If you are a subscriber to the LVO website you will have been used to receiving an email when news is posted. Recently something broke behind the scenes, unexpectedly and badly. I’ve been working to restore the subscription service. There’s more to do but you should now start to receive those emails again. In case you missed any of the recent news, here are links: Regards, Geoffrey

We are hoping that tea, coffee and buns will be available again after our run round Hillsborough tomorrow. So, Juniors, if you have time, please can you make or bring some buns, cake or biscuits along, Ric & Sarah will bring along the flasks of tea and coffee. And Seniors, please bring some change along to avail of these treats and support whilst supporting our juniors. See you there!

I hope all LVO members had a great Easter weekend, there was certainly lots of fun had by those who headed to the Lakes for this years JK. A very heathy number of us (34 in total) headed off to join 2500 other orienteers from around Britain, Ireland, Europe and even further afield to run about in seemingly random directions. Well done to all who took part and big congratulations to some of our talented juniors who brought home medals! In the relay our Mini team made up of Aran Power🥉, Cillian Lynch🥉and Ewan Ewart🥉got a bronze and Ewan’s big Read More …

Various tables have been updated with the performances at Castleward. You can find them at “Resources>OneDrive Public>” then “Colour Standards>Colour Standards.pdf” to see your colour standard position. With no events falling out of the one year window this has been a chance for a number of people to consolidate their position. “Club Colour Series>2023SpringCup.pdf” to see the Spring Cup standings with 2 out of the three events to count. There are quite a few class leaders already determined but Hillsborough still provides opportunities to catch up. “hCOW>hCOW2023> then “Event4Castleward.pdf” for the on-the-day performances. Wow, Áine McCann’s courses certainly kept folk Read More …

I hope you are enjoying the longer days and planning on getting out and about in the improving weather, hopefully to do some orienteering too. There has been lots happening already this Spring so here is a wee update: AGM and Club Awards – Thank you to all who attended this years club AGM. You can read the full minutes of the meeting here but I would just like to thank every member for your support, especially those who contribute so much through putting on activities and events and the committee for directing things. Annually we award some volunteer prizes Read More …

Spring Cup 2️⃣ Castle Ward – Remember if you are not a NT member, to gain access at a greatly reduced rate (£3 rather than £12), you will need to provide evidence of Club/British Orienteering Membership e.g. your membership card or renewal letter/email to avail of this discount. Here are the Castle Ward Final details for tomorrow. Spring Cup 3️⃣ Hillsborough – Details have just gone up and Entries open on Sunday. Here are the Hillsborough event details.

With Spring Cup 1 at Slieve Garron just about tidied away were already gearing up for this Saturdays event at Castle Ward. 🏃‍♀️Hurry, entries close this evening (Monday 27th March) at 7pm! Please read all info on the link below🔽, especially the bit about bring evidence of being a BOF member as it allows entry to NT grounds for only £3 as oppose to £12! Spring Cup 2 – Castleward – Lagan Valley Orienteers (lvo.org.uk)

You can find the various updated tables as follows:- go to “Resources>OneDrive Public” then: “Club Colour Series>2023SpringCup.pdf” to see your Spring Cup points. Remember it’s the best 2 from 3 to count so make sure not miss Castleward or Hillsborough. The event organising team will be assigned their best points from the other rounds. “Colour Standards>Colour Standards.pdf” to see your colour standard achievements. It’s the last 12 month’s best 3 results which determine your current standard so have a look back to see when good performances may be getting dropped (they’re in capitals).. “hCOW>hCOW2023” to see what came about from Read More …

The club AGM is being held online again this year on Thursday 30 March at 7.30pm. At the time of the meeting, please click on the Zoom link below. 💻 📝This is an important meeting not only for you to hear about the successes, development and direction of the club but also to provide you with the opportunity to contribute your thoughts and ideas. Here is a link to the Chairperson’s Report which sits in the AGM folder of the Public LVO OneDrive. 🏃‍♂️As Chair I promise to keep things running along swiftly and to get through the itinerary as Read More …

What else would you want to do but make a fool of yourself on an orienteering course on April 1st. Venue: Castle Ward Estate – National Trust Date: Saturday, 1st April 2023 Starts: 11:30 to 13:00 HURRY ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 27th MARCH @ 19.00 Four courses are available: YELLOW – 2.4km – for younger children & family groups, as well as more cautious new adults. There will be a road crossing which will be marshalled. ORANGE ~3.0 km– for children & family groups moving on from yellow, as well as more adventurous new adults SHORT GREEN ~4.0 km – as difficult Read More …