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Scout Events History This section contains a brief overview of previous events and outlines the details for upcoming events in the near future only. A schedule and calendar of upcoming events can be found on the Calendar pages. If you have any inquiries regarding details of an event then please try to contact the organiser first (this will usually be the appropriate ADC for that section). If the event details on this website are incorrect then please notify the webmaster. Check
the Scout Events 2001 Archive page
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| Scout Section - Event History 2001 | ||||
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This
years competition saw 8 scouts from 5 different troops in a very closely
fought battle. The competition was exceptionally close and the standard
was very high. Almost every game hang in the balance and hard decisions
had to be taken by the judges. In the end there was very little separating
those that attended...any one of them could have won the competition.
Not only was the technical standard high but the show of sportsmanship
and ‘scouting spirit’ stood out too. Thanks to the 17th for hosting the
event and keeping us ‘refreshed’, to the judges who had a very difficult
job, to the leaders and parents who helped out and most importantly of
all to the Scouts who made the competition run so well. Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Darren
Dowling (DSL)
Swimming Gala - Feb 10 - Dagenham Swimming Pool Scouts
from 8 troops swam in this years Gala. Points were awarded for top three
placings in the three main events, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Freestyle
as well as the Team Relay of 4 x 1 lengths. Well done to the 17th on their
achievement. Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Darren
Dowling / David Nickols (DSL)
Mark Sutton Competition - Feb 24 - 17th B&D HQ 5
patrols from 6 different troops really helped to 'make' the event this
year. After an Inspection they were tested on their skills at Map &
Compass, First Aid, Knotting and Cooking. During their 'spare time' they
racked their brains trying to complete the Quiz which would also count
towards their overall score. With each base marked out of 20 the winners
did an excellent job in scoring over 90 points in total. Well done to
the 16th B&D. Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Darren
Dowling / David Nickols (DSL)
Founders Day - Feb 25 - 6th B&D Church Founders
Day this year was a very enjoyable day out. Kept short and sweet the organisers
(6th B&D) did an excellent job of keeping the attention of the young people.
Special mention goes to the 'Walking' song complete with actions and the
'Conga' song as we all exited the hall in one big conga line! Darren Dowling (DSL)
District Handcraft Competition - Mar 10 - 21st B&D HQ The
Scout Handcraft Competition saw some strong entries, its a pity that there
were not more exhibits. Few troops entered the competition and the number
of entries was poor in places. However those exhibits that did find their
way onto the table were excellent. Thanks to all those that entered and
supported the competition, and to those who turned up on the Saturday
to view the exhibits and to 'cheer on' those who gained a certificate. Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Darren
Dowling / David Nickols (DSL)
Scout Rally - May 12 - Thriftwood This years Scout Rally was held at Thriftwood (a last minute change due to Crow Camp being booked) on a glorious sunny day (makes a change!) and saw 5 Patrols from 5 Groups enter. Patrols were marked out of 20 on 5 'bases': Inspection, Pioneering,
Tent pitching, Firelighting and Orienteering Each patrol worked hard throughout the day and seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, as well as picking up a few hints and tips. Thanks to all who supported the competition and to all the leaders for their hard work. Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Darren
Dowling / David Nickols (DSL)
5-a-side Football Competition - 9 June 2001 - May & Bakers Sports Ground [Awaiting Report] Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Peter
Gentry
Sports Day - 23 June 2001 - Mayesbrook Arena [Awaiting Report] Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Peter
Gentry
Incident Hike - 7 July - Thriftwood The hike consisted of 6 bases on a circular route 7.5 miles in length. Each base had an 'incident' to complete: Build the carburetor, stack the sugar cubes, first aid test, water pistol alley, lift the bucket. In addition the team would receive one item at each base which they then had to carry round. If they managed to finish they would have enough items to cook an egg on a tin can. Teams were marked on two separate categories, each with their own trophy...time for completion and their scores on the incidents. Apart from a few 'wrong turns' most of the teams found their way round the course eventually with a little help. Spirits were high in general. 1st Place - 16th Ravens Special mention to the winning team from the 16th...they knew exactly what they were doing and breezed round the course with ease. Thanks to all the leaders who helped organise the hike and who manned the route on the day. Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Darren
Dowling / David Nickols (DSL)
Camping Competition - 29/30 September 2001 - Thriftwood This year saw the introduction of a two tier competition...the Len Bridge Challenge Trophy for the novice section and the St. Georges Competition for the more experienced patrols. We had 3 patrols enter the Len Bridge Challenge Trophy from the 1st, 9th and 17th. All 3 patrols worked hard throughout the weekend and improved and improvised with the assistance of the leaders. Each patrol had made progress and picked up the odd tip or two although they certainly started out with some of the skills from day one. In the end it was far too close to call and the leaders decided that all 3 patrols had achieved a lot throughout the competition and had passed the Challenge. The 3 patrols will share the trophy throughout the next year. Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Peter
Gentry
Cyclo Cross - 1 December - Crow Camp This year saw 17 Scouts whizzing round the course at Crow Camp. Lance and Steve kindly organised the transport, no mean feat for that amount of bikes. Split into 3 sections each section had two races to determine who would go through to the final. After the official races a general 'up and down the hills' resulted along with a couple of 'grudge matches'. In the end I believe an enjoyable day was had by all. The final placings were: 1st Marc Tindall (16th
B&D) Darren Dowling (DSL) Organiser - Darren
Dowling / David Nickols (DSL) , Steve Wakeling, Lance Horsey |
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