The selection for the 2010 national orienteering team consists of two parts. Magnus Johansson, national team coach, has announced the first selection. These athletes are guaranteed a spot on the team that will compete at the World Orienteering Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The final team composition will be confirmed after the North American Championships in early July.  The selection committee is Magnus Johansson, Pam James and Brent Langbakk.

Women: Carol Ross, Louise Oram, Sandy Hott
Men: Jon Torrance, Mike Smith, Nick Duca, Patrick Goeres, Wil Smith, Will Critchley (by petition)