Author: Richard Gamble

Today we enjoyed the last of our 4 score training activities put in place to help prepare us for the forthcoming NI Score Champs in a couple of weeks time. Thank you to our planners/organisers, Mark Earnshaw, Michael Burton, Alan Brett and Peter Reed, along with other lovely people, who made these activities fun and challenging👏. Not using the MOO so much over the restrictive covid period and working out of the back of a car along with the relocation of the LVO store has meant that the kit has been harder to keep track of. With the busy, exciting Read More …

🌳On Saturday the 19 February LVO are hosting the NI Score Champs at Belvoir Park Forest followed by the NI Night Champs. It will be based at Belvoir Activity Centre. 🥇 The annual NIOA prize giving will be held in between the two events. 📢All club and NIOA competitions are open to everyone but to be eligible for a prize you need to be a current member, so no better time than now to get signed up! 🖐Newcomers – Hi, it would be great for you to have fun running and being eligible for some prizes. There are also a Read More …

ℍ𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕓𝕠𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕜 🌲 𝕃𝕒𝕤𝕥 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙 🗓 🧭 Sun 30th Jan 🧭 Sun 27th Feb 🧭 Sun 27th March  Meeting, ready to go at 13:45! Juniors aged 11-14 welcome to join us for these fun Sunday afternoon sessions, if you would like to come along or ask any questions email Juls – rdo@niorienteering.org.uk 📧

🎅On behalf of the LVO committee, I would like to wish all LVO members a very happy and healthy Christmas. 👏 Considering the year we have had, the club has done an amazing job to host so many events and activities, I counted 31 since we were allowed to start back in May! This does not even count the junior coaching and activities organised with local authorities and other partners. What an incredible achievement and one to proud of. Thanks to all the volunteers who have helped, especially those who help plan and organise events and of course the committee Read More …

Join us and have fun finding fings on this festive adventure! 📍People’s Park, Portadown 📅Sunday 12th December ⏰Starts anytime between 1:30 and 3pm (courses close at 4pm) 💷£4 per map 🥮Join us for a mince pie after your course to celebrate our last event of the year! 😊ALL WELCOME4 courses on offer: Mini – 2.5km (within the park) and the rest Urban Courses 🏠🏤🏠⛪ Short – 3.5kmMedium – 4.5kmLong – 8km There is something for everyone, true Festive Fun 🎅forget the busy shops and overpriced “experiences”, get out there and have an adventure this December😃 To book a map email Read More …

🎅Good news for those who are last minute dot com. 🥳We have been able to keep entries open for the Christmas dinner, quiz, prizes and Night-O open until 10pm tomorrow evening (Sunday 28th Nov). 🍴Last time we looked there were 10 spaces still available for the dinner, so don’t miss out. ⛄More info at LVO Ho Ho! Christmas Social/dinner and Night Score – Lagan Valley Orienteers 🎄Enter HERE.

⛄Please Note: Entries are filling up for the LVO Social on Saturday 4 December at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre. 🎄The deadline for entries is midnight tonight (Friday 26 Nov), so enter now and don’t miss out! 🎅For more information, visit LVO Ho Ho! Christmas Social/dinner and Night Score – Lagan Valley Orienteers and to enter visit SiEntries – LVO Ho Ho Ho 🍴If entering more than one person for the meal, please read through the entry instructions carefully before completing the form. 💗We continue to try to keep each other safe, so at the venue face coverings should to be Read More …

It has been brilliant to have a fair bit of orienteering happening recently – and there is more to come, so let’s keep up the momentum! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Here are two events to get entered for now: The final Colour Series of the year is happening at Seskinore, Omagh. Fermo have planned the full 8 courses, so suitable for all ages and abilities, newcomers and experienced competitors. The courses are in the main, ‘Middle Distance’ style (lots of changes of direction and lots of controls) BUT they are not short so you’ll get your moneys worth! The map is good and Read More …

🎅🎄The LVO HO HO is back for 2021 🎅🎄 📍Back at a favourite spot, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre 🌛Fun Night-O 4.30pm start, 45 min score. Torch, whistle and full body cover including a waterproof jacket is mandatory. Under MW16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration, Start and finish will be down at the Lower Ground Level of the Tollymore NOC. Hire dibbers available for free (£30 replacement fee if lost). Those with own dibbers can collect a map and go straight to the start. Changing area and showers available at lower ground level. 🍴 2 course Christmas dinner Read More …

Just a few reminders regarding the Night Champs event tomorrow evening: Registration, download: Registration and download will be based from a car in the car park. If you are ‘hiring’ a dibber or have any other requirements please report to registration. Starts: Start and finish are adjacent to the car park. Please arrive at the start area at your allotted start window. Competitors will start at 1 minute intervals. There is a warm up area next to the start and car park. Clothing and equipment: Arms and legs should be fully covered and a whistle is mandatory. Ensure your torch Read More …