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    Moonlight Challenge

     
     
       The Moonlight Challenge Competition is a District level competition. It is primarily for Scouts, but some Explorer teams take part or some have Explorers assisting a Scout Team. Our Fremington teams will just comprise of Scouts as we enter the competition; if they are accompanied then they can not enter the competition officially.
     
    The Challenge is quite a tough one for parents as they have to let their children go off without an adult and hike into the night. The Scouts, however, find this a thrilling event, and usually are so excited for it to happen again.
     
    This year it takes place in over Friday 11th November night and possibly into the early hours of Saturday morning.
     
    The location and route is only known by the organisers. We as leaders are not informed until the week (usually the Tuesday or Wednesday) of the challenge of the scrutineering and start point. This is to stop Troops training in the area beforehand. Leaders and parents only get to know the pick up point once the team has departed along the challenge course. 
     
    Some of the Challenges:
    The Scouts navigate to a range of checkpoints. Along the way they have undergo a range of challenges to test their Scouting skills and knowledge. They are then scored on the speed they complete the course and also how many points they score on each base.
    Over the years there has been a range of base challenges that have included:
    • First Aid - knowing your DRAB - resus, recovery position, treatment for shock, treatment for bleeding
    • Knots - thumb knot, reef knot, figure of eight, etc
    • Scouting History - who is the Chief Scout, where is Scouting HQ, what island did the first camp take place on? What do the different colours on the Union Flag represent? 
    • Problem solving such as transporting water form one place to another, making a rocket and see who flies the highest or paper aeroplanes,
    • Mapping skills
    • And much more

    TEAMS:
    Teams must consist of between 4 and 6 Scouts. At least two of the Scouts must be able to navigate and all Scouts must have the correct kit before being released.  We hope to have at least  two teams entering this year.
     

    Badgework:
    Some of the badges that can be earned either in full or in part are below.
     
     
                             
                                   
         
         
     
     
     
     
     
       
     
     
     
     
     
         
     
     
     
     
     
     




    Do you want to enter? 
    If yes, then email or text Skip by 9pm on Monday 31st October.



    Kit you will need and have checked:

    The personal kit list is as follows:
     
    DOUBLE CHECK – without means all disqualified & sent home
    • Pen \ pencil & note pad
    • Hat and gloves
    • Fremington blue and white scarf and woggle (poppies on outside would look nice but not essential)
    • Walking boots (No trainers or school shoes)
    • Warm & waterproof clothing (waterproof jacket & trousers, no jeans)
    • Warm clothing Powerful torch with spare batteries & bulb
    • Reflective arm bands, jacket or similar - we can supply if need be
    • Suitable small rucksack to carry equipment in
    • a drink, a small chocolate bar or energy bar for emergency only
    • map, compass, whistle, survival bag, first aid kit – all supplied by us for the team

     A bag containing a change of clothes may be left at the start for use at the end.

    Snacks and soups are provided at the end meeting point for teams and is free.


    Below is the consent and medical form which needs to be returned to us by 10th November.

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    29 Oct 2011 08:38