Welcome to the Lomond Challenge 2012

This event for school pupils in S4-6 has been successfully running since 1991 and is held in a spectacular setting in the shadow of Ben Lomond. Its popularity in recent years means that we have to limit the number of teams entering to 80, on a ‘first come’ basis.

There will be a team trophy (the top three teams for any school count as finishers for the team prize) as well as individual awards.

All secondary schools in Scotland have received an invitation to this event.

Further Information

Time of first race: 2.00pm

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, 1.7 miles Cycling and a 3.4 miles Run.

Teams: Competitors should be pupils in a Scottish School in the years S4, S5 or S6 (2012/2013) and the event must be contested in teams of two. These teams may be all male, female or of mixed composition.

Entry: ONE MEMBER OF THE TEAM SHOULD ENTER THE EVENT LISTING THEIR PARTNER IN THE APPROPRIATE BOX

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 £21.00 per team is payable at the time of entry.

Further details: A programme giving full details of routes, rules, timings, training and equipment will be provided on receipt of entry.

Location: Firkin Point is a 40 minute drive from Glasgow. A bus will take competitors here from Lomond School in Helensburgh.

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded for each stage as well as an 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.

Enquiries: Louise Buchan, Lomond School, 10 Stafford Street, Helensburgh G84 9JXTelephone:01436 672476 email:l.buchan@lomond-school.org