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...
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...
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...
Matthew Inman has a wee sister!
Hannah was born at 12:50pm on Thursday 13th September, weighing in at 7lb 15oz Mum and Hannah are doing fine and Dad is very proud. Congratulations to Janine and Jason!
15th Sep 12 → read more...
FVO Autumn Training & Club Champs
FVO will put on a series of three training events this autumn.
- Sat 22th Sep Falkirk Wheel
- Sun 11th Nov Polmaise (Cambusbarron)
- Sun 2nd Dec Barrwood
Coaching from 11am for all levels from junior beginners to senior intermediates.
Our club champs will be held on 17th November at Colzium. Free ...
6th Sep 12 → read more...
FVO bid for world domination gathers pace!
Many congratulations to FVO's Brian Porteous, who was elected as IOF President at this afternoon's IOF General Assembly (held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in conjunction with this year's World Championships). You can read the details of Brian's nomination here
and also an interview where he discusses his ...
20th Jul 12 → read more...
International Successes
Our intrepid club members are racing well all over Europe at the moment.
Last week the World Masters was held in Bad Harzburg, Germany and we saw some strong results from 3 club members:
Sprint W45 Hazel Dean – 7th M55 Martin Dean – 8th M65 Dave Coustick – 25th
Classic Long Race ...
10th Jul 12 → read more...
Orienteering Championship Selections
Two member of FVO have been selected to represent Great Britain at international competitions this summer. Many Congratulations to Mark Nixon and Jamie Stevenson. Mark has been selected to represent Great Britain at the European Orienteering Championships in Mora and Falun, Sweden from 14-20 May and he has also been ...
17th Apr 12 → read more...
Gareth Bryan-Jones
At this weekend's Scottish Score Championships, Gareth Bryan-Jones was presented with a framed copy of the map used for the 1973 Scottish Score Championships. Gareth was the Controller at this weekend's event and had orienteered for the first time , 38 years ago, at the event in 1973 which ...
28th Nov 11 → read more...
British Schools Orienteering Championships
The British Schools Orienteering Championships took place recently at Beecraigs Country Park. A number of FVO juniors represented their schools at this event, which saw pupils from all over the UK take part.
Two FVO juniors were amongst the medal winners; Daniel Stansfield winning Silver and Benjamin Parkinson Bronze in ...
28th Nov 11 → read more...
Club Champs
Thanks to both Gareth for the new map of Sauchie, and for planning and organising, and to Jan to warming us all up on a miserable day with a choice of hot soups.
Congratulations then to our new club champions:
| Class | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Girls | Frances Brown | |
| Junior Boys | no entries ... |
24th Nov 11 → read more...
Jon and Marie Claire Marry
Jon Cross (FVO) and Marie Claire Shankland (SYO) tied the knot in Hathersage on Saturday 15th October. We look forward to welcoming Marie Claire to FVO.
18th Oct 11 → read more...
FVO retains CompassSport
For an unprecedented five times in a row, FVO has won the Compass Sport Trophy Club. It is also FVO's seventh win in the last eight years. Scottish clubs put up a great show, with Interlopers coming in second place, and Clyde in fifth place.
16th Oct 11 → read more...
Berlin Marathon - Updated Times
Congratulations to Ross, Roger, Jon, Louise and Heike for completing the Berlin marathon. Ross led the FVO field in the excellent time of 2:44:58, with both Roger and Jon coming in under the 3 hours mark (Roger on 2:58:38 and Jon on 2:59:16).
Louise ...
26th Sep 11 → read more...
Falkirk Active Sunday
Rona, Jen and Pascal went to the Falkirk Active Sunday event on 4th Sept at Callendar Park, which attracted a crowd of over 3000 people! This was much more than the Falkirk Active Schools team had anticipated, probably helped by the lovely weather. With our stunning banner, tent and big ...
14th Sep 11 → read more...
A Six Day Thank You
Now that I have just about recovered from what seemed a very tough 6 days of orienteering in Oban, I thought I'd reflect on the event and look ahead for the rest of the year.
For those that went to the 6 -days, I’m sure you will agree ...
16th Aug 11 → read more...
FVO through to Compass Sport Trophy final
Slightly below the radar, Day 2 of the Six Days was used for the SOA round of heats for the Compass Sport Trophy/Compass Sport Cup.
Paul Caban notes that while the current results are provisional, the Trophy results are clear cut; and any small errors in the calculation should ...
16th Aug 11 → read more...
Moray Mix Weekend
A handful of FVO members headed to a sunny Moray Firth at the weekend for an excellent two days of Orienteering. Saturday’s Urban Race was on a newly extended map of Lossiemouth which took in the RAF base, housing estates of varying complexity, an open sandy area and some ...
13th Jun 11 → read more...
Event Safety Training
BOF is moving to a more formal system re event organisation. By the end of 2011, all organisers of events at level C and above (ie. all except local events) will be required to have attended the training. FVO have therefore arranged for training to be held locally on Thursday 23rd June at Logie Kirk Halls,
2nd Jun 11 → read more...
Sue Harvey appointed IWGA Honorary Member
On the occasion of the International World Games Association (IWGA) Annual General Meeting at the 2011 SportAccord in London, the President of IWGA, Ron Froehlich, appointed the IOF Honorary President Sue Harvey IWGA Honorary Member.
By awarding Sue the honorary title, the IWGA paid particular tribute to her achievements. At ...
8th Apr 11 → read more...
Alloa Half Marathon
Last weekend seven FVO members replaced running in the forest for the road to compete in the Alloa Half Marathon.
Ross McLennan was the star on the day taking 15th place in a time of 1:17:04. Although not a PB it was a most respectable time given his ...
25th Mar 11 → read more...
ScotJOS Training Weekend
The Scottish Junior Orienteering Squad (ScotJOS) recently trained in FVO-land. Maureen Brown was assisted by FVO coaches Ross McLennan, Fiona Berrow, Trevor Hoey and Ben Stansfield.
The FVO ScotJOS members, Craig, Frances and Daniel were joined by FVO juniors, Clare and Benjamin. A good weekend was had by all! See ...
22nd Mar 11 → read more...
A word from your President
Thanks to all of you who supported me to become the new club President, especially Gareth for stepping into the Treasurer’s role.
8th Mar 11 → read more...
FVO Sprint Champions
Multiple titles for FVO at the Scottish Sprint Championships!
This Saturday's Scottish Sprint Championships at a new area, North Muirton on the outskirts of Perth, proved a happy hunting ground for FVO runners.
A mix of complex housing estate and grassland on the banks of the River Tay, a ...
5th Mar 11 → read more...
FVO members in SEDS
Five members of FVO have been selected to be members of the Scottish Elite Development Squad(SEDS) for 2011.
Congratulations to: Jamie Stevenson, Janine Inman, Fiona Berrow, Ross McLennan and James Tullie
4th Mar 11 → read more...
Club Training Athlete
Jon Cross was awarded the Club Training Athlete of the Year Trophy at an informal ceremony following the Night O on Wednesday.
Jason said that Jon was a deserving recipient of this award due to not only being one of the best attendees at FVO's training activities but also ...
23rd Feb 11 → read more...
JEC 2010
Jamie Stevenson had a great run in the Sprints of the Junior European Cup held at St Andrew's on Friday - coming in second in the M18 class against some high class European competition.
27th Sep 10 → read more...
11 Person Relay
Martin reports that FVO have retained the Compass Sport Cup. FVO Flyers came first in just over 2 hours, some ten minutes ahead of the GrampOC team in second place. To make it a double celebration, FVO Flagchasers were first home in the eight person relay, again ahead of the ...
4th Sep 10 → read more...
Pilates
Forth Valley Orienteering Club's very own Pilates & Circuits Class resumes next week!
31st Aug 10 → read more...
Snowdon International Race
The Snowdon International Race (from Llanberis to the top and back, 10miles with 3500ft of climb) had a strong field, particularly from the home countries although also the men's world mountain running champion from Kenya, and saw some windy wet misty conditions on the mountain (helped to keep the size of the climb hidden I guess!).
26th Jul 10 → read more...
Jukola
Congratulations to the large contingent of FVO members and friends who made the trip out to Finland this weekend for the classic Jukola night event. The best placed FVOers were Martin Dean and Steve Barrett running for Skotlandi 50. Their team came in 407th from 1112 finishers.
22nd Jun 10 → read more...
Changes to WEE Events
Please note that the event at Hermitage Woods on 5th May has unfortunately had to be cancelled. Other events stand. The poster has been revised.
4th May 10 → read more...
Junior Home Internationals
Jamie Stevenson achieved the silver medal position in last weekend's Junior Home Internationals in Wales.
Jamie, representing Scotland, had one of the best runs of his season at the weekend. Running in a strong M18 field he managed to hold off some very strong competition and beat 2 Junior ...
9th Sep 09 → read more...
New Club Tops
FVO have a new club top which is laser printed with our own unique design and incorporates the colours and style of our current top. It will be produced in a coolmax polyester fabric, with a zip neck.
Tops are available in unisex sizes xxs, xs, s, m, l, xl ...
15th Jan 09 → read more...
European Youth Championships
First of all to Jamie Stevenson and Abi Longhurst for representing GBR at the European Youth Championships in Switzerland at the weekend. Abi 27th and Jamie 38th in the long distance, and a great run from Jamie in the sprint - 7th place!! What a great experience for them both - not ...
14th Oct 08 → read more...
Congratulations
Also congratulations to FVO juniors running for West Area in the Scottish Inter-Area Champs at Inshriach this weekend - Daniel Stansfield, Frances Brown and Morven Dean. Great stuff from Daniel in particular who won the JM2 class (and then ran non-comp on JM3 and did the fastest time on that too ...
13th Oct 08 → read more...
2008-09 Night Series
Night Orienteering
The evenings are drawing in, .. clock change approaches, and after we return from our club training weekend - look out for Night Orienteering. Mpas up shortly but the first event will at Touch. Promises to be a good night.
Preliminary details
29 October Touch Estate (open hill)
12 November ...9th Sep 08 → read more...
11 Person Relay and Loch Vaa Weekend
A good weekend for the club at Loch Vaa, with the club first team winning the eleven person relay. Last minute rejigging of the teams after the juniors who took part in summer training at Loch Vaa were declared uncompetitive (sorry Jack) meant that the team was
- Leg 1 - Will ...
7th Sep 08 → read more...
FVO help Scotland win VHI
Strong runs by Steve, Martin, Beccy and Brad helped Scotland to a narrow overall victory by 2 points against England in the VHI - the first in 20 years. The full story available at VHI win. The team were clearly helped by the Scottish Team mascot - young Jamie.
More photos in ...
14th Aug 08 → read more...
British Mountain Bike O Champs
The weekend of 28 and 29 June saw the culmination of months of hard work and dedication for Janine Inman come to fruition. As organiser, mapper, planner and controller, Janine (with help from Jason Inman) did a fantastic job of providing some tough and arduous courses on some of the best British biking terrain at Dalbeattie and Mabie Forests in the South West of Scotland. The sport is in its early days of popularity but all the big names were there - these guys and gals sure know how it?s done on a bike and navigated their way round, as Janine put it, their "big yellow course" in some really fast times. Andy Conn and Jimmy Taylor were winners both days in their respective men?s classes and Emily Benham and Angela Brand-Barker in the women?s classes.
30th Jun 08 → read more...
SOL2 at Touch a great success
SOL2 at Touch a great success
FVO put on a second superb event at the weekend; with many brilliant comments coming back to the club about the events, the courses, the planning and the organisation by email and on Nopesport. Also, a few wee wins. Congrats to all our class ...
11th May 08 → read more...
2008 Scottish Sprint Championships
An exciting afternoon, with a fantastic finish as the seeded runners came in towards the end of the afternoon, with a "photo finish" failing to split FVO's Ross McLennan and Douglas Tullie from EUOC who both finished in just 18.31; the Womens Open champion, also representing EUOC, was ...
10th May 08 → read more...
British Championships at Culbin
Huge congratulations to the FVO runners crowned as new British Champions after the superb races this weekend in a successful return to Culbin forest. Leading the charge for FVO were Jamie Stevenson in M16A, Martin Dean in M50L, Gareth Bryan-Jones in M65L and Victoria 'should have run elite' Longhurst in ...
28th Apr 08 → read more...
FVO AGM
At the AGM on Friday 25th January, the following members were elected onto the club committee
| Post | Elected | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Gary Longhurst | |
| Vice President | Brad Connor | |
| Secretary | David Nicol | |
| Treasurer | Roger Goddard | |
| Committee | Hazel Dean | |
| Committee | Kyle Heron | |
| Committee | Steve Barrett |
Draft minutes of the meeting are available here. The following ...
26th Jan 08 → read more...
Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Jason Inman who was named coach of the year at the Stirling Sports Awards.
14th Nov 07 → read more...
GB Start Squad
To Jack Barrett and Abi Longhurst who have both been selected to join the GB Start Squad - ie for athletes aged 14-17. Competition was hard this year as the numbers have been reduced to only 5 athletes per age group.
5th Sep 07 → read more...
Harvester Success
Harvester Success
An intrepid FVO team made the journey to Penhale Sands near Newquay this weekend to run in the Harvester Trophy (overnight relay for teams of seven).
For those of you who have not been there before, Penhale is a large area of detailed grassy sandy dunes, highly technical ...
2nd Jun 07 → read more...
Provost Awards
Congratulations to Sue Harvey for being given a Provost's Award for services to orienteering at a ceremony held in the Great Hall of the Castle on Friday October 27.
27th Oct 06 → read more...
Junior Home Internationals
England win the individuals, and the overall trophy. Scotland win the relays. Wales take the Judith Wigham trophy.
24th Sep 06 → read more...
Devil's Burdens relays
The FVO team (Gareth, Steve, Jason, Fraser, Marus and Will) came in 22nd in the Devils Burden relays on Sat 28th. But the picture below is of Ted wearing Non-FVO colours. Other FVO runners included Sandy Grant, Beccy and Jon
28th Jan 06 → read more...
Pitmedden
FVO ventured back to Pitmedden where our juniors triumphed in the Jamie Stevenson trophy earlier this autumn.
No navigation for the dozen members who ventured out for the Pitmedden 10km. A new route meant that the road part was all but abolished for the run through the forest. On a ...
17th Dec 05 → read more...
ScotJos
Congratulations to our junior members who have been selected for Scotjos - the Scotland Junior Squad for 2006
- Abi Longhurst,
- Victoria Longhurst,
- Jack Barrett, and
- Stuart Thomson
Full squad selection here
15th Dec 05 → read more...
