As some of you will know, over the past few years I have been running a Schools Orienteering Competition in conjunction with Portadown College for students undertaking Orienteering as part of their GCSE PE. This year the College have taken a step back to organise other events, so we have taken the step forward to take on the running of the whole event. This is currently the only GCSE PE Schools Competition in NI that meets the standards required for Assessment with proper Orange and Yellow Courses and thus we are keen to keep it going. However, in doing so, Read More …

Our official LVO club kit is now available to order — including t-shirts, singlets and windbreakers in our iconic red, black and white. Order by 24 October to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Just fill out the form below and we’ll have you looking the part in no time! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5pFWtJqIXwmrwllilQWjGglTvV5XI9gpvXF_cNRNgzk_PCg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Join us for LVO’s Autumn Trophy in Donard Forest, Newcastle on Saturday 25 October! ⏰ Starts: Between 11:00am – 12:30pm📍 Location: Donard Forest, NewcastleCourses on offer: 🟡 Yellow | 🟠 Orange | 🟢 Short Green | 🔵 Short Blue Whether you’re new to orienteering or a seasoned competitor, come along and test your navigation skills on the scenic slopes of Donard! 👉 Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-autumn-trophy-25/ 👉Enter directly here: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16473 #Orienteering #LVO #DonardForest #AutumnTrophy #GetOutside #ExploreNI

Don’t forget to sign up for LVO’s Club Meet this coming Saturday 11 October, 10am–2pm at the Mary Peters Track, Belfast. Activities Include: Pilates – indoor session. Professional instruction focusing on core strength training. There will be differentiated exercises for all abilities. Hill training – exercises and techniques to help our climbing and descending technique. Training O courses – 4 courses to choose from to practice your skills and work on your fitness. Register by midnight, Tuesday 7 October Sign up here or scan the QR code – https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/W4UE8tCvsC Full details: lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/club-meet-oct-25 Free for all LVO, NIOA & Orienteering Ireland Read More …

Training The annual inter-regional competition for juniors aged 14 to 18 was hosted this year by NWOA and our tiny squad was as enthusiastic as always. Once again all of the team were members of LVO and they worked hard coming up to the event participating in coaching  sessions on Slievenagore and Carnawaddy;  and Euan, Ewan and Cillian also attended the Czech O Camp over the summer. Once again James qualified for the JROS summer tour, this time to Deeside, so the team was as well prepared as they could be.  Competition The individual race was on Torver Back Common a mixed Read More …

🌟 LVO Club Meet – Saturday 11 October | 10am–2pm | Mary Peters Track, Belfast 🌟 Ready to train, learn, and connect? Join us for our next Club Meet – open to all levels from juniors to adults. You’ll be grouped by ability with your own dedicated coach! 🔹 Activities Include:🧘‍♀️Pilates – indoor session. Professional instruction focusing on core strength training. There will be differentiated exercises for all abilities.⛰️ Hill training – exercises and techniques to help our climbing and descending technique.🏃‍♀️ Training O courses – 4 courses to choose from to practice your skills and work on your fitness. Read More …

Today we kicked off our 12-week Teens & Tweens program in style — in beautiful Tollymore Forest. This week, our 9–12 year olds got hands-on coaching with two key orienteering skills: setting/orientating the map and cutting corners — learning when to take the direct route and when it’s smarter to go the long way around via paths. They’re already building the confidence and techniques they need to tackle light green courses like pros. Next week we’re learning all about compasses so that we can go in the right direction and straight as possible. We can’t wait!

Join us for Running Wild on the last Sundays of the month – fun, family-friendly orienteering sessions! Whether you’re completely new or already love a forest adventure, it’s the perfect way to jump in. Next session: 📅 Sunday 28 September 🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm 📍 Tollymore Forest, Main Carpark ✨No experience needed – just bring your curiosity, energy and love for the outdoors! ✨ Sign up here or scan the QR code before Wednesday 24/09: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/juniors-and-families-coaching-sep-25/ Free for LVO members and only £3 per non-member child. #RunningWildLVO #Orienteering #LifelongAdventure #LaganValleyOrienteers

The NISeries, Colour Standards and hCOW tables have been updated following the NWOC event at Portstewart Sand Dunes last Saturday. You will find them on the website’s Public OneDrive. With 3 colour events left in the year and a certain number to count in each category (4 in NISeries, 3 in Colour Standards and 5 in hCOW) you need to carefully decide which courses you wish to run to count in the final analyses.

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is just around the corner, and they need some help to keep things running smoothly! 🟢 Can you help with marshalling on Saturday or Sunday?🟡 Or lend a hand collecting controls on Sunday afternoon? Even a couple of hours of your time would be hugely appreciated — plus it’s a great way to be part of the action if you’re not competing! Message Mark Pruzina at mmmadmin@mourne2day.com if you’re available. Thanks in advance, and see you in the Mournes!