It is now possible to join LVO via the online membership form provided by BOF or by downloading the printable form from here. The details provided below are purely for information purposes. The current up-to-date and valid details are all contained on the BOF website.

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Membership of Lagan Valley Orienteers is open to anyone resident in the following council areas: Antrim, Ards, Armagh, Banbridge, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Castlereagh, Craigavon, Down, Larne, Lisburn, Newry & Mourne, Newtownabbey, North Down. Fermanagh Orienteers and North West Orienteering Club cover the remainder of Northern Ireland. Queen's University of Belfast Orienteering Club is only open to Queen's students.

Members of all clubs in Northern Ireland must also become members of the Northern Ireland Orienteering Association and British Orienteering at either Local or National level.

There is also good cooperation with the Irish Orienteering Association. LVO members are frequently part of the all-Ireland team in the annual Home International (England v Ireland v Scotland v Wales) races at Junior, Senior and Veteran level. The Irish Championship is held in Northern Ireland every 4th year.

Membership for 2011 is now open with membership expiring 31 Dec 2011.

Benefits of becoming a member of Lagan Valley Orienteers:
. Club training sessions and courses
. Club social events and tours
. Mentoring process for officials
. Stylish Club orienteering tops, tracksuits and jackets
. Vote at the Club AGM and special meetings

Benefits of becoming a member of the Northern Ireland Orienteering Association:
. Eligibility to compete in Northern Ireland Championships: Individual, Relay, Night and Score
. Support mapping initiatives throughout Northern Ireland
. Support development initiatives
. Newsgroup for association news
. Vote at the Association AGM and special meetings

Benefits of becoming a Local Member of the British Orienteering:
. Free membership during your first year (for new members)
. Insurance cover (liability to 3rd parties) at events registered with British Orienteering
. Biannual Newsletter
. Eligibility to compete in the JK (Easter festival event), national, regional and district events
. Discounted entry to regional and district events within Northern Ireland only of £2 per senior. (Please note that you will need to show your British Orienteering membership card when entering events in order to receive the discount.)
. Discounts from national companies through the member benefit scheme
. Strengthen the voice of Orienteering
. Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM

Additional benefits of becoming a National Member of British Orienteering:
. Quarterly issue of the British Orienteering magazine "Focus" and for juniors 3 copies of the junior magazine "Route Choice #5"
. Eligibility to compete in British Championships
. Discounted entry to JK, national, regional and district events in all regions

New members are recommended to choose Option A. Please complete the relevant fee elements in the boxes at the bottom of the Membership Form and send a cheque for the total amount (for Senior, Junior or Family as appropriate), payable to NIOA.

OPTION A

New members With Free British Orienteering Local Membership

                    LVO            NIOA           British Orienteering   Total

Senior      £4.50         £13.50              FREE                     £18.00

Junior       £1.50           £3.50              FREE                       £5.00

Family      £10.50        £30.50              FREE                     £41.00

 

OPTION B

Existing Members With British Orienteering Local Membership

	LVO	NIOA	British Orienteering	Total
Senior	£4.50	£13.50	£ 8.00	£26.60
Junior	£1.50	£3.50	FREE	£5.00
Family	£10.50	£30.50	£14.00	£55.00

 

OPTION C

With British Orienteering National Membership

	LVO	NIOA	British Orienteering	Total
Senior	£4.50	£13.50	£21.50	£39.50
Junior	£1.50	£3.50	£4.65	£9.65
Family	£10.50	£30.50	£30.00	£71.00

 

Special Notes
. British Orienteering Local Membership fee worth £8.00 Senior or £14 Family is free in the first year to those who have not been members of any orienteering club in the last 3 years.
. Annual membership fees expire on 31 Dec, except for new members joining after 1 Sep who may receive up to 16months membership.
. In subsequent years you will be invited to re-join by British Orienteering and may choose to enjoy a discount for annual direct-debit. Local Members may also upgrade to National membership.
. "Club Only Senior Membership" is available only for those not resident in Northern Ireland. This is primarily for former members who have moved away and wish to retain a link with the club. The fee is £4.50.
. "Club Only Group Membership" is available for schools, youth groups and outdoor centres who wish to retain a link with the club. The fee is £10.