Dark Park "4" - No.646 Bellahouston ParkWed 27 February, 2019 Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Activities are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Location Info
Near: Glasgow G41
Lat,Lng: 55.84635,-4.31418
OS Grid Ref: NS553639
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Pre Event Info
Being rescheduled for Dark Park on 27th February 2019.
Directions / Parking
Based at Art Lovers Car Park off Dumbreck Road. Follow signs for Glasgow Ski Centre & turn RIGHT just before Ski Centre Car Park.
Map / Terrain
Nice parkland with the long linear hill running west > east giving a rise of some 25m to the highest point.
Registration and Start times
If you can please email me by 10pm Sunday to confirm your intention to attend.
Registration from 6:45pm . Informal Starts 7pm > 7:15pm. Courses close 8pm.
Course Information
Short 1.7k 20m climb - 5 controls.
Medium 3.4k 45m climb - 11 controls.
Long 4.9k 75m climb - 17 controls.
Other Events part of the Dark Park 2018/2019 Series
Wed 17 Oct Kelvingrove Park
Wed 31 Oct Hogganfield and Lethamhill
Wed 14 Nov Linn Park
Wed 28 Nov Bellahouston Park Cancelled
Wed 16 Jan Pollok CP
Wed 30 Jan Dawsholm Park
Wed 13 Feb Lethamhill Golf Course
Sat 16 Feb Lochview Golf Course
Wed 13 Mar Whitecrook
The Dark Park Series now consists of 9 events from October 2018 > March 2019.
Registration and Start times
Registration - From 6:45pm > 7pm.
Start Times - informal / do it yourself - From 7pm > 7:15pm.
Course Information
Short - 1.5k > 2.0k - For beginners . Technically easy.
Medium - 2.5k > 4.0k - Technically as difficult as the area shall allow.
Long 5.0k+ & as difficult as the area shall allow. Remember it will be DARK !!!
The format will be CROSS COUNTRY so you will be told the order in which you have to visit the controls.
Entry Details
Send an email to ku.oc.gnireetneiro-gats@ofni
Note - due to an increase in printing costs we have had to alter our price structure
For Non-Members over 21 years £7 ; Under 21 £3.STAG Members do not pay the royalty for the use of their own Club’s Maps).
We are always happy to discuss discounted entry fees for Groups but this needs to be arranged in the week before the event you intend to attend.
Map Details
Shall have been recently updated by Terry & printed on waterproof paper by Stirling Surveys.
Miscellaneous
Equipment In Use - STAG use Sportident Timing Equipment & Autodownload Programme. Electronic Timing Fingers can be borrowed for each event but shall be charged at cost if lost or damaged. Mini-Orienteering Flags tend to be used & to safeguard our kit the Units are likely to be padlocked to a secure location. When checking in at each control hold the Electronic Box in your free hand, pull so that the cable goes tight & so that your SI Finger can fit into the open socket on the box. Code Numbers are shown in Large Print on the top of each Electronic Box. SI Air + is NOT enabled at most of these events.
Your Personal Kit - Competitors must have full body cover & remember we are entering the Winter so a light waterproof will also be useful. You shall require to have a LIGHT source be that a hand-held torch or headlight. A spare light is also advised.
Splits Print Out - A splits print out of your times per leg & the overall time shall be presented when you download.
Results - We aim to have results on our website by 10pm on the evening of the event but this is determined by size of entry & by the time we are packed up & grab a bite to eat.
Important Event Information
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment
will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part
at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the
event.
Insurance: If you have joined an orienteering club, or are competing in one of your first 3 events, then you are covered by our public liability insurance.
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