News Archive: 2011
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 fast forest. The general
FVO members at WOC for Ireland
Irish team for WOC 2011 has been announced!
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.
Whats on
Jason's corner is suspended to the summer ..., but we will replace this with an updated list of what's on. Wed 1st June FVO WEE Hermitage Woods Wed 1st June Callander Crags Rave, 7.30pm Thu 2nd June Clyde Urban Race, Bearsden Fri 3rd June Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival, Scone Palace,
Scottish Relays
Many thanks to the 48 (!) people who turned out to run for FVO at the Scottish Relays today.
Best in Britain!
Three members of FVO are officially the best in Britain.
120+ is the age to be
And to finish off with the JK relays, for FVO the critical age seems to be 40 - with either the teams' ages to average over 40, or to be in total under 40 .....
British Middle Distance Championships
Another race and another 2nd place in the M40, but this time for Jason Inman. Jon was 4th today.
British Sprint and Middle Championships
A handful of FVO members have traveled to the South East for this weekend's British Sprint and Middle Championships.
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.
Alloa Half Marathon
Last weekend seven FVO members replaced running in the forest for the road to compete in the Alloa Half Marathon.
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 wa
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.
FVO Sprint Champions
Multiple titles for FVO at the Scottish Sprint Championships!
FVO members in SEDS
Five members of FVO have been selected to be members of the Scottish Elite Development Squad(SEDS) for 2011.
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.