This Wednesday (19th) we’re slipping in an extra Sporteering event (sorry, training activity – gotta keep the BOF tally man happy !!). Running training doesn’t seem to be floating anyone’s boat post Xmas, so hopefully this will keep the regular Wednesday night club get-together going. Sporteering is an excellent way to combine a training run with sharpening up your map reading and route choice on the move. The score format means that all abilities can decide on how far and how long you want to stay out. To give us a break from Tim Hortons, we’re meeting at Slim’s Kitchen Read More …

I am looking for 4 volunteers to help man gates in Botanic Gardens tomorrow (Friday) evening for an hour or so while the Senior Squad carry out some sprint relay training. The requirement is to meet Susan at about 8.45pm by the PEC then man a gate from about 9.00pm to 09.45pm to make sure no member of the public gets into the park while the gates are open after hours. If you can help please email me (philip@niorienteering.org.uk if you don’t already have my email) and I’ll pass your details onto Susan The short notice is because I only Read More …

Thank you to those that have registered for the LVO (and anyone else that wants to come) Training Day at Parkanaur on Sun 23 Feb. To make this really worthwhile for the coaches and planners we are encouraging you all to come along, but we need to know who is coming so that we can prepare enough maps for the right levels of exercises. To register just email Philip (philip@niorienteering.org.uk) with your name, age class (M or W + age) and standard (current colour standard or novice). The sooner you email the better but by next Tuesday please. The first Read More …

Wednesday sees another of our fortnightly Sporteering training sessions. As before meet at Tim Hortons, Connswater Shopping Centre, 7pm for 7:30pm start. Weather forecast is for improvement by Wed lunch time so hopefully there’ll not be too many flying wheelie bins to dodge. Start will be a short distance away behind Home Bargains if you’re running late. For full details of what you need go to the fixtures list and click on the event. If you would like to have a go at setting up a sporteering course get in touch by posting a comment below or contacting someone on Read More …

NWOC have reluctantly had to postpone the NI Score and Night Championships due to take place tomorrow, 8th February, due to the storm weather that is forecast and the possibility that the National Trust may close Mussenden Temple for safety. They hope to reschedule for Sat 22nd February and will confirm the change of date in the near future. Please pass this message on to anyone you know was planning to go.

Our Club Score Champs are at Hillsborough Forest Park on Sunday 2nd February. If you’ve been coming to the great training sessions for the past few Sundays then you’ll be at a peak of physical and mental fitness for the 45 minute Score challenge. Or maybe you’re a newcomer or family and fancy exploring the forest park using a map – don’t let the word “Champs” put you off, the event is suitable for everyone, all are very welcome! Have a look at Fixtures on the LVO website for full information.

This Wednesday sees the return of Sporteering. We are hoping to run 4 or 5 more between now and the start of the WEE Series in May. If you enjoyed it before come along to Tim Hortons, Connswater Shopping Centre, 7pm for 7:30pm start. If you havent tried it come and see what you missed. Start will be a short distance away at CS Lewis Square if you’re running late. For full details of what you need go to the fixtures list and click on the event. Bit of club trivia. Look out for control 117 on Wednesday, site of Read More …

LVO are hosting a club training day in Parkanaur Forest Park near Dungannon on Sunday 23rd February 2020 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The aim is to get some training and have lots of fun. Training for every level will be available to all – no need to be a LVO member. Pre-registration is essential so that we can sort groups and print sufficient maps. Cost will be approx £5 for seniors, £3 for juniors. Closing date for registration is 19th February. To register email philip@niorienteering.org.uk with the following details: Name; age; experience (novice or current colour standard); club if applicable.

Happy New O-Year to all! In the Colour Standards folder (Resources>LVO Public Folders>Colour Standards) your 2019 colours have been transferred from the Colour Standards table to the Colour History table. The 2020 standards will start to appear whenever you achieve a standard time in a 2020 event and have 2 achievements in the preceding 12-month period. The colour events are listed in the Colour Standards table. The Colour Standards table also shows your membership status and there are still a lot of folk in the pink (you really are lapsed members now!). Please take a moment to get your membership Read More …