News Archive: 2023
JK 2023 Day 1 - A Very Good Friday!
The FVO posse repelled a serious Viking invasion to take six Sprint medals at the 2023 JK International Festival in north-west England.
Seven titles in Sensational Sprint
The FVO racing team enjoyed success right across the board at the Scottish Sprint Championships in Kirkintilloch, as they came away with seven national titles on a 18 medal day.
Henley Regatta de Blue
It may have been Boat Race day in England (same two teams in the final, AGAIN!), but the main sporting action was further up the Thames, at Henley, as the flyers of FVO sailed away with two British Relay titles to complete a memorable weekend of racing in Southern England.
And now, Racing from Newbury
There was a mix of perennial winners and new faces on top of the podium as FVO athletes matched their 2022 performance by claiming four national titles at the British Championships at Cold Ash, Newbury.
Hammond Hammers New Record
Forth Valley Orienteers' young star James Hammond broke new ground as he became the youngest-ever Scottish elite champion, with victory in the Middle distance championship which was held at Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow.
Highland Fling sees five with the win
FVO athletes made a major impression on the opening Scottish Orienteering League race of the season at Errochty, near Blair Atholl, as they won half of the available courses on the way to nine podium finishes.
Scottish Middle Distance Championship - entries now open!
Entries are now open for the 2023 Scottish Middle Distance Championship, which will be hosted by FVO at Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow, on Saturday 18th March.
Warriors of the Lakeland
Forth Valley Orienteers descended on the Lake District for their spring training camp, and had a number of successes at two English League races along the way.
Stars shine at Nights
A truly dominant performance right across the board saw Forth Valley Orienteers come away from the Scottish Orienteering Night Championships with seven titles amongst 11 medals, following racing at Balmoral.
Nap Hand in Perth and Compass Sport Progression
The streets of Perth proved a happy hunting ground for Forth Valley Orienteers, as our athletes collected five wins amongst ten podium places at TAY's Scottish Urban League meet at Muirton.
Big city show opens 2023 season
FVO got its 2023 season off to the best of starts, with success right across the board at the EUOC Big Weekend in Edinburgh.
Old blood and new faces in prominent roles
Jen Leonard was re-elected today as FVO President for 2023, as she became the first person to serve two non-consecutive terms in the lead role.
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