Author: mearnshaw

Apologies for the delay, but I have now been able to add some course lengths and climbs to the details of the Spring Cup. If you did not know, Castle Ward is at the top of a big hill that goes down towards Strangford Lough- but it is worth it for the views. We have been very fortunate to agree a reduced National Trust entry fee for this event. This is available to LVO members and NIOA members at the reduced rate of £6.00 per adult person and £3.00 per under 18s. You will need to provide evidence of Club/British Orienteering Read More …

Reminder: nominations for the The Steve McGibbon Trophy along with a supporting statement should also be sent to the Club Secretary. Nominations should be sent to the me by 7 February 2025 please. This is the most prestigious Annual Club Award which is voted on by all members attending the AGM. Many thanks Mark Earnshaw

Notice is hereby given that it is proposed to update LVO Constitution to replace the term ‘Chairman’ with ‘Chair’ in the five instances where it appears. As per the last paragraph, ‘The constitution will only be changed through agreement by majority vote at an AGM or EGM.’ Thus, this amendment will be proposed at the AGM set for Gosford Forest Park on 14 February 2026. Thanks Secretary Mark Earnshaw

Notice is given of LVO’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Saturday 14 February at 1pm. This meeting will be held in person after the morning’s Club Meet in Gosford Forest Park. The location is yet to be confirmed, but is expected to be same Education room as used for the 2024 AGM at Gosford. The Club Meet details for 14 February and sign-up can be found here:https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-feb-26/ Any member wishing to bring an item of business is requested to contact the Club Secretary. In addition, during this meeting, we award The Steve McGibbon Trophy. This is the most Read More …

AGM Agenda for 8 March 2025 can be found here: https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=DE0B7BC80F886F64!31756&cid=DE0B7BC80F886F64&CT=1741336217288&OR=ItemsView 2024 AGM Minutes can be found here: https://onedrive.live.com/edit.aspx?resid=de0b7bc80f886f64!31051&cid=de0b7bc80f886f64&CT=1741336256013&OR=ItemsView. Thanks MARK E

The Steve McGibbon Trophy is named in memory of a hugely respected orienteer and stalwart of Lagan Valley Orienteers, who unfortunately died in 2006 aged only 50. The Trophy will be awarded at the AGM, happening after the Club Meet on 8 March 2025 at Belvoir (at time of going to press), starting at approximately 1pm. Nominations received are presented to attendees, who then vote at the AGM. The trophy is not focused on competition performance, rather the award is considered as recognition of the person or group thought to have provided the most outstanding contribution to the club’s affairs Read More …