hCOW Tables available

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).

📣 We Want Your Feedback! 🏆

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 …

⏰ WENT#1 Entries close TOMORROW (Mon 3/11) at midnight

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.

🕛 Tyrella / Castlewellan Entries Close TOMORROW (Sun 2/11) at midnight

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 …

Colour Standards updated with Donard Results

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.

🧭 Learn to Plan Like a Pro! 🗺️

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 …

🏃‍♂️ Entries Now Open for Tyrella and Castlewellan – and Closing Soon!

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 …

Register now for WENT#1, Ormeau Park, Wed 5 Nov

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.

🕙 Entries close this Sunday for NI Long Champs, Carntogher

🏆 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 …

🧭🏃‍♂️Get Ready for Relay Races at our last Club Meet of the Year!

 Terrified of teamwork? Baffled by the gaffles? Flustered by very-close-together flags? Then come along to our last Club Meet of the year, where it’s all about relays, teamwork, and having fun! 📍 Lady Dixon Park📅 Saturday 15 November🕙 10am–2pm It’s the perfect chance to learn, laugh, and maybe even be part of the winning team! 😄 Sign up directly via the QR Code or this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/neEn1uBVpV Full details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-nov-25/ 💰 Free for members of LVO, NIOA, and Orienteering Ireland, and for under 10s. £5 for non-members. Bring your team spirit and let’s wrap up the season in style! 🏅