Who are we?
In 1982, St. Andrew’s Orienteering Club (Glasgow) was formed in the East End of Glasgow with the primary purpose of making Orienteering a more accessible activity.
By producing maps & hosting events, setting up permanent facilities & facilitating schools’ involvement we continue to promote Orienteering as a
Sport For All & a Sport For Life.
Although we may be numerically small, we do a phenomenal (no sponsorship in the air I’m afraid!) amount of events & continue to pioneer how Orienteering can be embraced throughout education.
When we are not hosting events on Monday Evenings or Nights this is replaced by training/coaching as the demands of members require. Formed in 1982 we are progressing towards our 30th Anniversary with new & innovative ideas.
Although Glasgow has always been the hub of STAG activity, we have worked on projects adjacent to the City in both North & South Lanarkshire and because of our links with the former Faskally Outdoor Centre, near Pitlochry, the Club has mapped several areas in Perthshire.
STAG’s portfolio over the past 27 years is impressive.
Scottish 6 Days International Festival
First held in 1977, the Club has made a contribution to this successful Scottish Project since 1985 when the main Event Centre was based at Faskally Outdoor Centre, Pitlochry..
British Championships
This competition tends to come to Scotland every 10 years or so. Back in 1986 several of our members competed at Achilty, north of Inverness. In Oban in 1996, STAG was trusted with the task of running the main start.
Scottish Championships, National Events & JKs
In 1998 we held our 1st National Event at Leachdann Tom Na Croich followed the year after with Jackie co-ordinating the Scottish Champs (on behalf of West Area) & Terry planning the Relays at Kirkhill near Dumfries.
The Jan Kjellstrom Easter Festival was held in Scotland in 2000 & Graham McFadyen & myself planned the International Relays at Tullochroisk, near Kinloch Rannoch.
2004, STAG was the lead Club @ the Scottish Champs & in 2007 held our 25th Anniversary Event both at Errochty.
Scottish Score Championships
Was first hosted by STAG back in 1994 @ Birnam when an all female conspiracy of Jackie, Zoe Griffin(nee Ardon) & Jan BJ took on the main roles. 8 years later Pauline planned the event at Inshriach.
Scottish Inter Club Team Relays
What started life as a 14 person version in 1988, became an 11 person in 1993 has now become an event for 8(small clubs)/11(large clubs)person in 2009. Once again STAG innovated these sensible adaptations. So Faskally in 1993 ; Allean in 1995 & Faskally again in 2009 & STAG did win the event at Culzean in 199?.
Scottish Ranking Events
Formerly known as Scotland’s Galoppen & now the Scottish Orienteering League these ranking events are the major corner stones of the Scottish season. STAG’s involvement goes way back to 1987/South Achray; 1990/Clunie; 1992/Allean(S); 1994/Allean(N); 1998 & 2000 /Leachdann Tom na Croich; 2009/Dalnamein.
British Schools’ Champs
STAG is the only Scottish club to host this event in 1989 (Dechmont Ranges) & 1996(Faskally).
Junior Home Internationals
2002 @ Errochty & Faskally & Scotland won!!!
Veteran Home Internationals
2007 both Individual & Relays at Errochty.
Senior Home Internationals
Although we have not, as yet hosted this event ourselves, our map of Dalnamein was used for the 2008 Event which Scotland again won.
Do you know who was the 1st Scottish Club to win the Compass Sport Trophy (Small Clubs)? Well back in 1992 STAG travelled to Wales for the final and returned victorious. Several members have represented West Area & Scotland at Junior, Senior & Veteran level.
STAG is also known for hosting top quality events. We have staged the Final of the Compass Sport Cup & Trophy at Allean in 1992;
I once again extend a warm & friendly welcome to all to come along and participate in our wonderful sport.
Best Wishes
Terry O’Brien, STAG Hon President
Posted on 17th Oct 09 by Admin