Kelvingrove ParkThu 9 Feb, 2023

Glasgow west end

Clyde and GOATs/GUOC night series

Training 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 Training events are non competitive and 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.

Terrain type: Urban & Parkland

Last updated: Tue 07 March, 2023

Overview

To get you back in the swing of orienteering …

Clyde and GOATs/GUOC are running a joint series of 4 Night events starting on 9 February 2023. The first 3 are urban with the final one planned on south Mugdock.

· 9 Feb Kelvingrove Park – Dan Graves

· 23 Feb Bearsden – Dan Graves

· 9 Mar Milngavie Station – Emma Wilson

· 23 Mar Mugdock South – Klaas Wynne

Head torch is compulsory.

Please support and sign up using this registration form by 11pm Tuesday 7 February.

Location Info

Near: Glasgow
Lat,Lng: 55.87015,-4.28147
Postcode: G3 6BY
What3Words: ///rang.sweat.shady

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Directions / Parking

Start and Finish are at the Lord Roberts Monument, by Park Circus in Woodlands. This is a 5-10 minute walk from Kelvinbridge Subway Station or the CG Car Park at 160 Berkeley Street. There may be some on-street parking closer.

All to report to finish.

Emergency number - 07557 941395

Map / Terrain

2022 A3 1:4,000 map of the University of Glasgow campus and Kelvingrove Park drawn according to ISSprOM 2019-2 standards (however, no multilevel structures) by Klaas Wynne October 2022 based on Phase 5 LiDAR for Scotland with elements taken off the Clyde West End map drawn by Simon Gardner.

Mixed terrain – gravel/muddy paths, tarmac, short grass with options to cut across rough ground around the ponds – some vegetation is very high.

Planner – Dan Graves

Course Information

· Long course - 4.5km

· Medium course - 3.0km

· Short course - 1.9km

There are 2 optional artificial barriers. These will NOT affect the Short course.

Controls will be reflective tape or tubes, with no punching/SI and non-marshalled.

Entry Details

Please enter via this registration form by 11 pm on Tuesday 7 February. Info on how to pay the entry fee will be sent via e-mail after entry (£3 adults, £2 juniors/students). (£1 extra for non-Clyde/Guoc members)

Registration and Start times

Starts : 1900-1930.

Courses Close : 20:30

Contacts / Officials

If you have any queries please contact:

[email protected]

instagram: guorienteering

Nearest A&E Hospital

QEUH, 1345 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 4TF.

Safety Notes

Watch out for members of the public, dogs and mountain bikers. Competitors are responsible for their own safety.

The Short Course avoids all roads, the University campus, and has marked mandatory river crossings.

Covid - please do not attend if you have Covid, or Covid symptoms.

Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Any participants with relevant pre-existing medical conditions which might affect their participation should disclose them to the race organisers before they start.