Author: Richard Gamble

👏Thank you everyone who competed in the NI championship races, I hope you had a great day running these very different, challenging, yet still, some how, very enjoyable courses! Again, a huge thank you to everyone involved in putting the double header together, it was great to see so many willing and happy volunteers pulling together to make a wonderful event – there was great praise from all the competitors, especially those who travelled up from the south and from across the water. Special thank you to organisers – Ric Gamble and Cecil Armstrong; Planners – Richard Vasey and Wilbert Read More …

🎉Congratulations to our May WEE Series winners! With the best three out of the four runs in May being counted and with prizes for the top three male and female athletes and for Juniors too, here are the overall podium results: In the Short Course, the top females were: 1️⃣Jennifer Dawson (Max 300 points), 2️⃣Oonagh Reeve (296) and 3️⃣Abbie Green (288). The short race males were as follows: 1️⃣Luke Wilkins (287 points), 2️⃣Finn Dawson (268) and 3️⃣Elliot Crawford (187). Elliot only completed two courses, so one to look out for in June! And in the long race, the top three women Read More …

🌲Tollymore Festival of Orienteering – It is exactly one month away until the LVO summer highlight – 3 days of orienteering in great terrain and an equal measure of craic to go with it. As well as the Urban Race on the Friday, Colour Series event on the Saturday and Relay on the Sunday there is a BBQ at the campsite and outdoor games. So, book now and why not invite some friends to have a taste of all things O. More info here: The Tollymore Festival of Orienteering – (lvo.org.uk) But no need to wait that long to get Read More …

On Wednesday night we saw the second instalment of the May WEE Series. Around 60 orienteers navigated their way round the grounds of UUJ. How is it the accommodation block always trips me up? – A large part down to the good planning of Billy Reed. The previous Wednesday, first time planner Henry Montgomery also had about 60 of us darting about Ormeau. Great courses to enjoy on another wonderful evening. So these two sets of results allow us to have the first look at how things are shaping up in the WEE May league! Yes that’s right the WEE Read More …

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 …