Author: Richard Gamble

👍Club Meets are a new LVO initiative brought about from the request by members to have opportunities for training and coaching to help improve our skills in a social way. We will all meet, start and finish at the same location but the training will take place in smaller groups. Groups will be organised into people with the same level of technical ability and will each have a dedicated coach (and possibly a coaching assistant depending on size of group). Coaching will be organised into three groups – Technical Difficulty (TD)1/2 (White-Yellow), TD3 (Orange) and TD4/5 (Light Green and above). Read More …

Join us for 8 exciting evenings of orienteering with Lagan Valley Orienteers! Our WENTs (Wednesday Evening Night Training) are perfect for both beginners and experienced orienteers looking to improve their skills. Whether you’re new to orienteering or a seasoned pro, our friendly and knowledgeable coaches will be on hand to offer guidance and support. You can participate individually, as a pair or as part of a group – it’s up to you! U16s must pair up with a responsible adult. Experience the thrill of finding controls in the dark, while enjoying the company of fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on Read More …

Yesterday evening an Exceptional General Meeting was held for all NI club members to consider the proposal to amend the membership structure and fees. This came about as a result of changes agreed by the British Orienteering membership at a recent AGM. The following proposals were considered and agreed by representatives from all three NI clubs: Full Year (2024) BOF NIOA Clubs 2024 TOTAL 2023 Total Junior (up to 20 years) £5 £2.50 £2.50 £10 £10 Young Adult (up to 25) £10 £5 £5 £20 £20 (previously student up to 18) Senior £15 £5 £5 £25 £25 Family (2 Seniors Read More …

A wonderful sunny Autumn day welcomed over one hundred participants at Gosford on Sunday for the second Autumn Trophy event. This means that LVO members who participated in both the Cairn Wood and Gosford Forest events are eligible to compete for the club’s Autumn Trophy 🏆 👋Well done to all who took part and especially those who attained a podium place! 🔵Short Blue: 🥇 1st Women – Moire O’Sullivan. 1st Junior Women – Anastasiia Mahlych. 1st Men – Chris Colwell. 1st Junior Men – Peter Gamble. 🥈 2nd Women – Aine McCann. 2nd Junior Women – Emma Graham. 2nd Men Read More …

🏃‍♀️Hurry get entered now – the online entry closes for Gosford is at 11pm this evening. Enter HERE

By Sharon Dickenson So October comes around quickly when you are a Team Manager….it begins in May and gently meanders until showtime….VHI weekend! The hosting country being England this year the venue was unveiled as the Forest of Deane, well known historically as a royal hunting forest, suggesting good running underfoot and vast depths of varied vegetation. Accommodation – all together in the Wye Valley YHA, sure it will be good crack all being in 5-star accommodation, like a big school trip. Team Ireland sorted – after chasing a worthy O’er in each age category from the length and breadth Read More …

By Steph Pruzina As an intrepid band of juniors packed their bags carefully and prepared for an early flight to Birmingham the team leader was making last minute arrangements…..spare dibber- check; control description holders – check; whistles – check; driving license – Panic.. Apparently DVLA do NOT inform you when your license expires and it is theoretically possible to continue driving in blissful ignorance for an unspecified period of time, but not possible to hire a car with the same expire license! A plan was hatched. If we just get the 9-seater advertised at the next hire place then Steph Read More …

👍Coaching is open to all NI Orienteering club members age 16+ Join us for 4️⃣ exciting evenings of Night Nav Coaching!The first session will take place at Lady Dixon Park, BT17 9LA on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 19:30. ❗Booking covers all the progressive sessions – please attend all 4.📝To register click on this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-nav-coaching-tickets-728150025327?aff=oddtdtcreator🏃‍♀️Hurry, there are limited spaces, booking closes 10 November.

🧠It is this time of year that we want members to think about how they would like to develop as an athlete, coach or volunteer. 👍Whatever you are involved with, we feel it is important to reflect and improve your skills, so there is development money available to cover training – just let Ric know if you what courses you are interested in attending (chairperson@lvo.org.uk). 🚑We will also be arranging First Aid Training early in the new year. This opportunity will be open to those who haven’t done Rescue and Emergency Care training before and would be happy to support Read More …

🌳 The first of 3 Autumn Adventures is exactly 1 month away – so start making arrangements! 🗺 Where? At the wonderful Gosford Forest Park 📆 When? Sunday 22 October, starts from 2pm until 3.30pm 💻 Online entry is now open! More info here. ✏Pencil in the 2 NI Colour Series events now too. Further information to follow along with online entry.