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Entry conditions
and regulations... Leaders: Before booking, please
read our 'Risk
Assessment' (Word doc 25Kbyte)
Please ensure that
all team members read and fully understand these regulations
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1.
The Border Hike
is open to teams of four whose combined ages do not exceed 50 years. The minimum
age is 11 years, maximum age 14 years on 31st August 2004. The team
leader must be of minimum age 13 years on 31st August 2003.
2.
The John
Bradbury Trophy Hike is open to teams of four whose combined ages do not exceed
62 years. Minimum age is 14 years, maximum age 17 years on 31st
August 2004.
3. The
section of the team sheet concerning the capability of team members, must be
signed by the home District Commissioner.
4.
On checking in
at Gradbach, each visiting team must leave with the organisers the completed
Medical Questionnaire/Home
Contact sheet for each of their team members.
5.
All teams must
camp at the Gradbach Scout Camp for the duration of the
event, and Scout Leader/s must accompany all teams.
6. Each
competitor must wear or carry, as desired, the following at all times during the
hike :
a)
Warm hat.
b)
A spare fleece
pullover or jacket.
c)
Warm gloves or
mittens
d)
Waterproof
jacket with hood and taped seams.
e)
Waterproof
over-trousers with taped seams.
7.
Each competitor
must wear at all times during the hike :
a)
T-shirt or
thermal base layer.
b)
Underwear.
c)
Warm shirt,
pullover or fleece.
d)
Long trousers
made of warm, quick drying material, not jeans.
e)
Wool or
wool-mixture hiking socks.
f)
Waterproof
walking boots. Canvas boots must have a waterproof lining eg, Goretex. Fell
running boots, shoes or trainers are not allowed.
8.
Each competitor
must carry the following during the hike :
a)
Packed lunch
b)
Flask
containing a hot drink
c)
Emergency food
pack. This must be sufficient for 8 hours and would contain for example, Mars
Bars, sweets, chocolate, glucose, nuts and raisins. It must be kept in a plastic
bag.
d)
First-aid kit
containing a good supply of plasters and 2 triangular bandages, kept in a
waterproof bag.
e)
Whistle
f)
Compass
g)
Torch with
spare set of batteries and spare bulb.
h)
Watch
i)
Writing pad
j)
2 pens or
pencils
k)
Mug (if there
is not one with the flask) for cold drinks at thy check points.
9.
Each team must
carry a set of emergency equipment, in addition to personal equipment,
containing a minimum of :
a)
OS Map “White
Peak” only, minimum 2 per team.
b)
Polythene
exposure bags, size 2’6” x 6’, 500 gauge, 2 per team.
c)
Sleeping bag, 1
per team
10. TEAMS
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START OR CONTINUE THE HIKE, UNLESS THE EQUIPMENT LISTED
IN RULES 6,7,8, AND 9 CAN BE PRODUCED AT THE START AND AT SPOT CHECKS CARRIED
OUT BY MARSHALLS EN-ROUTE.
11. ALL
TEAMS ARE INSPECTED FOR KIT REQUIREMENTS BY LOCAL QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. UNLESS
THE TEAM IS PASSED BY THE INSTRUCTORS, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START.
12. In
the event of a competitor retiring, he/she must report to the finish HQ
personally, even if transported there by a marshall.
13.
The hike is not
against the clock. Winners will be decided by a system of points awarded for
incidents or navigation questions attempted during the hike and general
discipline, (starting on time, equipment, completing the course and signing in
at checkpoints). These points will be collated at the end, with the highest
number of points deciding the winner. Incidents will be based on standard scout
practice. The judge’s decisions are final.
14.
Teams must
adhere strictly to kit inspection, and starting times allocated.
15.
Competitors may
retire at any point on the route, but it is obviously desirable to retire at a
checkpoint if possible. If a checkpoint can’t be reached, a message must be sent
to the nearest checkpoint or to HQ.
16.
Team members
must walk at all times as a team. At the discretion of the hike officials, any
team disregarding this rule will be disqualified.
17.
In the case of
any team member retiring en-route, the remaining team members must wait at the
nearest checkpoint until they can make up a scratch team of NOT LESS THAN FOUR
OR MORE THAN SEVEN MEMBERS. This combined team must all sign a checkpoint
control sheet and elect a new team leader. They will then be allowed to proceed;
the route card will be suitably endorsed.
18.
Teams of three
will be allowed from the last checkpoint. A new team leader must be elected and
all emergency kit must be carried.
19.
THE ORGANISERS
HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETIRE ANY TEAM AT ANY POINT DURING THE HIKE.
20.
The use of any
other than moral support (lifts, leaders help etc.) WILL MEAN DISQUALIFICATION
FOR THE TEAM CONCERNED.
21.
In the event of
an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease or any other animal disease in the area,
the hike may be cancelled. If the area has been declared free from infection, it
may be necessary to ban competitors travelling from any other district in which
the disease is prevalent. In either case the organisers cannot accept liability
for any expense incurred by competition.
22.
Acceptance of
all entries will be at the discretion of the organising committee. On signing
the entry form all competitors accept these rules and conditions governing the
event.
23.
The organisers
accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss, injury, or loss of life
incurred during the event.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
It should be appreciated that this event
passes through potentially hazardous country as well as some of the most
beautiful in the Peak District. The Hike should be undertaken only by those who
are physically and mentally prepared. Any walker who has had an acute illness,
eg. Tonsillitis, influenza, chest infection, in the four weeks prior to the
event, should consult his/her doctor before competing.
(see
Risk Assessment)
STARTING
ARRANGEMENTS
Team numbers and starting times will be
allocated on checking in at Hike Control on the Friday evening. No allowance for
late starting will be made unless through circumstances beyond your control and
then only at the discretion of the organising committee. All teams must book in
at Hike control, Gradbach Camp Site, AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE ON FRIDAY
EVENING.
The start will be controlled by a starting committee
consisting of members of the Buxton Scout Fellowship, and qualified outdoor
activities instructors. ALL TEAMS WILL BE INSPECTED BEFORE STARTING.
MAP
The whole of the Hike is covered by the OS Map
“White Peak” and this is the only map necessary.
WALKING INSTRUCTIONS
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It is essential that each
competitor signs in at each checkpoint and on completion of the hike at HQ.
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PLEASE KEEP TO THE
FOOTPATHS AND RESPECT THE COUNTRY CODE.
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Teams must walk at all
times as a team and when on roads keep to the right and in single file.
RESCUE SIGNALS
Teams should note the following signals to be
used by teams in difficulties:
| Message |
Lamp and Whistle |
| Help |
6 flashes/blasts
in quick succession followed by one minutes silence
|
| Acknowledgement |
3 flashes/blasts
in quick succession followed by one minute’s silence |
Reports of an incident should be made to a
checkpoint on arrival. Rescue teams can be contacted from any checkpoint.
RESCUE TEAMS
Rescue teams will be in the area throughout the period of
the event. If any competitor is unable to continue when in open country, the
remaining members of his team should advise the rescue teams through any
checkpoint, open in front of and behind each team. It is essential that one
person remains with the casualty and at least two people go for assistance. Any
team finding another team in distress must assist and see that those in distress
are comfortable. They should then ascertain the correct location and advise the
nearest checkpoint. This action will be in addition to any information already
passed by members of the team.
HIKE MARSHALLS
Hike marshalls will be operating throughout the event and a
comprehensive radio control system will ensure that communications will be
maintained with all parts of the course.
Now refer to the appropriate page for entry
information and further instructions:
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