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Dear Scouter,
The Annual Swimming Gala will be held on Saturday 26th November 2011
at 6.00pm at:
Please read the following carefully as the registering of entries has been modified this year.
ENTRIES:
Entries are only required on the day and must be on the entry form downloaded from the District website or sent to your G.S.L.
Entry Forms are divided into:-
Cubs under 9 ½ years (CU)
Cubs over 9 ½ years (CO)
Scouts under 12 years (SU)
Scouts over 12 years (SO)
Explorer under 16 years (EU)
Explorer over 16 years (EO)
Each entry must be accompanied by a £2.00 entrance fee per person.
On the day please complete two entry forms for each section (competitor names only) and report to the recorders. [before 5.45pm].
The recorders will allocate numbers to each competitor and add it to the box on the entry form. One copy of the entry form will be retained for use by the officials and the other will be returned to the leader for group use.
EVENTS:
The events available are listed below.
There will be a maximum of six entries per pack/troop per event.
Relay teams do not need to be individually named.
Competitors need to arrive no earlier than 5.30pm.
CUB ENTRIES : A. One length freestyle 8 and under 9 ½
B.. One length freestyle over 9 ½
C. One length backstroke 8 and under 9 ½
D. One length backstroke over 9 ½
E. One length breaststroke 8 and under 9 ½
F. One length breaststroke over 9 ½
SCOUT EVENTS: G. One length freestyle under 12yrs
H. One length freestyle over 12yrs
I. One length backstroke under 12yrs
J. One length backstroke over 12yrs
K. One length breaststroke under 12yrs
L. One length breaststroke over 12yrs
MEDLEY RELAY (breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle)
M. Three swimmers under 12yrs One Entry
N. Three swimmers over 12yrs One Entry
O. Freestyle squadron--4 Scouts of any age One Entry
COMBINED EVENT P. Freestyle squadron--2 Scouts and 2 Cubs
EXPLORER EVENTS: 1. One length freestyle under 16yrs
2. One length freestyle over 16yrs
(Explorer events will only 3. One length backstroke under 16yrs
take place if a minimum of 4. One length backstroke over 16yrs
4 enter) 5. One length breaststroke under 16yrs
6. One length breaststroke over 16yrs
MEDLEY RELAY (breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle)
7. Three swimmers under 16yrs One Entry
8. Three swimmers over 16yrs One Entry
9. Freestyle squadron--- 4 Explorers of any age One Entry
Leaders MUST ensure that EVERY competitor is capable of swimming in the race for which he or she is entered.
In Relay Races all ages and sections must be strictly adhered to and any variations found either during or after the event, may result in disqualification and could effect the award of trophies.
REMEMBER - ON THE DAY - TWO COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS FOR EACH SECTION, TOGETHER WITH £2.00 ENTRY FEE PER PERSON.
(NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5.45PM)
General competition rules apply, and uniform must be worn.
If you have any problems/questions please contact Rob Arrowsmith.
ENTRY FORM: gala entry form.xls
The Cub Quiz is being held at Mitchell House on Tuesday 1 November 2011 from 6.30p.m. to 8p.m.
Each Pack may enter up to 2 teams of 4 Cubs.
Packs planning to take part should confirm to Lisa or Karen as soon as possible.
This year's District Carol Service will be held on Friday 9 December at St John's Church, Birtley commencing at 7p.m.
As always,all Groups should be in attendance for this important event.
Well done to Cubs from 5 Groups who attended this year's Corking Flag competition on 15 October. Everyone was able to demonstrate just how good they were as they showed off their knowledge of First Aid, Firelighting, Knots, Personal Safety, Map and Compass and Flags and Saints.
Well done to this year's winners from 7th Gateshead who will now go on to represent Gateshead in the County competition in November.
The District Scout Hike will be held, as per District Programme, on Sunday 16th October. The hike this year will be a circular route starting and finishing at
We will be meeting at 10:45am at Bolam Lake Visitor Centre car Park Grid Ref NZ083821 (OS landranger 81, OL42 {as per usual I will have a limited number of maps with the route marked}).
Please be aware there is another event taking place at Bolam on the same day so we may need to use adjacent car park.
The route is mostly paths across farmland and open countryside but includes a short section along a country road; with an expected time of about 4 hours.
If you can please let me know beforehand if your Troop will be attending.
Andy Oliver
District Scout Leader
The Scouting Skills competition is on Saturday the 24th of September at 10.00, we aim to be finished by 13.00. Please meet at 5th Birtley's Headquarters. Please arrive in full uniform. Teams of 4 may enter.
Bases will include:
· Uniform inspection
· Axe and saw
· Fire lighting
· Pitching a tent (each troop should bring a tent they are familiar with - but not a pop up)
· Knots and pioneering
· Map and Compass
All Leaders should by now have received details about this year's Confido Camp at Moor House for Scouts and Explorers over the weekend of 7-9 October.
The deadline for bookings at the discounted price has been extended to 23 September and ALL bookings will close on 30 September. This is a hugely popular camp for our Scouts and Explorers so let's see all in Gateshead being given the opportunity to experience it.
Full information is on www.durhamscouts.org.uk
As usual Gateshead Scouts will be doing our bit to help the Great North Run on Sunday by staffing feed stations at Heworth and Wardley.
Those who can help should meet at 9a.m. in full uniform.
Well done to Scout and Explorer teams from 5th Birtley, 7th, 31st, 32nd and 39th who took part in this year's Dyvels Hike. As ever this was a challenging test of Expedition and Scouting skills and teams showed a very high standard.
Day 1 saw teams carrying full kit depart from Blanchland and hike to the overnight stay at Dilston. Sunday saw a circular walk from there finishing in Corbridge, with a grand total of 21 miles walked in very hot and difficult conditions. Everyone who took part deserves congraulation for their skill and stamina. Thanks also for the large adult team who organised and supported this activity.
The new trophies for this event have been dedicated to the memory of Paul Sergison and they will provide a lasting memory of his contribution to Gateshead Scouts.
Special congratulations to this year's winners;
Scout section 32nd Gateshead
Explorer section 7th Gateshead
A big thank you to everyone who braved the heavy showers to support our Annual Sports' day.
The organisers of the event were testing a new system for entries on the day and this seemed to work well. If any Leaders have any comments about the new system then these should be sent to Rob Arrowsmith as soon as possible to help with evaluation of the event.
As ever a special thank you to Rob and his team for all their hard work both before and on the day.
Results were as follows;
William Hall Shield 7th Gateshead
Verstan Trophy 7th Gateshead
Wick Shield 7th Gateshead
Buckle Trophy 7th Gateshead