News archive for 2021

We've got the Runs (and we want you to know it)

A notable landmark was established on Saturday, as we had our 2000th finisher in an FVO-series race in 2021.

6th Dec 21   → read more...

The Dancing

Champions all!

After two years of waiting, we were finally able to stage a Club Championships, and it was well worth the wait for the near-80 competitors who lined up at Duncraggan to take on Andy Llewellyn's courses.

22nd Nov 21   → read more...

FVO Knows the Score

FVO's finest displayed their bouncebackability, by picking up 17 medals, including four national titles, at the Scottish Score Championships in Dalkeith.

22nd Nov 21   → read more...

In the City

An excellent day of competition was had on the streets of Bannockburn, as we launched the Stirling City Race to close out the 2021 Scottish Urban League season, and there were twelve FVO athletes on class podiums at the end of the day.

14th Nov 21   → read more...

A Relay Great Day

Forth Valley Orienteers played host to the National Relay Championships, and came away with two championship titles after an exciting day of racing at Doon Hill, Aberfoyle.

14th Nov 21   → read more...

Chris in action in Denmark

GB Brings Home the Bacon in Danish Trial

Forth Valley Orienteers international stars were in scintillating form as they produced a set of stunning results at a world ranking competition in Denmark.

25th Oct 21   → read more...

Compass Sport Epic

An epic battle in the final of Britain's premier club competition saw Forth Valley Orienteers come up just short in their bid to retain the trophy, despite recording the second highest points total in the 38 year history of the event.

17th Oct 21   → read more...

England wins JHI as FVO three star for Scotland and Wales

Three FVO athletes were on national team duty at the Junior Home Internationals in south-east England, which saw the home nation regain the trophy.

11th Oct 21   → read more...

Peter and James - best of British

FVO's James Hammond and Peter Molloy were crowned British champions as the final major event of the year was held on the sand dues of North Devon.

6th Oct 21   → read more...

FVO Duo Star in Sprint Relays

Forth Valley Orienteers' Grace Molloy and Chris Smithard made up half the Great Britain team for the World Cup final in Italy as GB posted its best World Cup team performance in 13 years.

3rd Oct 21   → read more...

Sprint Success for Super Seven

FVO athletes were prominent in the honours at the Scottish Sprint Championships in Kilmarnock, coming away with 15 medals, including seven national titles.

28th Sep 21   → read more...

Stars shine at the Seaside

The young stars of Forth Valley Orienteers took their chance to shine, as they scooped eight medals at the Scottish Junior Cup, on the wooded dunes of Tentsmuir, Fife.

31st Aug 21   → read more...

Stirlingshire stars have sprint success

FVO athletes were amongst the medals at the British Sprint Championships in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, as team orienteering competition returned for the first time in 18 months.

29th Aug 21   → read more...

The Highland Fling 2 - Scottish Six Days

Forth Valley Orienteers finished off their highland tour with major success in the Scottish Six Days festival, winning 18 medals, 13 of them gold.

9th Aug 21   → read more...

The Highland Fling 1 - Coasts and Islands

FVO members enjoyed major success at the inaugural Coasts and Islands festival in the Scottish highlands, winning four overall titles, including both elite championships.

9th Aug 21   → read more...

GB callups for FVO quartet

Four FVO athletes have been rewarded for their fine form with Great Britain callups for the big summer Internationals.

21st Jun 21   → read more...

Five in a row for FVO

Forth Valley Orienteers claimed a fiifth consecutive Scottish Inter-Club Championship crown as their athletes dominated proceedings at the national championships at Craig a'Barns, near Pitlochry.

14th Jun 21   → read more...

It's Pleasant Up North

It was another topper of a day for FVO at the Northern Championships, with 13 athletes getting on the podium, and four class wins.

6th Jun 21   → read more...

Straight Down the Middle

It was a fantastic day for FVO at the British Middle Championships in the Lake District, with 11 medals including no fewer than six national titles for our posse.

5th Jun 21   → read more...

Back in the Old Routine

Following a break of more than 14 months, it was back to business as usual for FVO athletes, as they were able to make their mark on two big events at the weekend.

30th May 21   → read more...

Silver Standard for Stirlingshire Stars

We received confirmation today that our application has been successful, and we're very happy to confirm that FVO has become just the 4th club in Scotland to be awarded Silver Standard accreditation by Scottish Orienteering.

4th May 21   → read more...

Introducing our new members

It has been great to see quite a flurry of new members since last autumn, right across the age range. We have had plenty of people joining who are new to orienteering, others who are returning to the sport after a break, and yet more who are recently moved to the area. Plus a few well-known faces from other clubs who have joined us as ‘second club’ members.

25th Apr 21   → read more...

We're Hiring!

Passionate about orienteering? Keen to help one of the UK's biggest and most successful clubs develop and grow? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

23rd Apr 21   → read more...

Double Ton for FVO

Forth Valley Orienteers established a significant landmark this week.

12th Apr 21   → read more...

All change at the top table

Jon Cross was today elected unopposed as the 20th President of Forth Valley Orienteers at the club's Annual General Meeting, which took place electronically for the first time.

31st Jan 21   → read more...

President's Report 2020 - A year of several halves

Well, it's been an 'interesting' year to become president, but Forth Valley Orienteers shone through as an outstanding club yet again.

31st Jan 21   → read more...