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Age Group and Classes

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The Trek Challenge is open to all members of the Scout and Guide Associations aged above ten and a half. Classes to suit all ages, please refer to the list below.

 

The Trek Challenge - Competitive Team Classes

 

Pathfinder Class Trophy: Aged 10 ½ up to 12th birthday

Adventurer Class Trophy: Aged over 12 but under 14th birthday

Trek Trophy: Aged up to 18th birthday                            

Explorer Class Trophy: Aged 14 up to 18th birthday

Tony Thomas* Creative Design Award Trophy: Aged 10 ½ up to 14th birthday

(Tony Thomas* Trophy is awarded at the discretion of the TrekChallenge Team)

Venture Class Trophy: Aged up to 25th birthday

Leaders (Docs Trophy) Class: Aged 25 years old and over

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Team Classes are based on the age of the oldest team member (except Leaders) on the day of the Trek Challenge. 

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NEW FOR 2024 - Non Competitive Open Class

 A non-competitive class aimed at younger inexperienced walkers having the additional guidance of a leader known to them (leader is walking to support the team of 3/4 Scouts or Guides but will not take part in the Base activities)

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*Tony Thomas came into scouting at 1st Redditch Group as a parent helper before becoming an integral part of any outdoor activities organised by the troop especially our Annual Mountain Weekend where he was in his element as a fine mountain walker and he nursed many a young scout who may have been struggling. He became Group Quartermaster and joined the newly formed Scout Fellowship and also became a key member of the backstage crew on the district Gang Shows and on other district events. Tony was a keen supporter of the Trek and walked every year until ill health took its toll. Tony was known to the boys in the troop as Tim and was hugely popular with everyone. For these reasons the Tony Thomas creative award was commissioned in a lasting tribute to Tony and his contribution to Scouting.

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Equipment and Requirements for Each Team

Each team must have the following equipment

 

Compass

Map of the area

Base information sheet which includes the emergency phone numbers

Team route card (supplied on the day)

Watch (can be a mobile phone)

Small first aid kit

Torch (can be a mobile phone torch)

Whistle

Hot drink

Mobile phone

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Equipment andrequirements frech Team membr

Each team member must have the following equipment

 

Pen/pencil

Strong shoes or boots for walking/hiking

Waterproof jacket and trousers (or gaiters)

Suitable activity clothing including a hat

Food and drink for the day

A high visibility jacket/ vest

Day sack

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Key Information

Trek Challenge Competition Rules - Please Read. Amended Jan. 2023.
 

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Other Key Information and FAQ

 

  • Each team must have a team name for identification purposes. The team entry will be registered using the chosen name and cannot be changed once entered. The team name must NOT exceed 20 characters including spaces.

  • The Trek Challenge is a competition where pre planning and ongoing decision making on the day is very important.

  • Trek Challenge teams can choose their own start time (between 08.30hrs and 10.00hrs subject to availability) when completing their team entry.

  • Please note that it is a Trek Challenge requirement to visit a minimum of 4 of the 6 Major Bases. These are numbered 1,2,3,4,5 and 6.

  • The Trek Challenge starts and finishes at the HQ at INKBERROW VILLAGE HALL, SANDS ROAD, INKBERROW, WORCS, WR7 4HJ.

  • All trophies will be on display on Trek Challenge Day at the HQ.

  • All teams MUST end the Trek Challenge at HQ (Inkberrow Village Hall) and the team time stops when the FULL team has booked in

  • The entry fee for the Trek Challenge is £9.50 per person which includes a Trek Challenge memento for every participant and photographs and certificates for winning teams. Light refreshments are available to purchase on return to HQ.

    • ​(Note: Accompanying leaders in a non-competitive open class team are not required to pay)

  • A full list of team placings and points scored will be available on our website as soon as possible after the event.

  • On return to HQ and having booked in, teams are free to leave for home subject to the team having made suitable transport arrangements.

  • Four person teams are allowed in special circumstances by arrangement with the organising team but only three will be able to take part in Base activities.

    • ​(Note: Accompanying leaders in a non-competitive open class team are not counted and are in addition to this number)​

  • For less able team members who may find difficulty on parts of the course please contact us to make suitable arrangements using the enquiry form via the Contact link above.

  • You must have the Parent/Guardian Consent/Permission to Walk form completed and signed ready to hand in on the day. This can be downloaded from the download section above. Anyone who does not have a completed form will not be allowed to walk.

  •  After entry to the event is confirmed, each team will receive an OS map section marked with the Base locations. Teams are free to plan their route to suit their own abilities and walking speeds to reach as many bases as possible within the seven hour time frame allowed.

  • Please also see the 'Rules' of the Trek Challenge within the download section above.

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