Author: M O'Sullivan

Join us for LVO’s Autumn Trophy in Donard Forest, Newcastle on Saturday 25 October! ⏰ Starts: Between 11:00am – 12:30pm📍 Location: Donard Forest, NewcastleCourses on offer: 🟡 Yellow | 🟠 Orange | 🟢 Short Green | 🔵 Short Blue Whether you’re new to orienteering or a seasoned competitor, come along and test your navigation skills on the scenic slopes of Donard! 👉 Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-autumn-trophy-25/ 👉Enter directly here: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16473 #Orienteering #LVO #DonardForest #AutumnTrophy #GetOutside #ExploreNI

Don’t forget to sign up for LVO’s Club Meet this coming Saturday 11 October, 10am–2pm at the Mary Peters Track, Belfast. Activities Include: Pilates – indoor session. Professional instruction focusing on core strength training. There will be differentiated exercises for all abilities. Hill training – exercises and techniques to help our climbing and descending technique. Training O courses – 4 courses to choose from to practice your skills and work on your fitness. Register by midnight, Tuesday 7 October Sign up here or scan the QR code – https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/W4UE8tCvsC Full details: lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-oct-25 Free for all LVO, NIOA & Orienteering Ireland Read More …

Training The annual inter-regional competition for juniors aged 14 to 18 was hosted this year by NWOA and our tiny squad was as enthusiastic as always. Once again all of the team were members of LVO and they worked hard coming up to the event participating in coaching  sessions on Slievenagore and Carnawaddy;  and Euan, Ewan and Cillian also attended the Czech O Camp over the summer. Once again James qualified for the JROS summer tour, this time to Deeside, so the team was as well prepared as they could be.  Competition The individual race was on Torver Back Common a mixed Read More …

🌟 LVO Club Meet – Saturday 11 October | 10am–2pm | Mary Peters Track, Belfast 🌟 Ready to train, learn, and connect? Join us for our next Club Meet – open to all levels from juniors to adults. You’ll be grouped by ability with your own dedicated coach! 🔹 Activities Include:🧘‍♀️Pilates – indoor session. Professional instruction focusing on core strength training. There will be differentiated exercises for all abilities.⛰️ Hill training – exercises and techniques to help our climbing and descending technique.🏃‍♀️ Training O courses – 4 courses to choose from to practice your skills and work on your fitness. Read More …

Today we kicked off our 12-week Teens & Tweens program in style — in beautiful Tollymore Forest. This week, our 9–12 year olds got hands-on coaching with two key orienteering skills: setting/orientating the map and cutting corners — learning when to take the direct route and when it’s smarter to go the long way around via paths. They’re already building the confidence and techniques they need to tackle light green courses like pros. Next week we’re learning all about compasses so that we can go in the right direction and straight as possible. We can’t wait!

Join us for Running Wild on the last Sundays of the month – fun, family-friendly orienteering sessions! Whether you’re completely new or already love a forest adventure, it’s the perfect way to jump in. Next session: 📅 Sunday 28 September 🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 Tollymore Forest, Main Carpark ✨No experience needed – just bring your curiosity, energy and love for the outdoors! ✨ Sign up here or scan the QR code before Wednesday 24/09: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/juniors-and-families-coaching-sep-25/ Free for LVO members and only £3 per non-member child. #RunningWildLVO #Orienteering #LifelongAdventure #LaganValleyOrienteers

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is just around the corner, and they need some help to keep things running smoothly! 🟢 Can you help with marshalling on Saturday or Sunday?🟡 Or lend a hand collecting controls on Sunday afternoon? Even a couple of hours of your time would be hugely appreciated — plus it’s a great way to be part of the action if you’re not competing! Message Mark Pruzina at mmmadmin@mourne2day.com if you’re available. Thanks in advance, and see you in the Mournes!

We’re committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone. Our Safeguarding Policy has recently been updated to reflect British Orienteering’s best practices and new guidance. You can read the updated policy on our website under ‘About Us’, via the QR Code or download via this link: https://lvo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/LVO-Safeguarding-Policy-030925.docx Contact details for our Club Designated Safeguarding Officer, Chloe Reed (seen in the picture, helping out at a recent WEE), can be found in the Policy. Please do not hesitate to contact her if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

Join us for our next Club Meet on Saturday 13 September (10am–2pm) at Carnawaddy Mountain, Co. Louth – just an hour from Belfast!📍 Map by Fingal Orienteers: View Map📅 Sign-up closes midnight, Tuesday 9 September: Register here or via the QR Code. 🔹 Free for all LVO, NIOA & OI members🔹 Full details: Event Info🔹 Please register early so we can assign groups, prep exercises and print maps! ⚠️ Note: This is a physically tough, navigationally challenging area with a 30 minute steep walk to the start. Similar terrain to Carlingford – come prepared! Whistle and cagoule compulsory.

If you attended any of our 2025 Wednesday Evening Events (WEEs), we’d really appreciate it if you take a couple of minutes to fill in our short questionnaire: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2ptp9ZQC0D or access it via the QR Code. If you’ve more to say, email LVO Chair and we can set up a call to hear more.  Your thoughts will help us shape an even better series next year. Thank you for being part of our WEE community!