Event Permit & Training Confirmation

Event Permit & Training Confirmation

EVENT PERMIT & TRAINING CONFIRMATION

This form must be completed in respect of every team participating in the event (both young people and adult teams) and signed by the appropriate Advisor/Leader/Commissioner below. For Explorer Scout teams this form replaces the need for a separate Nights Away Event Passport.

Unit/Group:______District:______

Team no.:______Category:______

Names of Team Members: / Number of times competed / Names of Team Members: / Number of times competed
1) / 4)
2) / 5)
3 ) / 6)

Emergency Home Contact Person (not present at the event): ______

Address: ______

Tel. No.’s: ______

As the Marathon takes place in ‘wild’ country, and to ensure the safety of all participants, adequate training for the event must take place in advance of the event. The following questions must be completed by an appropriate Advisor/Leader/Commissioner* in order for event organisers to ensure that sufficient training/preparation has taken place:

(Please delete answers to questions as appropriate)

  1. Can the whole team read and navigate by Map and Compass and complete a route card under the Scout Associations specifications? YES / NO
  2. Is the whole team capable of completing a light-weight overnight camp?YES / NO
  3. Does the whole team understand emergency procedures whilst walking in wild country? YES / NO
  4. Has the whole team received a minimum of First Response level (or equivalent) training? YES / NO
  5. Does the whole team have adequate equipment for the event and to cope with possible adverse weather conditions? YES / NO
  6. Is the fitness level of the team adequate for an event of this nature? YES / NO

I have discussed the details of the event with the above participants and I am satisfied that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience, and I agree to them taking part in the event as an independent team. I can also confirm that all of the team members are current members of the Scout Association.

Signed: ______(appropriate Advisor/Leader/Commissioner*)

Name: ______Role in Scouting: ______

Tel. No.: ______Date: ______

* = Appropriate Advisor/Leader/Commissioner signature:

  • For Explorer Scout Teams this should be the Explorer Scout Leader or the DESC - who must hold the appropriate Nights Away Permit covering ‘Green Field’ and/or ‘Light-Weight Camping’ classification.
  • For Scout Network Teams this should be the Local or Area Network Advisor.
  • For all other adult and Scout Fellowship Teams this should be the ADC (Fellowship) or the District Commissioner.
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