ECKO Spring Series 2020Glen NantSat 01 February, 2020

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

Thanks to Louis, Iris and Susannah for putting on the second of this years Ecko events. After what seemed like weeks of rain the sun came out in the afternoon making for some glorious running on the hill if a little wet underfoot.

We also had members of the Scottish West Area Team (SWAT) training with us including Ecko juniors. 10 Ecko adult members also took part in some coaching sessions designed to help progress their skills at orange and light green level.

Thanks to Forest and Land Scotland and Martin Charlton for allowing us access to the area. To Alan for printing maps and preparing the results. To Roger, Nicola, Jan, Gill, Fran, Ross, Ed, Andrea, and Susannah for coaching. To Louis, Iris, Fran, Jan and Ross for collecting controls.

Last updated: Sat 08 January, 2022

Pre Event Info

The second event of EckO's 2020 Spring Series. Planned by Louis MacMillan.

Location Info

Near: Taynuilt
Lat,Lng: 56.40612,-5.22288
Postcode: PA34 1HR

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Directions / Parking

Leave the A85 to the east of Taynuilt and follow the B845 towards Kilchrenan for 5K. Park in the Forestry and Land Management Scotland car park. As parking will be tight, please car share as much as possible.

Map / Terrain

A superb mix of open and wooded complicated contours.

Registration and Start times

Registration: from 11.30

Starts: 12.00 - 14.00

Courses close: 14.30 (so start early if you expect to be out a long time)

SWAT squad and adults involved in adult coaching session are arriving from 10:30. If you haven't had an email from Jan Kersel about Saturday's adult coaching and wish to attend, please contact her - jan.kersel@ecko.org.uk

Iris MacMillan will be holding a hot drink and cake stall to raise money for her ScotJos tour in Sweden in July. Remember to bring plenty of money so that you can enjoy the delicious baking and support Iris in her fundraising.

Course Information

Blue: 5.9 km

Green : 4.0 km

Light Green : 3.5 km

Orange : 2.5 km

Yellow : 1.9 km

Entry Details

Juniors (under 21 years) : £3

Seniors £5 (members), £6 (non members)

Enter on the day, but please order your map(s) in advance

Dog restrictions

Dogs under control are welcome.

Facilities

None. Nearest facilities are in Taynuilt

Contacts / Officials

info@ecko.org.uk