WELCOME
Trentino is ready to host the 2025 Junior World Orienteering Championships. An event with athletes from more than 40 nations and a busy program of trainings and races that will involve over 1,500 participants and generate about 20,000 overnights. In fact, on the same days, the prestigious “5 Giorni d’Italia – 5 Days of Italy” will also be held. A great orienteering festival that will attract athletes and supporters from all over the world.These are important numbers that honour the intense work done by six teams of the Trentino’s Orienteering Federation. With the support of their respective national Federations, Trentino Marketing, the Tourism Boards of Trento and Valsugana Tourism Board, they have managed to bring this important international event to the Altopiano di Piné and Valsugana.
Trentino has always been a land of sport and these Championships represent an opportunity to combine spectatular races with the enhancement of our natural landscapes.
A heartful thanks therefore goes to the entire organizing committee, with the knowledge that the commitment and professionalism of our sports associations and the many volunteers involved will make this event an edition to remember. Likewise, our tourism Boards will be able to manage at best the presence of a large crowd of people to the area.
I therefore wish all the best for the success of this event, which will certainly be appreciated by all participants and will allow athletes, coaches and supporters who will be fascinated by this ever-expanding sporting discipline to discover our splendid territory.
Happy Junior World Championships to everyone!
– MAURIZIO FUGATTI –
Governor of the Autonomous Province of Trento
Trentino, the sportiest Italian province, is the ideal location to host the JWOC2025, which will take place between the Piné Plateau, the Cembra Valley, the Vigolana Plateau and Valsugana. In these four areas, forests and natural slopes will test the athletic and technical skills of the 350 athletes who represent 40 nations and will compete for the world youth title in the different types of competitions.
This Championship is a new prestigious event with an international dimension that will both entertain the entire population of our valleys for over a week, thanks to the numerous foreseen side events, and inspire our young people by boosting their desire and passion to practice a sport, exercise in a healthy way and in an outdoor setting.
Hosting this event in Trentino, after 15 years in which it has taken place outside of Italy, is not only a source of great pride, but also the result of the joint efforts of numerous sports clubs guided by the shared desire to organize such a big event.
This objective has been also achieved through the involvement of hundreds of volunteers, to whom I am most sincerely grateful. They have been working for months to give athletes and technicians from all over the world an unforgettable week in Trentino.
Good luck and happy World Championships to everyone.
Vice-Governor and Councilor for
Education, Culture and Sport, Family,
Youth and Equal Opportunities Policies
of the Autonomous Province of Trento
This choice is a source of immense pleasure for us, as it means that the natural beauty of our province and the skills and organisational ability of our sports federations and clubs have been unanimously recognised, both at national and international level.
For one week, several thousand sportspeople, including athletes, technical and supporting staff and managers from 40 different countries will stay at our facilities. These are significant numbers that will undoubtedly put the hospitality system in our area to the test at the beginning of the summer holiday season.
Trentino will also be able to distinguish itself in these circumstances, thanks to the quality of our services and to cooperation with local tourist offices, which will welcome guests to facilities in the Val di Cembra, Piné, Vigolana and Valsugana.
Trentino’s tourist system will once again prepare to play host to the participants in the best possible way, enabling them to fully enjoy every aspect of their experience.
At the competition venues, it will instead be the many irreplaceable volunteers who will ensure that everything runs smoothly, always with our full support for their invaluable work.
I wish you all a good time and an enjoyable stay in Trentino.
– ROBERTO FAILONI –
Councilor for Handicraft Commerce,
Tourism, Forestry, Hunting and Fishing
of the Autonomous Province of Trento
The forests and the villages have a unique beauty that always transmits strong emotions. The same will be for this great Junior event. Baselga di Pinè and the locations where this edition of the World Championships will take place are ready to host an event dedicated to the immersion into nature that will convey strong emotions to everyone. I am particularly pleased to welcome all the athletes and coaches at JWOC, a competition that FISO strongly wanted – alongside the many international events that have characterized this FISO 4-year plan, and which lead us towards the 2026 World Championships.
A sincere THANK YOU to the organizing committee who was able to seize this opportunity and who has replaced in due course another Italian location to which the IOF and FISO had initially entrusted this race. Thanks also for the formula which permit a width involvement of Trentino clubs. A beautiful example of how collaboration can overcome even last-minute difficulties. We hope that on the field the athletes will feel all the emotion for high level competitions. We also hope these moments will represent for each of them a goal, and at the same time a new starting point for other important sporting achievements.
Finally, let me express the gratitude to those who will be close to this great event, from the participating nations, but also to the institutions and sponsors and the volunteers involved.
An “Arrivederci” therefore on the competition ground for an event that will once again be one of the most beautiful stories of world orienteering sport (as Italy has always guaranteed), also because the events sees in field the young orienteers who will measure themselves with the difficulties of the competition, but also with the enthusiasm and emotions that only young people can convey and in the name of fair play.
Happy Trentino, Happy World Championships to everyone. Welcome to Italy!
– SERGIO ANESI –
FISO President
Natural playground of Trentino is waiting for you! Nature and sport are a heritage that Trentino recognizes as an enormous wealth to be shared and enhanced. The Piné Plateau, Valsugana and Val di Cembra, in the heart of the Alps, are proud to host the JWOC2025, which represent an authentic concentration of the values on which we want to build the future of our small mountain communities: love for the territory, attention to young people, connection with many different cultures, and appreciation for voluntary work.
The sport of orienteering represents us for many reasons. Its playing field is the land, it respects the environment, it combines physical strength and tactical skills, it is silent and leaves no trace after its passage. Orienteering is a metaphor for life: setting a goal, establishing a strategy to reach it in the shortest possible time, giving oneself intermediate milestones, relying on, and trusting in simple tools to keep the right course.
The event will result from a collaboration between numerous sports clubs and hundreds of volunteers united by their love of sport. Thanks to all of them in advance for the time and passion they will use to organize this event.
I wish all participants excellent sporting results in our forests and in our historic villages, and above all to enjoy a unique experience in Trentino, in Valsugana, on the Piné Plateau.
Alessandro Santuari, Mayor of Baselga di Piné (and orienteering athlete)
– ALESSANDRO SANTUARI –
Mayor of Baselga di Piné,
President of the Organising Committee
(and orienteering athlete)
VENUE
Venue for the JWOC 2025 is Altopiano di Piné (Piné Plateau) and Valsugana Valley, in the Trentino region, in the north of Italy.
In the setting of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, TRENTINO is a region rich in history and evocative landscapes. Trentino is the northernmost Italian region and is almost entirely mountainous, located in the southern side of the Alps. Trentino is able to offer moments full of adventure and fun, but also of rest and relaxation. Evocative natural panoramas await you, occupied by the flourishing vegetation of picturesque valleys. In Trentino woods, lakes and mountains are all waiting to embrace you in their timeless energy: the scent of spruce trees, the distinctive breeze of Lake Garda, the infinite horizons for you to gaze upon, all in the embrace of the Dolomites. A stroll on foot, a bicycle ride, a night under the stars: rediscover here yourbond with nature.
The event centre is located in BASELGA DI PINÉ, a municipality of 5.000 inhabitants located on a plateau at 1000 meter a.s.l., and surrounded by lakes and mountains covered by conifers; the area is renowned for its tourism features and cultivation of berries. The Piné Plateau is a captivating highland characterized by its picturesque landscapes and charming villages. Nestled amidst the Alps, this plateau offers a serene retreat with its lush meadows, pristine lakes, and a rich cultural heritage. Visitors to the Piné Plateau can explore a harmonious blend of nature and tradition, making it an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and outdoor adventures.
In the TRENTINO section you can find all the information on the places you can visit when you arrive here to participate in the JWOC or the 5 DAYS OF ITALY, so that your week in Italy is not just a week of sport but also a holiday in nature, discovery of this wonderful corner of Trentino
If you’re travelling to Trentino by plane, the nearest airports are:
Verona (115 km)- Treviso (140 km)
- Venice (170 km)
- Innsbruck (195 km)
- Bergamo (200 km)
- Milan Linate (235 km)
- Bologna (245 km)
- Milan Malpensa (290 km)
Transport from the airports to the Event Centre can be organized on request by the organizers. For specific requests write to: info@jwoc2025.it
The Event Centre is located on Baselga di Piné, the economic and tourist center of the Pinè Plateau, located 20 km north-east of the city of Trento.
- Location: CENTRO CONGRESSI PINÉ MILLE
- Address: Via del Fosch, 1 – Baselga di Pinè (TN) – ITALY
- GPS Coordinates: 46.133932 N, 11.249241E
- Email: booking@jwoc2025.it
- Telephone number: +39 0461 216000
- Contact: Booking office of local tourist board (APT Trento)
- Single room: 100,00 €
- 2 beds room: 130,00 €
- 3 beds room: 185,00 €
- 4 beds room: 230,00 €
The organization is also available to help with different solutions depending on the team’s requests and availability in the Piné Plateau or surrounding areas.
Each request must be sent to: booking@jwoc2025.it
FOR LUNCHES: During the races it will be possible to have food in the competition area with dedicated services in Arena or with a packed lunch in quarantine. Prices will be communicated in Bulletin 3 and will be approximately 10-12 € per person per day.
ORGANIZATION
| ORGANIZING COMMITEE | ||
|---|---|---|
| President OC | Alessandro Santuari | president@jwoc2025.it |
| Event Director | Andrea Rinaldi | director@jwoc2025.it |
| Head of Trainings | Aaron Gaio | training@jwoc2025.it |
| Head Cartographer | Marco Bezzi | |
| Head of Course Setters | Fabio Hueller | |
| Head of IT Servise | Edoardo Tona |
| EVENT ADVISERS | ||
|---|---|---|
| IOF Senior Event Adviser | Michael Eglin – SUI | |
| IOF Assistant Event Adviser | Szava Zsigmond-Heinczinger – HUN | |
| FISO National Controller | Janos Manarin – ITA |
| CONTACT INFORMATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Organizing Association | JWOC 2025 A.S.D. | |
| Legal Address | Via C. Battisti, 50 – 38042 Baselga di Pinè (TN) – ITALY | |
| Operative Address | Via C. Battisti, 36 – 38042 Baselga di Pinè (TN) – ITALY | |
| Website | www.jwoc2025.it | |
| info@jwoc2025.it | ||
| Contact Media | media@jwoc2025.it | |
| Contact Accommodation | booking@jwoc2025.it | |
| Telephone number | 0039 349 5687098 |
PROGRAM
| PROGRAM | ||
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| Thursday, June 26th | Arrival, Model Events | Arrival |
| Friday, June 27th | Model Events, Opening Ceremony | Prologue |
| Saturday, June 28th | SPRINT RELAY | 1st STAGE of 5 DAYS of ITALY |
| Sunday, June 29th | SPRINT DISTANCE | 2nd STAGE of 5 DAYS of ITALY |
| Monday, June 30th | LONG DISTANCE | Rest day |
| Tuesday, July 1st | Rest day | 3rd STAGE of 5 DAYS of ITALY |
| Wednesday, July 2nd | MIDDLE DISTANCE | 4th STAGE of 5 DAYS of ITALY |
| Thursday, July 3rd | FOREST RELAY, Closing Ceremony | 5th STAGE of 5 DAYS of ITALY |
| Friday, July 4th | Departure | Departure |
On the same days as the JWOC2025, the 5 DAYS OF ITALY will be organized, an international orienteering event open to all. A week of orienteering in Italy, in the beautiful Trentino, on the same maps and with the champions of JWOC 2025. All information in the specific section 5 DAYS of the site.
ENTRIES
TEAM REGISTRATION
All entries can only be made in IOF Eventor
The entry form will be available from 15th January 2025
The following information shall be given:
- Information about team manager
- Number of Team athletes (Men and Women)
- Number of Team officials (There is no maximum number of officials per team)
- Number of Team athletes in the individual races
- Number of Teams for the relay (maximum 2 men’s relay and 2 women’s relay)
- Number of teams for the sprint relay (maximum 3 teams)
- Ordering of rental SIAC cards
The deadline for Team Size Entry is 30th April 2025.
Registrations after 30th April and before 18th June will be increased by 20% and cancellations will be refunded 80%. Registrations after 18th June 2025 will be increased by 50%. There will be no refunds after 18th June 2025.
The deadline for Team Names Entry is 18th June 2025.
The following information shall be given: Name of each Team athlete by selecting from federation members in IOF Eventor; Names of team officials. Name changes after 18th June 2025 and before 26th June 2025 will be charged 10 € for each athlete.
The procedure for the change and communication of changes after the deadline will be communicated in the next bulletins.
ENTRY FEE
| Accreditation – Team Official | 90,00 € |
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| Accreditation – Athletes | 90,00 € |
| Entry fee – Individual race | 55,00 € (per race and runner) |
| Entry fee – Relay | 50,00 € (per race and runner) |
| SIAC card rent | 40,00 € (per person, per week) |
| IOF Guests | No accreditation fee |
| Media | No accreditation fee |
Accreditation fee for team officials covers model events, parking at the arenas and party.
The pre-ordered rental SIAC cards will be handed out in the Event Office as a part of the accreditation.
A team manager shall return all rented SIAC cards at the Event office after the last race.
Any missing or lost SIAC-card will be charged with a fee of 60,00 €.
SIAC cards must be ordered with team size entry (30th April 2025).
PAYMENTS
Payment must be credited to the organizer’s account no later than 20th May 2025.
Full payment is required to consider an entry as valid.
Invoices will be issued at the end of April 2025.
All bank fees and charges must be covered by the payer.
Payment must be made by bank transfer to the following bank details:
| Bank: | CASSA RURALE ALTA VALSUGANA |
|---|---|
| Account number: | 23171072 |
| IBAN: | IT64P0817834330000023171072 |
| BIC/SWIFT: | CCRTIT2T47A |
| Account owner: | JWOC 2025 A.S.D. |
| Address of account owner: | Via Cesare Battisti, 50 – 38042 Baselga di Pinè (TN) – Italy |
| VAT Number: | 02743730224 |
| Reason for the transfer: | Invoice number on Eventor |
TRAININGS
All information and details on training are available in the specific section of the website: TRAINING.
Training will be available to teams throughout spring, summer and autumn 2024 and spring 2025.
Terrains are around 300 m to 1000 m a.s.l. and usually snow-free March to November.
A general map with all the available trainings can be consulted at the link: TRAININGS MAP
All training activities should be coordinated with the organizers.
For any information and to organize your training camp contact training@jwoc2025.it
To date the following are scheduled:
RULES
AREAS
The following areas are under embargo:
Link to an interactive Google map with all embargoed areas and training maps: EMBARGOED AREAS
According to the IOF Competition rules (§ 26.5), embargoed areas are forbidden for all potential JWOC 2025 athletes, team officials and other persons, who, through knowledge of the terrain, may influence the results of the competitions. All embargoed areas are “strict embargo”
SPRINT AREAS
Caldonazzo
Cembra
Levico T.
Pergine V.
Vigolo V.
FOREST AREAS
Argentario
Laghestel
Lago Santo
Pian del Gac
Vigolana
For the most recent version of any previous orienteering maps of the embargoed areas click on each image or go to this FOLDER.
MEDIA
Journalists, photographers, camera personnel and social media content creators are welcome.
All registrations will be made in IOF Eventor.
| MEDIA INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Email: | media@jwoc2025.it |
| Telephone number: | +39 339 7417833 |
| Contact person: | Alessandro Gretter |
Further information, instructions and registration deadlines will be part of Bulletin 3.
RACES