🧭 This the penultimate WENT this year, is the last instalment from Philip. Be sure that he will have something planned to challenge participants of all abilities. 📆 Wednesday 13 December. ⏰ 7.15pm registration/briefing for a 7.30pm Start. 📍 Meeting in the upper(northern) car park 🗺 We will be using real controls and dibbers. Dibbers can be borrowed. 🔦 Bring a head torch, compass and Hi-viz clothing. (Head torches and compasses can also be borrowed). 💰 Entry is free for members, £3 for non-members. ❗ Note: U16s need to be accompanied by an adult. 💻 More info can be found Read More …

Due to the weather warning for heavy rain, wind and cold temperatures, tonight’s WENT is being postponed. It is now scheduled to take place on Wed 3 January. In the mean time get yourself entered for some other activities before the year end: ⭐Wed 13 Dec: WENT#7 Lady Dixon – Refreshments afterwards. ⭐Wed 20 Dec WENT#8 Ballymena – New map of Town Centre and refreshments afterwards. ⭐Thu 28 Dec NWOC Christmas Event – Musenden / Downhill Demesne

Report written by LVO Coach and generally good apple Steph Pruzina This year’s Hawkshead trip must rank as one of the best! From NIOA we had a very small group…where are all the M/W16s? I subjected Emma and Sam to the usual long drive from Cairnryan, which enables me to take the tent and makes for a less stressful journey. The navigation challenge started early as we detoured along ‘grass-up-the-middle’ roads to avoid an accident, but by reducing the time spent relaxing in the American Restaurant we still made it to the YH by bedtime. We were joined by Chloe, Read More …

🏃‍♀️ Hurry, the deadline for entries is 7.30pm tomorrow, book now! 🧭 Philip has planned some cunning courses for us to enjoy. 📆 Wednesday 29 November. ⏰ 7.15pm registration/briefing for a 7.30pm Start. 📍 Meeting at the McClay Library car park. 🔦 Bring a head torch, compass and Hi-viz clothing. (Head torches and compasses can be lent out). We are using real controls and dibbers which can be borrowed if necessary. 💰 Entry is free for members, £3 for non-members. ❗ Note: U16s need to be accompanied on the course by an adult. 💻 For more info visit: Wednesday Evening Read More …

Don’t miss out – The deadline for ticket sales is midnight tonight! MicrO Course + Christmas Dinner + Quiz/Games all for just £15 Adult and £10 Junior. For more info and to book click on this link: 🎄🎅🎁LVO Ho Ho Christmas Social – Lagan Valley Orienteers

🧭 Philip has something cunning planned for us this week around Botanic Gardens and the adjacent Queens buildings. 📆 Wednesday 29 November ⏰ 7.15pm registration/briefing for a 7.30pm Start. 📍 Meeting at The McClay Library car park. 🗺 We will be using real controls and dibbers. Dibbers can be borrowed. 🔦 Bring a head torch, compass and Hi-viz clothing. (Head torches and compasses can be lent out). 💰 Entry is free for members, £3 for non-members. ❗ Note: U16s need to be accompanied by an adult. 💻 More info can be found here: Wednesday Evening Night Training WENT5 – Botanic/QUB Read More …

Tickets are still on sale until midnight on Sunday, or until sold out. MicrO course + Christmas Dinner + Quiz/Games all for just £15 Adult and £10 Junior. For more info and to book click on this link: 🎄🎅🎁LVO Ho Ho Christmas Social – Lagan Valley Orienteers Tickets are selling well, so to avoid missing out on a great night, book now!

It has been great to see so many LVOers out enjoying the training and coaching being put on by the club. The dark and damp days seem to be no barrier for us 💪 Three reminders for this week: 1️⃣ WENT Stranmillis College – Wed @ 7.15pm 📝 Don’t forget to sign up for the WENT at Stanmillis College – go on our website: lvo.org.uk for more info and online entry which closes tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7.30pm. 🎉 This is a special event to mark the end of the Centenary year for Stranmillis. Stephen Gilmore has planned a fun course Read More …

Limited numbers for our highly anticipated Christmas club social at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre on Sat 2 December. Booking closes at Midnight Sunday 26th November – so book now to avoid disappointment. To book, click HERE.

With Whitespots being the final colour event of the year it’s time to do the final calculations. The NISeries tables have gone to NIOA for publication but a copy can be found on the club website’s public resources. Congratualtions to class winners Áine McCann, Olivia Baxter, James Ewart, Ann Savage, Cecil Armstrong and Aran Power for topping their class; Paul Graham led Light Green but didn’t have the requisite 4 results to be considered as a winner. The Colour Standards table has been updated and sets your 2023 colour standard achievement. That has been carried into the Colour History table, Read More …