Dear Scouts, Explorers, Networkers and Leaders,
Welcome to Trek Cart 2015 Pirates of the Caribbean .
Trek Cart 2015 will be held at Cricket Scout Campsite and Manor Country Parkon the weekend of the 26th-28thJune 2015.
This will be a fun and challenging event for all who take part.Over the weekend there will be several different Trek Cart races run to suit the different age groups and fitness levels, all of which will be fun and challenging. This year we have a themed event which is Pirates of the Caribbean andthere will also be some new challenges to overcome in the main event which will try all who take part .On that note all teams are asked to join in with the spirit of the event and dress up there trek cart and themselves especially for the main endurance race.
We will also be running other activities depending on numbers over the weekend, budget and leader support.This event will be run by a small team of experienced leaders who have ran this event over the last few years but they will require your help so the event can run smoothly.
Every trek cart entered will need to supply a leader to act as a marshalduring two of the challenges.
LEADERS INFO
This document contains: Trek Cart Rules
CampBooking Form
Trek Cart Booking Form
Permission to Camp Form
Leaders Health Form
For any further information or inquires please email me and I will endeavour to answer as quickly as possible.
COSTS
Camping charge, per person.
Scout, Explorer or Network £18
Leaders £10
The above costs do not include food. All sections will need to supply their own catering
Book In and camping will be at Cricket Camp/Pauline’s Lodge scout camp site
Race Entry is£15 Per Cart (all Sections) which will include the cost of a “Pirates of the Caribbean” plate for the trek cart. All teams who are entering and camping must fill in and return both entry forms please.
Once entries have been received additional info will be sent out to confirm book in and timings.
I look forward to seeing you all at the event
Gus
Gus Angus, Event Organiser
1)To be eligible to run, your Trek Cart must meet the following requirements:
It must be a construction with a single centre "T" bar pulling shaft and two wheels.
These wheels must be mounted opposite each other.
The wheels can be metal spoke with bearings, rubber or pneumatic tyres with a minimum diameter of 560mm (22 inch).
The all up weight should be in and around 60kg (133lbs) at book in.
Trek Carts may be re-weighed during or the end of the race, any Trek Cart failing to weigh in will be disqualified.
2/ Team members
Their must be a minimum of 4 members per team and a maximum of 6.
The minimum number of members must stay together throughout the race, pass through every check point and reach the finish line.
All participants must be members of the Scout Association.
Scout teams must be aged over 10 and under 14.5
Explorer teams must be over 13.5 and under 18
Network teams must be 18 upwards
3/ All carts Traditional and Non Traditional will all run as one class as long as they meet the above requirements
4/All teams may be started at intervals or on mass this will be decided by the race officials on the day
5/ Spectators are not permitted to accompany teams on route but can move to safe places around the route to support there team/teams.
6/ No global positioning devices permitted
7/Teams who wish to retire during the event must report to there nearest check point or race official.
8/ In the event of an accident please report to race control or a race official who will get first aid/medical help to you.
9/ All carts must stick to the tracks and not cut across wooded or grass areas unless guided. Any team doing this may/will be disqualified.
10/ Please respect members of the public using the land.
11/All teams must be at the start area 10 mins before the start of the events.
12/ All teams are asked to clear the finish area as soon as possible to allow others to finish safely.
13/ All trek carts must pass Scrutineering before being allowed to take part in the event.
14/ Failure to comply with any general or race rule will/may result in disqualification.
There will be a race briefing on Friday evening at9pm or Saturday morning early depending on booking in.
Booking closesSunday 14thJune. No late bookings accepted.
Booking closes Sunday 14th June. No late bookings accepted.
Camping will be at Cricket camp within the ManorCountryPark.
Once your form is received timings for arrival and book in will be forward to all leaders.
Troop/UnitDistrict
Leader in charge
Contact numbers
No of Scouts @ £18
No of Explorers @ £18
No of Network @ £18
No of Leaders @ £10
No of Trek Carts @ £15
Total Enclosed / £
Cheques Made payable to “HCSC” Hampshire County Scout Council
Please return to Trek Cart 2015
C/O 18 ArabianGardens
Whiteley
Fareham
PO15 7HE
Booking closesSunday 14th June. No late bookings accepted.
Once your book in form has been received Book in and team brief timings will be sent to all teams
ONE FORM PER TEAM/CART
Team NameSection
Troop/Unit Name
District
Leader acting as marshal
No in team (4 – 6)
Team Members / NameAge
Leader Name
Leader Phone
Leader Email
Team Captain
Team Captain Phone
Team Captain Email
Please return to Trek Cart 2015
C/O 18 ArabianGardens
Whiteley
Fareham
PO15 7HE