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What a day on the slopes of the Sperrins’ Carntogher Mountain last Saturday! ⛰️ Our incredible orienteers showed true grit, endurance and determination — and we’re thrilled to celebrate their success! 🙌 🌟 Your 2025 Northern Ireland Long Distance Champions are: W10 🥇 Sophie Kerr (LVO) W12 🥇 Chloé Campbell (LVO) W21 🥇 Áine Colwell (LVO) W35 🥇 Olivia Baxter (LVO) W45 🥇 Moire O’Sullivan (LVO) W50 🥇 Norma Rea (LVO) W55 🥇 Carol Black (LVO) W60 🥇 Stephanie Pruzina (LVO) W70 🥇 Ann Savage (LVO) M10 🥇 Dylan Kennedy (LVO) M12 🥇 Aran Power (LVO) M14 🥇 Cillian Lynch Read More …

The hCOW tables, following the Autumn Trophy event at Donard Forest, are now published. You can find them at “STANDINGS>hCOW”. If, like me, that sends you into a password verification process, you can get at them via “Resources>OneDrive Public>[3] hCOW>hCOW2025”. As hCOW calculations are based of results from level5 courses it’s the results from the Short Blue and Short Green that were used. For Tyrella and Gortin (the final two colour events) it will be Brown to Short Blue that will count. There’s still all to play for – you can try either for consistency (hCOW) or for improvement (Regatta).

Our club is always looking for ways to improve and make sure we’re offering the best experience for all our members. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just joined, your opinion matters! 💬 Please take a few minutes to fill in our short survey and let us know how you think the club is doing — and what you’d like to see in the future. Your feedback will help shape our plans for the next season and beyond. 🙌 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/y18CHpXQ0F 💪 Thank you for being part of our community — together, we can make Lagan Valley Orienteers even better! Read More …

Registration closes TOMORROW (Monday 3 November) at midnight for our 1st of seven WENTs of 2025 (Wednesday Evening Night Training)! Taking place in Ormeau Park, Belfast on Wednesday 5 November from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, it is a great chance for newcomers as well as seasoned club members to go for a mid-week navigation run in the dark. Full details can be found here or via the QR code: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/went-1-25/ Or sign-up directly HERE.

Get ready for a fantastic double-header day on Saturday 8 November featuring: – NI Colour Series & Leinster League at Tyrella Dunes– NI Night Championships at Castlewellan Entries close at midnight on Sunday 2 November – don’t miss out! 👉 Enter now via the link or QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16617 ⚠️ Important:No late entries or Entries on the Day for Tyrella due to security clearance requirements. When registering, you must provide Name, Address, and Date of Birth for everyone (including children and non-runners). You’ll also need vehicle driver’s name, registration, make, model, and colour. Photographic ID is required for all registered participants Read More …

You can find the list at “STANDINGS>Colour Standards>Colour Standards.pdf”. With 2 colour events remaining in the year it’s time to take decisions on which courses you want to run at Tyrella and Gortin. hCOW tables to follow.

Whether you’re brand new to course planning or want to sharpen your skills, this hands-on, practical course on Saturday 28 February 2026 is perfect for you! 📍 Learn the ins and outs of Planning with expert guidance from Philip Baxter. 💻 Get support using Condes and PurplePen software. 🌳 Take your learning outdoors with real-life planning in Hillsborough Forest. 📘 Understand BOF rules to create fair, safe and exciting courses. 🥪 Plus — lunch and refreshments are included! If you’re already planning an event (like a WEE), come along and get personalised feedback and support. 📅 Don’t miss out — Read More …

Get ready for a fantastic double-header day on Saturday 8 November featuring: – NI Colour Series & Leinster League at Tyrella Dunes– NI Night Championships at Castlewellan 🕛 Entries close at midnight on Sunday 2 November – don’t miss out! 👉 Enter now via the link or QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16617 ⚠️ Important:No late entries or Entries on the Day for Tyrella due to security clearance requirements. When registering, you must provide Name, Address, and Date of Birth for everyone (including children and non-runners). You’ll also need vehicle driver’s name, registration, make, model, and colour. Photographic ID is required for all Read More …

Registration is now open for our 1st of seven WENTs of 2025 (Wednesday Evening Night Training)! Taking place in Ormeau Park, Belfast on Wednesday 5 November from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, it is a great chance for newcomers as well as seasoned club members to go for a mid-week navigation run in the dark. Full details can be found here or via the QR code: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/went-1-25/ Or sign-up directly HERE.

🏆 Northern Ireland Long Distance Orienteering Champs 2025 📍 Carntogher – Saturday 1st November ⛰️ Ready to take on some of the best contour-rich open hill terrain in Northern Ireland? North West Orienteering Club is welcoming us back to Carntogher, Maghera for an epic day of orienteering you won’t want to miss! 🎯 Whether you’re chasing titles or just love a good challenge, this is a must-do event for any NI orienteer. 📍 Just 1 hour from Belfast – no excuses! 🕙 ENTRY DEADLINE: 10PM, Sunday 26th October ⏳ Spots are filling fast – don’t leave it too late! 💻 Read More …