Author: M O'Sullivan

Congratulations to all the LVO members who attended the Level C Controllers Course last Saturday at Hillsborough Village Centre! Controllers play a vital role in making sure our events run smoothly and to the highest standards. Their responsibilities include: ✅ Ensuring event standards are met from planning through to review ✅ Making sure all event and competition rules are followed ✅ Communicating with tact to support and guide event officials ✅ Offering advice to avoid common pitfalls ✅ Supporting the organiser and planner at every stage ✅ Verifying that a proper risk assessment is done ✅ Ratifying final event paperwork Read More …

Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned club legend, our freshly updated Member Pack is your ultimate guide to everything we’re about. Packed with insights, updates, and helpful info—it’s a must-read! Check it out on our website! If you’d like a copy emailed straight to you, just get in touch with Lyle, membership-AT-lvo.org.uk #ClubLife #NewMembersWelcome #CommunityStrong #GetInvolved

Entries close TOMORROW (Tuesday 3 June at 19:00) for the 5rd Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) of the year! Date: Wednesday 4 June Location: Orangefield Starts: Anytime between 6.30pm – 7.30pm Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-5-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15721 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZYXPph99Zz Entry of the Day is still possible but it costs more and there might not be maps available: https://lvo.org.uk/blog/2024/03/27/event-entry-closing-and-entry-on-day-update/

Entries Now Open! The Tollymore Festival of Orienteering 2025 is now taking entries! Date: 20-22 June 2025 Location: Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland Whether you’re a seasoned orienteer or just getting started, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. Full Details: https://lvo.org.uk/…/tollymore-festival-of…/ Enter now: Warrenpoint Urban (Friday) https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15712 Slievenagore NICS and LL, and Social (Saturday): https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15706 LVO Score Champs: (Sunday): https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15731 Spread the word and we’ll see you on the streets, up the mountain and in the forest!

Entries are now open for WEE5 at Orangefield! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-5-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15721 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZYXPph99Zz

The OOCup is coming to Killarney, Co. Kerry next year, from 26th–30th July 2026! Looking into group accommodation options and the best one found so far is Fossa Camping: 🏡 26 mobile homes🛏️ A hostel with 44 beds (rented as a full unit)⛺ Camping pitches & van spaces available Would anyone be interested in staying here as a group? If so, please email Fionne so we can decide whether to book or not.

Entries close TOMORROW (Tuesday 27 May at 19:00) for the 4th Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) of the year! Date: Wednesday 28 May Location: Six Mile Water Starts: Anytime between 6.30pm – 7.30pm Enter now or via the QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15549 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-4-25/ Tag your crew, bring your friends for free, and let’s kick off the WEE season with a bang! Entry of the Day is still possible but it costs more and there might not be maps available: https://lvo.org.uk/blog/2024/03/27/event-entry-closing-and-entry-on-day-update/

Entries are now open for WEE4 at Six Mile Water! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-4-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15549 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/X1ye3EUgQr

Don’t forget to sign-up for this coming Sunday’s Running Wild, fun, family-friendly orienteering session. Registration closes Midnight on Tuesday 20 May. When? Sunday 25 May (11am–12:30pm) Where? Tollymore Forest Park Event Info: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/running-wild-may-25/ Register Here or via QR Code: https://forms.office.com/r/h4nf8UpNmz

Entries close TOMORROW (Tuesday 20 May at 19:00) for the 3rd Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) of the year! Date: Wednesday 21 May Location: Antrim Castle Gardens Starts: Anytime between 6.30pm – 7.30pm Enter now or via the QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15548 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-3-25/ Tag your crew, bring your friends for free, and let’s kick off the WEE season with a bang! Entry of the Day is still possible but it costs more and there might not be maps available: https://lvo.org.uk/blog/2024/03/27/event-entry-closing-and-entry-on-day-update/