02 Mar 2013

SE SCOT WG FIRST AID COMPETITION - 14 APRIL 2013

1.The First Aid (FA) Competition will be held at RAF Leuchars commencing at 0900Hrs hrs, 14 Apr 13. It is open to all enrolled cadets who have achieved at least the St John Ambulance Youth First Aid standard. (Heartstart only trained cadets have not got enough experience and will therefore not enjoy the experience, so therefore can’t participate).

2.17 and Under TeamsSqns/DFs are invited to nominate a maximum of one cadet team for this competition. Cadet teams should consist of 4 cadets. The competition will include a practical team test (10 minutes) and practical individual tests (4 minutes). Please note that cadets should be aged under 18 on the 31 Dec 13.

3.Young Adult Pairs Additionally Sqns/DFs are invited to nominate one Young Adult Pair. Young adult teams must beaged 18 to 24 on 31 Dec 13. Participants may be Cadets or Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

4.Presentation The winning Cadet Team will be presented with the Wing FA Trophy and will go forward, together with the runner up, to represent the Wing at the Regional ATC Cadet FA Competition, which will be held at RAF Leuchars on 2 Jun . The Young Adult Pairs will be presented the Erasmuson Cup and will also represent the Wing at the Regional Competition at RAF Leuchars on 2 Jun 13.

5.ResourcesThe booklet “The Cadet’s First Aid Competition Handbook” should be consulted for ‘guidance’. (Please be aware the book will still refer to 3 team members in the team, not 4 and may cover injuries/techniques not used at Youth First Aid level or out of date; however it is still a valuable resource)

6.CFAV Supervision Teams must be accompanied by at least onestaff member who will be asked to assist with stewarding/supervision duties. Those without a Mod Form 90 should bring some form of photographic identification, such as a Passport. Cadets must bring their RAF F3822. Please be aware that should a team be nominated to represent the Wg at the Regional Competition, there must be escorting staff present to assist on the day, this includes the Young Adult Pair.

7.DeadlinePlease complete the respective entry forms and submit to the Wing First Aid Instructor (Training) (WFAI(T)) via email, if possible. The deadline for submissions is 1200Hrs, 5 Apr 12. (No applications will permitted after this date, due the organisation involved) Each application must contain an accurate Nominal Roll of participants, casualties and CFAVs, so a SMS PIPE can be raised on Bader, plus a Nominal Roll for the Main Guardroom. Any changes to personnel after the deadline must be emailed to ASAP.

8.EquipmentAll teams must supply their first aid materials for the competition

Individual Test (for each team member/each individual in the Young Adult Pair)

Pen and Note Book

Watch (Take pulse)

3 roller dressings(Normally put in a small bag/box for each competitor)

1 triangular sling

1 pair of first aid gloves

Not including the above, as the bandages and gloves may have fake blood on them

Team Test (for each team member/each individual in the Young adult team)

Pen and Note Book

Watch (Take pulse)

3 roller dressings (Normally all put in one First Aid box/Bag)

1 triangular sling

1 pair of first aid gloves

9.Messing/Accommodation Pack lunches will be required for all personnel, as participants should not rely on going to the Spar Shop, due to the nature of the competition as participants are kept in secure areas and may not be authorised to venture away from the supervising CFAVs until later in the day.

10.Casualties/BystandersIf you have any keen cadets (not already participating) that would like to be a casualty, then please note them on the application form, as the competition can’t happen without them (I will be looking for approximately 7 in total)

11.Mobile TelephoneMobile telephones are banned from the tri-service first aid competition sets and secure areas. (Team participants must give them to their CFAV personnel at the start of the day, if they have had to bring them to the venue)

12.Dress All Uniformed participants must arrive in Combat 95 (prepared for the weather conditions), ready for the competition, this might include a Sqn T-shirt/jumper, however all competitors must be dressed the same, unless the competitor is a Civilian Instructor, as they must wear suitable civilian clothing for possibly kneeling on grass and coming into contact with casualty simulation materials. All Uniformed personnel not participation in the competition must wear No2 Working Dress uniform. All participants must bring their No2 Working Dress with them for the final parade, as per the Corps instruction on first aid competition dress by Wg Cdr S Malloy.

13.DispersalIt is difficult to gage the interest at this stage, so be prepared for a full days Competition.

[Original Signed]

H J McAdam

Sqn Ldr

Enclosures:

1.Rules for Competitions

2.Entry Form

Distribution:

Action:

All SE Scot Units

Information:

OC WING

Wg Ex O

All SE Scot Wg Staff Officers

RFAI(T)

File Copy

Enclosure 1:

FIRST AID COMPETITIONS

Updated Rules-2012

Some changes were made to the rules in 2012. The reasons are to:

  • Ensure the competition remains relevant and useful
  • Stress the leadership and team skills aspects

This table summarises the changes:

Old Rules / New Rules
Teams comprise 3 cadets and a reserve / Teams comprise 4 cadets. No reserves
Age limit for cadets – under 18 on 30 Nov / Age limit for cadets – under 18 in year of competition (i.e. 31 December)
Enclosure 2
APPLICATION FOR ENTRY

SE Scot Wing First Aid Competitions 2013

Sqn/DF ______

Under 18 Team:

M/F / Rank / First Name & Surname / Age on
31 Dec 12 / Date & Type of First Aid Certificate Held
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4

Young Adult Team:

M/F / Rank / First Name & Surname / Age on
31 Dec 12 / Date & Type of First Aid Certificate Held
No. 1
No. 2

Accompanying adult staff:

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

Team Manager’s Contact details: -

Contact Telephone Number: - ______

Contact Email address: - ______

I confirm that the parents/guardians have given written permission for photographs to be used for any means including publication on web sites. Should this not be the case, the WFAI(T) will be notified of the personnel/Team that can’t be photographed/filmed.

The Sqn CFAV IC should have CCFs for all participants and if using a service vehicle, as this is a publically funded activity, the Driver should have the appropriate ACP 300 accident report forms available.

Signed______Role ______

Date______

The following cadets wish to be casualties:

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name

M/F / Rank /

Full Name