For anyone travelling to Tollymore from the north please be aware that the Dundrum to Maghera road (i.e. the route signposted to Tollymore from south of Dundrum) is closed due to roadworks and the diversion is along small country roads. Anyone with a bulky vehicle (e.g. campervan, MOO or, like me, a caravan) would be advised to travel via Castlewellan.
A great weekend looks to be in store and entries are open for the Tollymore Weekend 2018 (camping from Thursday 21st, events from Friday 22nd through to Sunday 24th June). Details of the weekend are here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/tollymore-weekend-2018/ and entries may be made here: http://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=2092.
Yes 23rd May is World Orienteering Day. So exciting!! Check out the BBC showing us how to orienteer………..kinda…………not sure why there’s a child in a burrow but maybe someone can help me understand that!  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/24066826 So how do you get involved? Come along to any of our sessions. No need to be a club member, just check out the details online, arrive and tell them you’re new, and we’ll help you get started (and finished if necessary). World Orienteering Day kicks off with Stormont Estate this evening 6:30pm (details here). Print out a parking permit (available from the link) if you want Read More …
The hard working team at FERMO will really appreciate your letting them know you are competing at the NI Sprint and Middle Distance Championships this Saturday, 12th May. A post on their website http://fermoblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/ni-sprint-and-middle-distance-championships/ explains how to contact them and what they would like to know (see the “Registration” section). If you can’t commit yourself at this stage don’t let this stop you competing on Saturday. You will be welcome. All the best for your race. The NIOA AGM takes place between the two races.
Hi folks We don’t have a planner for WEE 5 in Lady Dixon Park on 30th May, so as things stand we will just be re-cycling an old course. However, if you’ve had a sneaking feeling you’d like to have a go at this course planning lark, Richard Williamson (a very experienced Planner) has offered to mentor somebody who would like to have a go. Email secretary@lvo.org.uk or volunteer@lvo.org.uk or ring 078 1587 2010 if you’re tempted, but do it soon! Happy orienteering. Cecil
FERMO invite you to the Fintona/Seskinore area on Saturday 12th May for the Northern Ireland Sprint/Middle Distance Championships. Details https://fermoblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/ni-sprint-and-middle-distance-championships. The NI Orienteering Association AGM will take place between the two events at Ecclesville Equestrian Centre.
I’d like to second Susan’s post about volunteers for Wednesday night. First WEE of the season, rusty organizer and coordinator, giant influx of Beaver Scouts, … etc. Much help needed. Come to Ormeau Park early and help us get the series off to a flying start. Many thanks Cecil
With the WEE Series nearly here (hooray!) we could do with a lot of on-the-night volunteers. You will still get to run! Please check out the volunteer roster. If we all do a wee bit (WEE bit, sorry), well then 2018 will be another great WEE Series. All training provided, it’s a lot of fun! Email volunteer@lvo.org.uk  Here’s the link to the roster: https://lvo.org.uk/volunteers/
(I’m posting this fine suggestion from Ric, who says:) Hi LVOers. For all those going to the IOC next weekend I’m hoping we can maybe organise getting together socially. On the Saturday evening there is going to be a table quiz, raising some money for juniors and charity, so it would be good to have a few LVO teams. I’m also happy to organise a meal on the Sunday evening. With the guts of racing over it would be nice to get together for some good food and liquid refreshment as we talk tactics with our relay team mates and strategies Read More …
The May Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) Series starts next Wednesday at Ormeau Park. Starts are 6:45-7:30pm. Meet at the OZone car park off the Ormeau Embankment, Belfast BT6 8LT. Online entry is available at https://www.fabian4.co.uk/step1/ContactDetails.aspx?EventID=2059 Entry fee £7 adult, £5 adult member, £4 Junior non-member, £3 Junior / Student / Unwaged, free Adults going with a Junior. You will have the option to enter all 5 May WEE events online for the price of 4. Online entry closes midnight Sunday, but is not essential – just turn up on the night.