, attracting approximately 500 competitors annually. 

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Status: San Diego Orienteering is a 501c.3 non-profit. All proceeds from events and gear sales are reinvested into the sport of orienteering, including map creation, event gear acquisition, and youth development. 

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Leadership: Club management is led by the SDO Board of Directors: ​

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President: Chris Day - president@sandiegoorienteering.org

Marketing: Jeff Geoffroy - marketing@sandiegoorienteering.org

Communications Coordinator: Devon Grove - info@sandiegoorienteering.org

Treasurer: Stan Watson
Event Coordinator: Chelsea McBride

Equipment Czar: Available (Interim: Chris Day)
Team SDO : Julien Ouellet (Coach J)
Maps & Course Quality: Mark Prior

Education Coordinator: Michael Noblett

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Contact: The club can be contacted directly by emailing info@sandiegoorienteering.org