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The Rough and the Smooth
A massive club effort saw Forth Valley Orienteers deliver a memorable Scottish Orienteering League race on a brand-new local area, their second big event in nine weeks following the British Night Championships in February.
Border Raid Secures Ten Titles
Forth Valley Orienteers claimed 10 national titles, including a near-total dominance of the junior classes, as they made hay at the Scottish Sprint Championships in Tweedbank.
Culbin is the Costa del SOL for FVO
A large FVO contingent was in fine form at the first Scottish Orienteering League race of the year, at Culbin, Morayshire, with nearly nearly 30 athletes placing in the top 10 of their packed fields.
Twenty's Plenty in Middle Medal-grab
It was a massively successful day for Forth Valley Orienteers at the Scottish Middle championships near Inverness, as the club equalled its record-breaking medal haul from 2024 with 20 gongs right across the classes.
Trials and Trophies
The first selection races for the summer's junior internationals proved successful for local athletes, with a number of them well placed in two events in West Sussex.
Champions of the Night
The Forth Valley Night orienteering league came to an end for 2025 with the final race of the year,. at Callander Crags, and there was a dramatic change in the leadership on the Long course.
All Aboard the Iberian Express
A number of FVO athletes starred in Iberia as they gained valuable warm-weather practice in world-class events in the region.
Compass Sport Progression Confirmed
Forth Valley Orienteers qualified with ease for their 10th consecutive Compass Sport Cup final, with a straightforward performance at Kinnoul and Deuchny, near Perth.
All Good Things To Those Who Wait...
One of the longest dry spells in Scottish orienteering came to an end on Sunday, as FVO's Pascal Lardet had his first race win in 16 years in the South of Scotland League at Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh.
Touch and Go!
Forth Valley Orienteers had their best-ever performance at the British Night Championships, as they claimed eleven medals on local terrain.
Mussel Show for FVO
FVO had a chance to display its power at the SOUL races in Musselburgh, as they placed a dozen athletes on the podiums, including filling two classes completely.
Lights in the Dark
FVO didn't QUITE managed to sweep the board at the Scottish Night Championships near North Berwick, but the posse is heading back west with 14 medals in tow, including six national titles.
Old Hands in New Roles - 2024 AGM
The 2024 AGM of the club sees two former stalwarts return to new board positions, with the remainder of the board unchanged for the coming year.
Big Weekend 1 - Storm Eowyn 0
Forth Valley Orienteers were in good form at a weather-disrupted Big Weekend, with strong showings across the three race series in Edinburgh.
New area opens 2025 season
Forth Valley Orienteers opened its 2025 daytime programme in spectacular fashion, as more than 160 participants were treated to a race on an area not used for orienteering in more than 40 years.
Night Moves
The Forth Valley Night League reached its halfway point with the opening race of 2025 at Bonnyfield, near Bonnybridge, and there were exciting finishes on all three courses.