Events such as assault courses, skill games, and rock climbing are among the activities which teams need to complete to get the most points. Teamwork and a good strategy are crucial. Here are all the details you need before signing up to Join The Adventure!
- Who can take part?
- What can we win?
- How do we enter?
- Where is it all happening?
- When do we need to be there?
- What will be the format of the event?
- What should we bring?
- What facilities are there?
- What do we get for our money?
- What about consent forms?
- Who's responsible for the 'Nights Away' applications?
- Any other questions?
Who
can take part?
The event is open to all Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members in the
UK. Entry is in teams of four (though we do allow teams of three) and we
are expecting more than 300 competitors. Two competitions for the two age
groups run side by side with prizes for the top three teams in each. Back
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What can we win?
Each year hundreds of pounds worth of prizes are given away at Apex Challenge
events. In the past these have included tents, rucksacks, outdoor jackets,
head torches, fleeces and much more. Back to top
How
do we enter?
This couldn't be easier. Get your team together and fill in the
online entry form. This will register your
interest in taking part and send us your details. Within 48 hours your
team should appear on the provisional
team list. You then need to post us a cheque made payable to 'Apex
Challenge' to cover your entry fee and any t-shirts you have ordered to
Apex Challenge Entries, 6 Martindale Drive, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2HB. Once
we receive the cheque your place is secured and your details will move
to the confirmed team list.
Start times for the main event will be allocated in the order teams confirm
their entries. So there is an advantage to getting your cheques sent off
early! There's also a chance that if you are too slow, other teams could
get their checks in first and the event may fill up. There is only space
80 teams. Once the event is full entries will be closed and if any team
on the confirmed list then drops out their place will be offered to the
first team on the provisional team list. Back to top
Where is it all happening?
The event is being held in the Peak District. The event
centre is at the Gradbach Scout Camp. This is off the main road between Buxton and Leek and gives us a dramatic playing area including forests, moorlands, crags and rivers. Check the directions before you set off. Back
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When do we need to be there?
You should arrive at the event car park on the evening of Friday 8th October.
We realise teams may be travelling long distances so we're
flexible with arrival times. Please try to arrive betwen 7:00pm and
10:00pm. Due to the high volume of event traffic, special parking arrangements are being made. Please follow the directions of our event marshals when you arrive. Back to top
What
will be the format of the event?
When you get to the site please register at Event Centre.
You will be given your welcome pack containing the event instructions and
some of the maps you'll need for the weekend. You also
need to hand in consent forms for every team
member taking part. There is then time to set up your
tents and sort out your gear for the event. At 10:30pm there will be an
event briefing giving more details followed by a short, sharp, night-time
activity before you return to your tents to get some sleep before the
big weekend challenge begins. Saturday will be a long
day full of challenge and adventure. There will
be additional challenges on Sunday (including watersports) before
the results presentation. The event will be over by 5:00pm on Sunday
10th October when teams are free to leave. Back to top
What should we bring?
It is important every member of every team is properly kitted out
for this tough event. Random spot checks of kit will be performed by
our safety team before and during the event. Make sure you have everything
on the official kit list. Back
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What facilities are there?
You will have use of Gradbach’s brand new toilet facilities throughout the competition, but please be aware that there are only very limited showers, so please don’t expect to be able to have a shower during the weekend. There is a fresh water supply which is drinkable with taps throughout the site. Your entry fee includes most of your food for the weekend except lunch and snacks for Saturday which you should bring yourself. Back
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What do we get for our money?
The entry fee has remained at the same level as last year at just £90
per team of four. That works out at just £22.50
each! For this you get a full adventure challenge weekend with all camp
fees, facilities, activities, equipment and safety cover paid for. You
also get all your food for the weekend (except Saturday lunch and snacks
which you need to bring yourselves.) The entry fee also helps pay for
some great prizes and the souvenir results booklet that you'll get to
take home with you. What a bargain! Back to top
What about consent forms?
This is very important. EVERYONE needs to download and complete a consent
form and hand it in to us when you arrive, regardless
of how old you are. See the Consent Form page. Back
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Who's responsble for the 'Nights Away' applications?
The responsibility for making sure everyone taking part complies with the
Scout Association's 'Nights Away' rules lies with the section leaders
of those attending. Leaders need to make sure the necessary notification
forms are completed and that the requirements of a Nights Away permit
are met. If Explorers are attending without adult supervision, one of
them will need an Event Passport. For more advice about the Nights Away
system, please contact South Yorkshire Scouts' Nights Away Advisor -
Trevor Polson on 07768 041880. Back to top
Any
other questions?
Full details about how the event works will be gone through at the event
briefing. Everything else you need to know should be covered on the website,
especially on our frequently asked questions page. If you've still got
any questions about the event, please do get
in touch. Use the flyer below
to tell all your friends about the event and make sure the date's in your
diary! Right click over it with your mouse and select "Save As"
so you can email it round. Back to top
Registered Charity No. 1102633 | Last updated:
12 Jul 2010
