Date:

Saturday August 22nd 2009

Time :

2.00 PM

The Event:

The Lomond Challenge is based at Firkin Point on the west side of Loch Lomond. It consists of a  1.7 miles  Canadian Canoe leg set on Loch Lomond, a 1.7 miles Cycling and a 3.4 miles Run

Teams:

Competitors should be pupils in Scottish School in the years S4, S5 or S6 (2009/10) and the event must be contested in teams of two. These teams may be all male, all female or of mixed composition.

Equipment:

All equipment will be provided including Canadian canoes, bicycles, and safety gear.

Safety:

The event will be marshalled throughout by experienced and qualified adults.

Cost:

An entry fee of £20 per team is required with the entry form.

Further details:

A programme giving full details of routes, rules, timings, training and equipment will be provided in good time for the event.

Entry Forms

These have been made available to each school but if more are required they are available in  word format at the following site http://www.lomond-challenge.org/entry.htm or please telephone 01436 672476

Location

Firkin Point is a 40 minute drive from Glasgow.  A bus will take competitors there from Lomond School, Helensburgh.

Prizes:

Prizes are awarded for each stage as well as overall winner and will be given for male, female and mixed teams plus a Team Prize. The Team Prize is for the top three finishing teams in any school.

Experience:

It is desirable but not essential to have had some experience of the individual events and in their own interests entrants should be fit and able to complete a competitive and physical challenge. They must be able to swim a minimum distance of 300 meters.

Closing Date:

Thursday, 30^th April 2009