IntrO at Carnfunnock

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The IntrO activity on Sunday will be a 4-control PreO course, counting towards the club’s PreO Championship.  Start and finish will  be at the SW corner of the car park, beside the FootO start.  There are a several things to note: The PreO course runs through the FootO terrain, so PreO must be undertaken after your FootO run (does this make it PostO?). The area used has not seen much management since the survey was done so use vegetation boundaries as locators at your peril! The paths haven’t seen much management either but you must take care to stay on Read More …

Autumn Trophy 2 – Sunday 18th October – Carnfunnock Country Park

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Course details: Green course. 4.9km with 150m climb and 17 controls Orange course. 3.4km with 80m climb and 12 controls Yellow course. 1.8km with 60m climb and 9 controls As regards parking, there is a charge but a reduced one for orienteers. The car parking is right beside the start and finish. Let the man on the gate know that you are orienteering and collect a token from him. Before you leave, take this to the shop, on site, to pay. I think £3/car instead of £4.50. Entry fees are £6 for Seniors and £3 for Juniors, Students and unwaged. Read More …

Training Wed 14 Oct Barnett Demesne

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Wednesday evening training continues at Barnett Demesne starting at 6.45pm.  The session will last about an hour.   For beginners there will be coaching on using a compass and map reading and for the more experienced there will be a ‘planning ahead’ exercise.  The light is fading fast now so head-torches are advised, control card holders will be useful and dibbers are not required.  Compasses will be available if you don’t have one.  If you have any questions you can email me on rdonioa’at’btinternet.com

NICS 6 – Travel

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Going to NICS 6 this Saturday and have spare seats in your vehicle or want to go but can’t get there?  Use the LVO Travel Sharing page to marry up the two! To offer a lift use the form here: Offer a Lift To request a lift use the form here: Looking a lift All the page does is let you know what is on offer and what is requested.  Making it happen …. that’s up to you!

Club Training Wed 5 Oct

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Twilight Training (warm up for WENT) will be held on Wednesdays throughout October alongside novice training for newcomers to QUBOC and UU. This week training will be at Barnett Demesne (Malone House car park) from 6.45 to 7.45pm. You will need a head torch for the later part of the session. Hopefully the QUBOC head torches will appear! Novice training will be pitched from absolute beginner upwards and club training will focus on improving map memory. The training will be run by Philip and Helen – any queries to rdonioa (at) btinternet.com. You do not need to be a member Read More …

N Ireland Road Relays: Victoria Park Belfast

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Well done the the our juniors Andrew, Peter and Rachel who took part in the N Ireland road relays at Victoria Park. They ran a fast paced race at just over 1600m (roughly a mile) and did very well, finishing one behind the other in the order given above and not that far behind the winner. There were a number of adults from the club at the race as well so well done to those that took part.

Club Training – Wednesday 30th September – Hillsborough Forest

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This Wednesdays club training is at Hillsborough Forest again starting at 6.30 PM.  Meet in the main car park off Park Street. Full leg cover is needed.  Also bring a torch just in case we loose the light! Controls will be collected in at 8 PM As each week everyone is welcome.  There will be training available for all.  Beginners, Improvers, Experienced.  Members and non-members. To assist in planning please register so we know how many to expect. Need a lift or can offer a lift? Use the travel sharing page.

Club Training – Wednesday 23rd September – Hillsborough Forest

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This Wednesdays club training is at Hillsborough Forest starting at 6.30 PM.  Meet in the main car park off Park Street. This week we will be looking at bearings so a compass will be needed.  Also bring a torch just in case we loose the light! As each week everyone is welcome.  There will be training available for all.  Beginners, Improvers, Experienced.  Members and non-members. To assist in planning please register so we know how many to expect. Need a lift or can offer a lift? Use the travel sharing page. Want to get ahead of the game? Have a look at Read More …

Club Training – Wednesday 16th September – Barnetts Demesne

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This Wednesday night’s training will look at pacing. There will be dibbers available to borrow if you don’t have one. This coaching is for all standards – Philip Baxter will be there to help adult novices and Greg McCann will be there for the more experienced. Start time is 7.00pm. Meet at Malone House car park. Non-members are more than welcome to come along. Prices Members: Free Non-members: £3.00 or for £5 you can join the club for the rest of the year. To assist in planning please register so we know how many to expect.