The Israel Sport Orienteering Association hosts two major championship events each year. This year’s events are the Middle East Cup in November and the Israel Open Championship in February. These competitions are part of the ISOA National League series.
The Middle East Cup will be held on Friday-Saturday, 18-19 November 2011 in two different areas of Odem Forest on the Golan Heights in northern Israel.
The Israel Open Championship is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, 24-25 February 2012 in the foothills of Jerusalem. Day 1 will be in the Mesuah Forest, while Day 2 will be near the village Tarom. A model event will also be on the schedule.
The annual Negev Desert Championship in memory of Hagar Palmach is always held on the weekend preceding the Israel Championship. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, 17-18 February 2011. Day 1 will take place at Shivta National Park while Day 2 will be at the Nitzana educational village. In addition to orienteering, participants will enjoy visits to geological and historical sites, swimming, biking and other sporting activities, and lots of social and fun events.
