Entries are now open for WEE2 at Belvoir Forest, Belfast! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-2-26/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17846 Remember you can bring non-member friends for free! Sign them up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SP55ceKbSB
The results from Ormeau Park have now been put into the mill and have produced your starting handicaps for the 2026 series. Due to the variation in technical difficulty and terrain your handicaps from previous series are not carried forward (unlike hCOW) so Ormeau has not coughed up any points towards your hCOW (consistency) or Regatta (improvement) scoring – that starts next week! You’ll find the Ormeau results on the website by following this link:- STANDINGS > hCOW > hCOW2026 > hCALF2026
On behalf of Lagan Valley Orienteers and NI Orienteering, we extend our deepest sympathies to Anyta, the family circle and all their many friends in Fingal Orienteers and the Orienteering Ireland community on the recent passing of Dave Richardson at the Irish Orienteering Championships. We thank Stephen Gilmore (Lagan Valley Orienteers & NIOA Secretary) for this message of condolence on behalf of our club and NIOA: Dave along with Anyta enjoyed the European City Race Tour, racing in cities across Europe and incorporating a weekend of sightseeing. As my friendly rival he said that I always beat him by one Read More …
Entries close TOMORROW (Tuesday 5 May at 7pm) for WEE1 at Ormeau Park, Belfast! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-1-26/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17845 Unfortunately, no entries on the day because Belfast parks prohibit cash transactions on site. Remember you can bring non-member friends for free! Sign them up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rqrU4GNbcj
Good luck to the 54 LVO members who are heading off this weekend to the Irish Orienteering Championships! 🧭🍀 Wishing you all a fantastic time navigating the wild terrain of Cork’s Sheep’s Head. Bring back plenty of medals, great stories and a bit of glory too! 💪🏅
🎉 Congratulations to Chloe and Fionne on qualifying as orienteering coaches! A big thank you to Helen for mentoring them, Philip for carrying out their assessment, to Ric for his support via Sport NI funding and to all the orienteers who generously gave their time to support the practical sessions. We’re excited to see them in action at upcoming LVO Club Meets and working with our ever-growing junior section.
Enter now for next week’s WEE1 at Ormeau Park, Belfast! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-1-26/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17845 Unfortunately, no entries on the day because Belfast parks prohibit cash transactions on site. Remember you can bring non-member friends for free! Sign them up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rqrU4GNbcj
Does your child want to learn how to orienteer or improve their skills? 🧭 This May & June, our coaches are available to shadow juniors or families on Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) courses. It’s a great way to build skills and confidence outdoors. Scan the QR code to get in touch or get in contact with Steph, and we’ll match you with a coach!
Want to share the thrill of orienteering with your friends? Now’s your chance! If you bring a friend to any of our Wednesday Evening Events (WEE) in May or June, they’ll get to race for FREE! Here’s how it works:1. Fill in the form with your friend’s details: Name, Course (Long/Short), Start Block, Age Category, and Gender. Click here to fill out the form for WEE1 in Ormeau2. Your friend shows up at registration, gets their free dibber, fills in a quick form for emergency details, and they’re all set to run the course—for zero cost! Not only do your friends get Read More …
Entries are now open for WEE1 at Ormeau Park, Belfast! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-1-26/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17845 . Unfortunately, no entries on the day because Belfast parks prohibit cash transactions on site. Remember you can bring non-member friends for free! Sign them up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rqrU4GNbcj