News Archive: 2017
Relay Great for FVO
Forth Valley Flyers added the British Mixed Sprint Relay crown to an already-bulging 2017 trophy cabinet with a 71 second victory margin at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk.
The Italian Job
The tiny Italian village of Transacqua proved a happy hunting ground for Dan Stansfield, as he returned from long-term injury to claim double sprint victories at the Primerio-O Festival in the Dolomites.
FVO Score Bronze at Jamie Stevenson Trophy
The junior stars of Forth Valley Orienteers put in a strong team effort to finish third in the Jamie Stevenson Trophy at Kinnoul Hill, near Perth.
Harvesting Trophies - FVO triumph in UK Relay League
Forth Valley Orienteers claimed a share of the top prize in the UK Relay League with a stunning front-running performance to win the Harvester Relay at Blakeholme in the Lake District.
FVO launch new orienteering course in Aberfoyle
Forth Valley Orienteers, in conjunction with Forestry Commission Scotland are delighted to announce the inauguration of a new Permanent Orienteering Course at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle.
SICC-note! FVO retain the Scottish Clubs Championship
Forth Valley successfully defended its Scottish Inter-Clubs Championship title on a fine day at Gullane, East Lothian with 18 individual medals contributing to the success.
Trevor's Mid-Term Report Card
As the spring series of major national events has come to an end, it is time for a short update on Forth Valley Orienteers performances and activities, with a mid-season update from Club President Trevor Hoey.
Come Set a World Record!
The International Orienteering Federation has designated 24th May as World Orienteering Day, and there are events planned all around the world which will aim to have more than an quarter of a million people take part in orienteering-related activities in a single day.
FVO Trio get GB Callup
Three of Forth Valley's talented young athletes have won Great Britain callups for this summer's international season, as Peter Molloy and Lizzie Stansfield were named for the GB Talent Squad camp, and Grace Molloy celebrated a triple selection for the major international competitions.
Five Up for FVO
There were five medals for Forth Valley at the British Relay Championships, on a day of chaos that saw ten teams disqualified from the Men's Premier race.
Lady Luck Favours FVO Lakeland Effort
Forth Valley athletes secured 15 medals, including five golds, at the 2017 British Orienteering Championships at High Dam, Cumbria
Thornhill for Thrills
Will Hensman recorded a five minute victory magrin in taking an impressive win in the Compass Point Scottish Orienteering League at Thornhill, Dumfries.
JK Day 4 - FVO Front Up Flying Finish
FVO Flyers produced a superlative display of front-running to retain the Mens Trophy at the 2017 Jan Kjellstrom International Festival of Orienteering and close out a memorable weekend for the Stirlingshire club.
JK Day 3 - Grist(wood) to the Mill for Graham
Graham Gristwood claimed the 2017 M21E crown at the 50th Jan Kjellstrom International Festival of Orienteering with a 90 second victory margin on overnight leader Ralph Street in the long distance race at Holmbush, West Sussex.
JK Day 2 - Big Ups on the South Downs
Peter Molloy had the standout performance on another stellar day for FVO at the Jan Kjellstrom International Festival of Orienteering with a gold medal performance in the M16 class.
JK Day 1 - Jones Jinks to Victory
The 50th Jan Kjellstrom International Festival of Orienteering saw two Forth Valley athletes claim medals on the opening day at Brunel University.