Dark Park 8 (Urban) - No.679.WhitecrookWed 13 March, 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.
Results
Report
Our thanks and appreciation to Arnis who not only planned the courses but also surveyed & drew this New STAG Urban Map. Probably most members have no idea just how much time it takes to draw let alone survey an Urban Map but it is considerably longer than a standard 'O' Map.
The only issue we had was that someone severed the cable at 38 & I am told that Simon Beckett rescued the cable & unit from across the road. When I was passing on my way back I discovered this mindless vandalism but retied the cable, unit & flag around the tree. Why someone would do such a deed mystifies me.
So that's DP 2018/2019 done & dusted. Thanks to everyone who has supported the Series. Particular thanks to Peter, Fredrik, Arnis who like myself planned & to Gerry, our Registration King. Trophies shall be presented at STAG AGM on 27th March.
Having planned 6 of the 9 events I won't be doing this next year so am introducing the condition that no-one can plan anymore than 3 events & it will be best 8 Scores from 12 runs to count. Think it is time I scored some points for our Club as I am told I am now a Full Time 'O'thlete.
Location Info
Near: Glasgow G81 Lat,Lng: 55.90512 ,-4.38566 Postcode: G81 2PJ
Open an interactive map in:
GoogleMap -
Streetmap (OS 50k)
OpenStreetMap -
BingMap (OS 50k)
Pre Event Info
2.1k ; 4.3k & 5.6k. Remember this is an URBAN Dark Park so these distances are as the crow flies.
Directions / Parking
Travel along Great Western Road heading west . Turn LEFT at roundabout onto Drumry Rd then immediately sharp LEFT again onto Onslow Road (20mph) & follow it round with parking just beyond BMX Park on the LEFT in Station Car Park.
If arriving by train , the car park where the Registration shall be is on the northern side of the railway track.
Map / Terrain
An Arnis creation. 1:5,000 2.5m contours.
Registration and Start times
Registration from 6:30pm . Starts from 6:45pm
Course Information
This is an Urban Dark Park. If any Under 16s come along they will need to be accompanied by an Adult. Any Juniors shall also need to wear a fluorescent bob as supplied by STAG.
Units shall be padlocked to secure each site.
Entry Details
Send Terry an email by 10pm Sunday 10th March.
17 Confirmed entries - Gerry, John McK, Robert N, Alastair D., Colin, Jo, Maz, Kirsty, Rudi, Lynn, Chris, Nick, Thomas Eriksen, Simon, Marta, Rachel & Peter.
Other Events part of the Dark Parks 2019/2020 Series
Wed 31 Oct Hogganfield and Lethamhill
Wed 13 Feb Lethamhill Golf Course