News Archive: News
Last Laugh for Llewellyn
Andy Llewellyn showed that it's not how you begin a competition that matters in the end, but how you finish, as he picked up a debut title in the British Sprint Championships in Coventry.
Club update October 2023
Hello everyone
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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International Roundup 1: Jones the Speed
Forth Valley orienteering star Kris Jones helped Great Britain to its first medal in nine years as the Mixed Sprint Relay team claimed silver at the World Championships in Denmark.
Alright at the Nights
The 2022 British Night Championships, on a snow-covered Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, saw four FVO athletes crowned as British champions, on an excellent night overall for the club.
And we're off!
The 2022 Scottish orienteering season kicked off in style as the traditional opening event, EUOC's Big Weekend brought a large field of runners to the capital, and local athletes were prominent across all three races.
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. The 2022 World Championships is the first where the sprint and forest disciplines are separated, and more than 200 of the world's top athletes
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.
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.
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.
GB callups for FVO quartet
Four FVO athletes have been rewarded for their fine form with Great Britain callups for the big summer Internationals.
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 f
Double Ton for FVO
FVO established a significant landmark as a club this week, as the local event at Plean was the 200th event that we have delivered since 2015.
Another new map on the horizon
2020 may not have been much of a year for orienteering, but it's been a MASSIVE one for mapping grant applications.
Windfarm Cash Benefits Club
Breaking news today that the club has been awarded £600 by Dunblane Development Trust, from the funds generated by the Braes of Doune Windfarm.