Author: Richard Gamble

🏃‍♀️ 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)

⏰ A reminder that the club AGM will be held after the Club Meet this coming Saturday afternoon – Saturday 9th March. 📍 It will take place in the education room at Gosford Forest Park, immediately after we have a bite to eat approx.1.30/2pm start. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦It would be great to see a representation from all sections of our club, new members and juniors especially welcome, it will give you an idea of what’s going on and how you can contribute and fit in to the bigger plan. 🏆During this meeting we award The Steve McGibbon Trophy. This is the most Read More …

For more information and to enter visit: NI Colour Series 1 – Drumkeeragh Forest – Lagan Valley Orienteers (lvo.org.uk)

5️⃣Great reasons to car share: 💚 Be more environmentally friendly – lower our carbon footprint! 💚 Save fuel costs – passengers please thank the driver and help cover costs! 💚 Be more social – have time for a catch up with club mates, pre and post event! 💚 Free up parking space for other users – this helps prevent overflow onto country roads. It is important to keep the locals happy so they will have us back! 💚 Help our members who do not have access to a private vehicle – make sure everyone can take part when our events Read More …

🏆The postponed 2023 Long Distance Championships are now just around the corner and entries close TODAY❗ Note: Entries on the day will be on non-competitive courses only. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦There are courses for everyone of all ages and abilities – in fact there are 12 different courses to choose from. 🥇🥈🥉Although these courses are open to everyone, if you wish to be eligible to be NI Champ you must be a member of a NI Orienteering Club and enter the correct age class – note as this is the postponed 2023 Champs, enter the class you were in last year or run Read More …

🏆The postponed 2023 Long Distance Championships are now just around the corner and entries close TOMORROW❗ Note: Entries on the day will be on non-competitive courses only. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦There are courses for everyone of all ages and abilities – in fact there are 12 different courses to choose from. 🥇🥈🥉Although these courses are open to everyone, if you wish to be eligible to be NI Champ you must be a member of a NI Orienteering Club and enter the correct age class – note as this is the postponed 2023 Champs, enter the class you were in last year or run Read More …