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The fourth annual GLASGOW SCHOOLS ADVENTURE RACE started with a big splash for each team of pupils from the eleven schools involved in this year’s event as they launched themselves into the challenge.
This event has grown steadily over the years, attracting support from our Council Leaders and the Education Leadership Team and is fast becoming a prestige event in the school calendar.
This year, races were held during the week 21-25 July 2010 and saw 11 schools turn out teams made up of pupils drawn from S3 upwards to face a day of challenges that tested both physical and mental stamina.
Weather conditions were generally ideal each day, with a mixture of sunshine and steady winds, but with some rain showers on the last day. Very close results were recorded for most teams this year.
A 9am arrival time saw the teams welcomed to the Centre and briefed on the days’ event. Teams then met with their instructor guide for the day who helped with their organisation and planning and were always on hand to offer encouragement and ensure things were safe.
Day one saw teams participating from St Thomas Aquinas Secondary, Eastbank Academy and Holybrook School. Day two’s teams were Shawlands Academy, Drumchapel High and Bannerman High Day three saw St Andrews Secondary, Notre Dame Secondary School and Eastbank Academy.
Day four rounded off the event with Abercorn Secondary and Springburn Academy teams participating.
The team with the overall best time from the event is awarded the Blairvadach Trophy which was kindly donated by Caithness Glass, to display in their school for the year and every competitor received a certificate, medal and T-shirt for their efforts. The trophy will be awarded at a formal presentation in the City Chambers on Thursday 26th August. Competitors and delegates from all Glasgow Schools are invited.
Thanks go to John Kane Head of Vocational Training and George MacKay Quality Improvement Manager for supporting this year’s event. Thanks also to the Blairvadach Instructor and Associate staff for the organisation and logistics support. Other people from the local community supported the event again this year and Blairvadach extends thanks to: Dougie Shannon, Outdoor Resource Centre – Equipment support; Cotswold Outdoors – Race refreshments; Steve Tong, UPM / Tilhill – Forest access; David Quibell – Rosneath Caravan Park; Kilcreggan Scout Group.
It’s a great achievement just to complete an Adventure Race and if your school would like to get involved for the 2011 event, interested staff should contact the Centre to find out how.
Congratulations go to Abercorn Secondary School with the best time for G.S.A.R 2010
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