About us
The International Rogaining Federation is the world governing body for the sport. The Federation comprises 10 member countries and a number of observer countries. The International Rogaining Federation strives to provide the opportunity for rogaining in as many parts of the world as practicable. This is done by:
- Supporting rogaining where it already happens
- Expand rogaining to new regions and countries
- Supporting increased participation at both elite and recreational levels
- Raising the event and organisational quality of all rogaines
- Developing and growing sustainable national rogaining peak bodies
- Ensuring regular high-quality, well organised and technically challenging World Rogaining Championships
The most important achievement of the IRF has been the worldwide acceptance of a common ethos and uniform standards for the sport. The IRF also maintains communication between rogaining groups, coordinates the holding of regular World Rogaining Championships
IRF Aims
- Promote and develop the sport of rogaining internationally
- Maintain fundamental principles and culture of rogaining
- Maintain rules and technical standards
- Promote, award and monitor World Rogaining Championships
- Provide an international focus of communications for participants and organisers of rogaines