There is a lot going in in May and June – the WEE Series has just kicked off this week. As well as looking forward to what all is on offer here we have the NI Sprint and Middle Championships on Saturday 1 June. To find out more information on this double header championship day and to enter click on the links below: NI Sprint Championships – Ballymena – (lvo.org.uk) NI Middle Championships – Carnearney – (lvo.org.uk)
🌞With the better weather threatening to come and the longer evenings ahead, there is no better time to get out and enjoy exploring the great outdoors. 😀From 1st May there is a reduced membership price for NEW members. So, if you are thinking about joining or know someone else who is, now is a great time. Senior membership is only £16 and there are equally good deals for Juniors, Young adults and families! 🏃♀️Membership will last up until the end of the year but there are so many orienteering events and activities planned for this month alone, including the WEE Read More …
FOOT – Friday Open Orienteering Training is exactly that – training open to all! So, whether you are an experienced orienteer, a fell runner wanting to improve your nav skills, a complete novice wanting to learn a new skill or a family wanting to get out together and explore – we have it covered! Courses and Coaching 🗺 3 training courses available to suit all ages and abilities. 🙂 Coach available for novice and improver orienteers. ⏱ Timing (dibbers) will be used, and a printout of your results provided. More info and Entries 💻 For more info visit LVO Fixtures Read More …
Online entry is now closed and on the last count we have 111 competitors which is great! There are always a few extra maps printed off for each course for Entries On Day (EOD) but not many. Priority for maps obviously goes to those who have entered online beforehand. To ensure these participants get maps, EOD participants will start in the last Start window which is 1245-1300. Please do not arrive early to start as the Starters will be politely have to tell you to wait. Courses close at 3pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!
❗ 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 …
📍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!
💻 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)