This event is open to all Cub Packs in Hampshire to enter, and will require Cubs to navigate between way-points, collecting either a map grid reference, compass bearing or GPS coordinates to progress to the end of the course. Cub Packs will be timed from start to finish, with the quickest time winning.
Please find below the details for this event:
| Date: | Saturday 27th September 2025 |
| Arrival and Start Time: | Teams will start arriving from 9:00am. Closer to the time teams will be delegated timing slots. |
| Locations: | Cheesefoot Head, A272, Winchester. |
| Marwell Wildlife, Thompson’s Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH. | |
| Collection Time: | Will be from 2pm. However, this will be depended on the timing slots and how quickly the teams navigate the course. |
| Clothing Requirements: | Participants won’t require to wear full uniform just their Group Necker – as this is identification. Participants will need to be prepared for all weather conditions and will need to bring the following items: Warm Waterproof Coat Waterproof Trousers (optional and weather dependant) Comfortable Footwear, suitable for walking long distances. Would recommend wearing hiking boots. Hat, Gloves, Scarf (weather dependent) Sun Hat and Sun Cream, A Packed Lunch, Water bottle (filled with either water or squash, NO FIZZY DRINKS or ENERGY DRINKS). All items will need to be in a backpack to be carried by the Cubs themselves and will be their own responsibility. |
| Additional Information: | As this is County team event and District can only have a certain number of members in their team; there is limited participant availability for this event – participation will be determined and confirmed by your individual Cub Pack leadership teams. Participants will need to have adequate drinking supply (water or squash, NO FIZZY DRINKS OR ENERGY DRINKS). All personal equipment and valuables brought by the young people, are brought at their own risk and is their sole responsibility. The leadership team will take no responsibility for loss or breakage. No Mobile phones, tablets, smart watches/ fitness trackers, or electronics. |
| Organiser(s) and contact details: | Hampshire County Cubs Leadership Team: cubs@hampshirescouts.org.uk |
Information for Leaders:
| Each Cub Pack are limited to a certain number of participants: All participants should be invested members of the Scout Movement. It’s down to the individual leadership teams how they decide to choose the participating Cubs. It is recommended that there is a range of different ages in your District’s team. Each Cub Pack can enter a team of a maximum of 6 participants (we would recommend a minimum of 4 participants although you the option of mixing with other groups limited numbers. Each District can only enter one team. If any young leaders are available to support, they will be available to assist with bases. |
| Each Cub Pack need to be responsible for each of the Cub arriving to the event with a completed activity form. |
| Each Cub Pack will need to provide sufficient adult leadership team to cover POR ratios and if possible, adults/ young leaders to run a base. All leaders must be carrying a generic first aid kit and have in date first aid certificate. |
| Each activity base will have tasks for each participating group upon completion of the task will be given key information used to progress to the next activity. Consequences may be deducted for un-sportsmanship behaviour. |
| Please could you confirm your Cub Packs availability for this event by Saturday 13th September. Please can you also provide the Health Forms (please download below) for each of your participants to the event organiser by Saturday 13th September. Please don’t worry if your Cub Pack cannot provide a full allocation for the event; having representatives being involved from your Cub Pack is the main objective – winning is a bonus. Please note, any cub arriving without a Health Form, being submitted in advance, will be turned away from the event |
Please complete the form below to enter your cub Pack