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We’re excited to announce that LVO member Alan Elwood (also Founder and Director at Positive Steps Outdoors), along with Roger Warnock (CEO of Young Social Innovators) and Chris Ross (Partner at McKees Law), are teaming up as the Three Amigos to tackle the formidable Cape Wrath Ultra®! 🏃‍♂️ The Cape Wrath Ultra® is a 400km, 8-day ultra running adventure through the stunning Scottish Highlands from 19th – 26th May 2024. But this isn’t just about conquering a challenging trail. It’s about making a real difference in the lives of young people across the island of Ireland. They’re on a mission Read More …

❗ Last chance to enter online – entries close at 11pm 👀 To enter rand look through the event information visit: NI Colour Series 1 – Drumkeeragh Forest – Lagan Valley Orienteers (lvo.org.uk) 🗺 Enter online now and don’t take the risk that there will be a map of your choice available on the day. ❓ Have you more questions on how to enter and what course to choose – see info below or get in touch with Ric Gamble on 07717 297676 or rdo@niorienteering.org.uk

🏃‍♀️ Hurry, entries close tomorrow, so don’t miss out on the first NI Colour Series event of 2024! 8️⃣ There are eight different courses you can choose from depending on your age and experience. 😀 Everyone welcome, especially newcomers and families. You can compete individually or come for a fun walk/run round in a pair/group. 💻Please look at the event page which has further info and the entry link: NI Colour Series 1 – Drumkeeragh Forest – Lagan Valley Orienteers (lvo.org.uk) ❓If you are not sure about how to enter online or what course to choose have a look below Read More …

😕 I’m sorry to report that the Castlewellan Spring Cup event has been postponed – new date to be confirmed. 👍A big thank you Michael Murphy for planning the 4 courses – these will be ready when we can get a full volunteer team together – with the Slieve Croob Champs and the Drumkeeragh NICS, I think we tried to fit in too many events in the South Down area in last few weeks which has overstretched our volunteer workforce. If you can help out at any event in any way, please let us know what you would like to Read More …

A massive GOOD LUCK to all out JK relay teams – and as if that’s not enough, we have 4 juniors running in Irish Junior Squad teams too. What a way to round out 4 days of Easter competition. Olivia will be looking after the teams on the weekend itself – seek her out, claim your bib, check for any team changes etc etc 🙂

📍Just a reminder that the club AGM will be taking place tomorrow at Gosford Forest Park. We will be meeting in a room in the Educational block down beside the overflow parking. ⏰The Club Meet coaching will finish at 1230 and allowing for some lunch and a catch up we should be started the meeting around 1.30pm and plan to be finished up by 2.30pm. 📝Here is a link to the AGM Agenda and the Chair person report. 🏆As part of the meeting we will be voting for and awarding the Steve McGibbon Trophy for the LVO member/s we feel Read More …

We have passed the deadline and it really is the last chance for you to enter today. Maps numbers are needed for printing, so please register online HERE Lovely forest – great coach led activities – time to catch up – what more could you ask for!

The NISeries event at Drumkeeragh next week is the first colour event of the year and thus kicks off the hCOW calculations. Last year’s finishing handicaps are brought forward so that your performance can be used to adjust your handicap rather than set it. The initial handicaps can be seen in the hCOW2024 folder (on the home page at “STANDINGS” click on “hCow” then “hCOW2024”). The names highlighted are presently lapsed members so although their performances, should they take part, won’t contribute to the scores they will be held for retrospective application should a membership renewal turn up later. Don’t Read More …

💻 Please register online HERE 💰 Free for Members – Adult non-members £3. More information can be found here: Club Meet (followed by AGM)- March 2024 Gosford Forest – Lagan Valley Orienteers (lvo.org.uk)

⏰ A reminder that the club AGM will be held after the Club Meet this coming Saturday afternoon – Saturday 9th March. 📍 It will take place in the education room at Gosford Forest Park, immediately after we have a bite to eat approx.1.30/2pm start. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦It would be great to see a representation from all sections of our club, new members and juniors especially welcome, it will give you an idea of what’s going on and how you can contribute and fit in to the bigger plan. 🏆During this meeting we award The Steve McGibbon Trophy. This is the most Read More …