23rd Glasgow Parks Champs No.789.GPC Race 1 Linn ParkSun 21 August, 2022
Regional 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.
Results
Report
Terry's Report
On Sunday evening I was told that a deluge had hit the East End of Glasgow around 9:30am on Sunday morning so why didnt it hit us? Who knows but it was a great day although a bit too hot for the Start Team Leader ;)
When we decided to keep the venues close, the planners were given the choice from Linn, Queen's, Pollok and Cathkin Braes CP. In essence Cathkin Braes CP eventually ruled itself out when Gerry and I came to the disappointing conclusion that the car parking area was just too small and alternatives very limited.
In the past we had parked at the Golf Course Car Park but in case you were not aware the Golf Course was closed last year but is still in use informally by locals so spaces on a Sunday morning would have been limited. However safety came first and the courses did not access the Golf Course.
Parking on Lainshaw Drive worked well. Thanks to Marta for helping me set up at 8am; to Lynn for covering Registration for Course 6 entrants; to Gerry, Charlie and Tricia for running the Start; Emma for the Safety checking on exit and to John McK and Team STAG* who then cleared the controls.
In discussion with Robin and Sheila, having obtained an indoor area/power source at Race 2 Queen's Park Pavilion , the decision not to download at Race 1 was agreed.
A special thanks is also extended to Christine Patterson who was kind enough to drive back from QP to LP as Charlie had put his car keys in the Race 1 box before his run but that box was now in Queen's Park :)
Fredrik's Comments
Being respectful of the Linn Crematorium grounds meant having a start and finish a little further away from parking than what is usually the
case for the Glasgow Parks Championship -- on the plus side, this meant one fewer hill to run up during the courses!
The vegetation in Linn Park in August can be tough, and I tried to plan courses to make the most of the challenge of the more forested areas of the park. Some courses could in hindsight have been a little shorter to take the difficulty of the terrain into account.
The need to secure control sites with cables also meant that many controls were tucked in closely!
* Thomas, Iain, Gordon, Ross, Alan, Alison, Kenny, Freyja, Chris, John R, Colin and Jo.
Location Info
Near: Glasgow Lat,Lng: 55.79993,-4.25480 OS Grid Ref: NS587586Postcode: G45 9SR
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Directions / Parking
There are NO FACILITIES at Race 1 so consider visiting ASDA Toryglen before arriving.
Your ATTACK POINT is Jct 1A of M74 @ Polmadie from where you turn south onto the A728 > left at jct with Aitkenhead Rd > ASDA Toryglen now on your left with Cafe and toilet facilities available > continue straight ahead on Aikenhead Rd > Hampden Stadium on your right > at mini roundabout take 1st exit onto B766/Carmunnock Rd > ahead at next roundabout > continue for 1km then turn right {signed Linn Crematorium} onto Drakemire Drive and park on left hand side in line.
Competitors vehicles park on Lainshaw Drive* facing west so that you then turn right onto Drakemire Drive on route to Race 2.
Cyclists should approach via Drakemire Drive to avoid a steep climb.
Event officials and helpers continue west along Lainshaw Drive and turn just beyond residences (on left) to then park up adjacent to school facing east. Turn left into Drakemire Drive on route to Race 2.
Cyclists can secure their bikes onto the boundary fence of the school approximately 100m from the start of Competitors parking.
* Large Orienteering Flag indicating start of parking line - self parking.
Map / Terrain
Updated survey August 2022 by Terry. Map scale 1:5,000.
Registration and Start times
Full leg cover required. First start 10am. Start 5 minutes from parking. Finish 7 minutes from parking.
No loose control descriptions available on the day - see below to download.
Course Information
Course Information available as a News item on STAG Website.
Most controls shall be on yellow fibreglass stakes - SIAC activated - training size control flags in use. Some controls shall be cabled to secure their location. Code Number on Si Unit only.
Those who have requested a dibber and Course 6 entrants need to go to Registration Car to uplift either dibber or in the case of Course 6 large envelope containing dibber (if requested) and their 3 maps for the day.
10.00.00 starters shall be called forward at 09:57:00 into the starting system.
Contact punch at Start and Finish for everyone.
Download between 11:15am > 11:45am at Pavilion adjacent to Bowling Greens in Queen's Park.
Entry Details
Registration now closed on SI entries.
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on a lead welcome.
Miscellaneous
Access park via narrow lane at the west end of former St.Raymond's Primary School. Before of large posts in middle of lane.
Warm Up area now adjacent to start down lane and cross footbridge. Please respect privacy of Linn Crematorium's grounds and do not cross STAG Out Of Bounds tape and signs.
A safety check shall be made after your run at the top of lane on exit.
Download between 11:15am > 11:45am at Pavilion adjacent to Bowling Greens in Queen's Park.
GPC Race 1 Linn No Start Sun 21st Aug 2022 Control descriptions
GPC Race 1 Linn Text C1 C2 Sunday 21st Aug 2022 Control descriptions