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The more observant may have noticed fixtures for 2019 starting to appear on the BOF (British Orienteering Federation) and LVO websites.  At club level this is a work in progress but for all the major events dates and venues are all confirmed, so get those diaries out. We are still working on venues for club events, so if there’s somewhere you’d really like to get a run out on (or somewhere you want to avoid!!) drop a comment below. Also note at a club level the Spring Cup and Autumn Trophy are provisional dates that may change once venues are Read More …

After last week’s epic tricks, WENT 2 moves to Ormeau Park this week for a new variation. Meet at the main Ormeau Park car park at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm mass start. As usual, the planner has come up with a new game to play called O’Boggle and there will be something for all standards. All are welcome although novice juniors will have to be accompanied by an adult. The format remains: mass start, 45 minute time limit, controls collected. Although the weather forecast is not great, don’t be put off coming. Orienteering is an outdoor sport and skin Read More …

NIOA have posted information here about pre-registration for NI Colour Series 6 – cut-off for registration is Tuesday 6th November.

The colour standards list, updated with the Divis results, is available at “Resources>LVO Public Folders>Colour Standards”.  With one colour event to go (Tyrella) have a look to see if you can improve your colour standing for the historical list.  It’s your 3 best results in a 12-month window – they appear on the list as capital letters.

Looking for something to do on Sunday? Worried that the season might be coming to an end? Never fear, we still have plenty on offer. Why not come and join us on Sunday afternoon in Kilbroney Forest Park. If you came to the Autumn Trophy event you’ll know how good the park is. If you didn’t attend before now is your chance. As well as the orienteering, there is also a coaching session beforehand on route choice for any juniors or novices looking to improve. All I would ask is that if you wish to attend either or both, please Read More …

The Autumn Trophy standings have been calculated following last Saturday’s event at Divis and can be found at “Resources>LVO Public Folders>Club Colour Series”.  Congratulations to all the class winners – that’s the first in each class listing and with an asterisk against their name.  The asterisk indicates that you achieved 2 results so were eligible to be considered for the win.  There are 28 asterisks out of a club of 226 members; how do we get folk to go orienteering?

We had to change the password on the LVO OneDrive useful information store, that you log into with lvo_officials@outlook.com If you need the new password, please just contact secretary@lvo.org.uk or any member of the committee. Cecil

After the exciting urban challenge of Sporteering last night, are you ready to switch to the Wednesday Evening Night Training series – the WENT? Running for the next 7 Wednesdays in and around Belfast these evenings give you the opportunity to practise your running, your navigation and your route planning as you play whatever orienteering games the devious planner has to offer. The format is the same each week: meet at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm mass start. There will be 15 controls to visit in whatever order you choose with a 45 min time limit. We will be using electronic Read More …

You probably know that we have an AED – Automated External Defibrillator in the MOO. It hangs by the door with the First Aid kit. Fortunately we haven’t had to use it yet, but if we did would YOU know how? Free training sessions are available at the venues below, which are open to any club member. Simply click on the link to book a free space via Eventbrite. District Venue Date Time Link Belfast / Greater Belfast House of Sport 19th October 2018 19:00 – 21:00 Book Now Antrim & Newtownabbey Valley Leisure Centre 26th October 2018 19:00 – Read More …