Lizzie is British Champion
There were some great results from the small group of FVO runners who headed down to the Surrey Hills for the British Long and Relay Championships this weekend.
Top result was for Lizzie Stansfield who won her 3.3km W12 course in a time of 30.41 to give a ...
5th May 13 → read more...
Caroline Smilie 1932-2013
Caroline Smillie died in Stirling Community hospital on Thursday 2nd May 2013 aged 81 years. Caroline had suffered a series of strokes since last Christmas.
Caroline was one of the early stalwarts of FVO and continued as a key club member for more than 30 years. Caroline was an Arts and Crafts teacher at McLaren High School in Callander and, with Liz Youngson another McLaren teacher, latched on to orienteering as something that interested her and could interest and inspire schoolchildren
3rd May 13 → read more...
Daniel Selected for British Talent Development Camp
FVO's Daniel Stansfield has been selected as one of 32 athletes to attend the British Orienteering Federation Talent Development Coaching Camp that will take place at Badaguish Outdoor Centre this summer.
This is well deserved after an excellent season of racing with top results in all the major competitions.
1st May 13 → read more...
Clare 3rd at World Schools
Clare Stansfield finished in a superb 3rd place in the Middle Distance Race at the World Schools Orienteering Championships on 17 April in Portugal.
Clare and Daniel Stansfield from FVO were representing Scotland at the Championships in Portugal from 15-21 April.
Clare was an excellent 3rd in the Middle Distance ...
22nd Apr 13 → read more...
Goddard Defends British Middle Distance Title
There were some typically excellent performances from FVO at the British Middle Distance Championships at Stanton Moor on 21 April. Roger Goddard successfully defended his M35 title whilst Hazel Dean was the victor in her W50 class.
Roger had a great run, completing his 4.5km course in 30.25 ...
22nd Apr 13 → read more...
FVO Scoops Prizes at JK 2013
There were some excellent results for FVO runners at the major JK 2013 orienteering festival that took place at the Chilterns from 29 March to 1 April.
Second was the best that we could achieve, but we had plenty of those! Peter Molloy was 2nd on the M12 Sprint course ...
2nd Apr 13 → read more...
AGM
At the club's AGM on Feb 8th various post holders were confirmed. Welcome to Jen and Ross taking on membership and communications, with Ross joining the committee. Thanks to Susan and Steve for their contributions over the years.
The Jim Heardman trophy will be presented over the club weekend in February,
16th Feb 13 → read more...
President’s Annual Report
This report details another successful and enjoyable year of orienteering for FVO through 2012.
16th Feb 13 → read more...
UK Orienteering League Entries Open
Entries are now open for FVO's weekend of UK Orienteering League races on 16 and 17 March 2013. UKOL3 will be a middle distance race at Tulliallan, whilst UKOL4 and SOL2 will be a long distance race at the classic venue of The Trossachs.
8th Feb 13 → read more...
Change of Venue
Forth Valley Orienteers are organising SOL2 and Rounds 3 and 4 of the new UK Orienteering League on the weekend of 16th & 17th March. New environmental constraints have been placed on the original forest, forcing a change of venue. We are arranging access to two areas in the Stirling area ...
10th Jan 13 → read more...
What's on
- Mondays 6:15pm Pilates & Conditioning for all. St Mary's Church Hall, Dunblane
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Tuesdays 6:30pm Ladies only run at Stirling Uni are continuing during the summer Led by Louise Longhurst
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To find more about what orienteering is taking place locally and nationally got to events
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Look out for FVOmail ...
8th Jan 13 → read more...
What's On
Hi All ! Here are details of regular activities in the FVO area.
Mon 6:15pm Pilates/Conditioning St Mary's Church Hall, Dunblane This session is open to all and lasts for about 1 hour. £2 per person.
Tue 6:30pm Ladies only run from Stirling Uni, led by Louise. A chance to get in a mixed ability training session for all aspiring ladies.
Ochil Hillrunners meet for interval training at 6pm at the Gannochy sports centre. High quality training!
Wed 5-7pm Sometimes there's an evening run and pub meet Look out for emails about these!
Happy Training! Jason
8th Jan 13 → read more...
Scottish Junior Orienteering Squad
The Scottish junior Squad (ScotJOS) for 2013 has been announced and includes four members of FVO! Congratulations to Daniel Stansfield, Ben Parkinson, Clare Stansfield and Grace Molloy on their selection.
28th Dec 12 → read more...
Stirling Sports Awards
The Stirling Sports Awards were held tonight in the Great Hall of Stirling Castle with Olympic Champion Alistair Brownlee presenting the awards.
FVO were nominated in a number of the categories: Clare Stansfield and Lizzie Stansfield for Yoiung Sports Person of the Year, Hazel Dean for Masters Sports Person of ...
22nd Nov 12 → read more...
West Area Juniors win
FVO juniors were part of a strong West Area team which took on the North and the East in the annual Inter-Area competition at the weekend. West Area won this competition last year, for the first time that anyone could remember, and I’m pleased to say that our juniors ...
30th Oct 12 → read more...
