23rd Glasgow Parks Champs No.790.GPC Race 2 Queen's 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
Queen's Park remains a cracking venue for orienteering however it is unclear if when those new flats are built shall parking restrictions be imposed on Langside Drive - we shall wait and see but that would be a real pain!
For many GPC Races we were based in the Greenhouse Complex in Queen's Park but this has now been closed for safety reasons. Obtaining access to the Queen's Park Pavilion was a real bonus and I was as mystified as you to see the Volleyball Games going on on the bowling green which were not listed when I made our booking.
Thanks to Joe, Davy, Ronnie and John from Glasgow Life for their help.
Fredrik's Comments
Race 2 Queen's Park
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In spite of the forecast, the weather turned into perfect running weather in time for the second race in Queen's Park. Some competitors had an initial second of confusion with the start kite appearing very rapidly after turning around the corner, but soon found their bearings again.
Winning times here were all basically within range between the planned 10 and 13 minutes.
Location Info
Near: Glasgow Lat,Lng: 55.82983,-4.26287 OS Grid Ref: NS580618Postcode: G42 8DA
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Directions / Parking
Suggested route is down Drakemire Drive then left onto Carmunnock Rd and back to the jct. of Aitkenhead Rd with Prospecthill Rd just past Hampden Stadium where you turn left onto Prospecthill Rd.
Ahead at jct. with Cathcart Rd. Pass Glasgow Bowling Centre on your right then turn sharp right onto Queen's Park St > ahead at mini-roundabout then at next set of lights straight ahead onto Langside Road.
On Langside Road park on both sides of the road adjacent to former Victoria Infirmary now a massive building site.
Walk back down east side of Queen's Park to enter Park and follow STAG Tape to Assembly/Warm Up/Download @ Pavilion.
Map / Terrain
Updated August 2022 by Terry. Map Scale 1:4,000.
Registration and Start times
Full leg cover required. First start 12 Noon.
No loose control descriptions available on the day - see below to download.
Course Information
Please enter/leave venue by the gate on the west side of jct. of Langside Rd with Grange Rd. Where map pin has been positioned.
The Pavilion at Queen's Park is a two-level building.
Download at Pavilion lower level facing Tennis Courts. Please wait outside building until you are invited in.
Toilets are located on the upper level facing the bowling Greens.
Warm Up on former bowling greens or former pitch and putt course. Start / Finish adjacent.
12.00.00 starters shall be called forward at 11:57:00 into the starting system.
Contact punch at Start and Finish for everyone.
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.
Do not venture west into park
Please do not cross STAG tapes and respect signs.
Course Information available as a News item on STAG Website.
Entry Details
Now closed.
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on a lead welcome.
Miscellaneous
GPC Race 2 Queens Text C1 C2 Sunday 21st Aug 2022 Control descriptions
GPC Race 2 Queens No Start Sun 21st Aug 2022 Control descriptions