Hi Everyone !
We will be taking part in the forthcoming National Cub Scout Challenge on 20th September '08. The events will be held at Catholic High School field from 1pm, and expected to end around 7pm.
The events will provide an afternoon of fun and competition for all cub scouts. There will be a series of main events, which include competitions involving both scouting- based skills and sports. GS Cub Scouts will be taking part in ALL events.
The events are :
1. Treasure Hunt
Each team will be required to find 10 random items that will be hidden in a 20m X 20m area with obstacles being placed around. If a team manages to find all 10 items within the time period, their timing will be taken into account for judging.
2. Obstacle Relay Course
Teams will be required to complete an obstacle course within a 100m track. The race will consist of a total of 4 different obstacles. Each team member can only tackle 1 obstacle and will have to pass the baton to the next member at the next 25m mark. Teams will be judged based on successful completion of obstacles and time taken to complete the relay
3. Sour Grapes
Teams will be required to construct a cross-bar pole and get the scarves of every cub in the team onto the cross-bar by climbing up the vertical pole. Judging will be based on time taken to complete the event. Cubs on the way down can only jump off from the 1m mark.
4. Roman Cannon Ball
Teams are given 1 hour to build a device to launch a water bomb the furthest distance. The device must be made entirely out of natural materials eg. Wood, Manila Rope. ONLY the launching container or water bomb holder is allowed to be non-natural. Judging will be based on distance launched.
5. Chariot Race
Teams are to build a Chariot and pull it with a person on top it for a distance of 25 m. Judging will be based on time taken from the commencement of the building till the point the chariot crosses the line. Teams are allowed to use ropes to drag the chariot.
Teams are to build a Flagpole at least 3 meters in height and MAY use guylines. When the flagpole is vertical, teams are to raise either their school flag or troop flag. Timing stops when the flag reaches the top of the pole. Judging will be based on time taken.
7. Orienteering
Each team will be given a map of the area. On the map, there are checkpoints where the Cub Scouts have to navigate themselves to and copy down the Checkpoint code. Teams are not allowed to spy on one another to obtain information of any sort with regards to the activity. Judging will be based on time taken and number of checkpoints found.
8. Speed Knot Tying
There are three rounds to each competition. Each team is supposed to send one representative for each round. Cub Scouts are to tie the knots specified by the station master within a given time. They are to place the knots down on the floor upon completion and are not supposed to continue with the knot after the knots are placed on the ground. Teams will score points based on time taken and successful completion of the knot.
9. Soccer
Each game will be 12 minutes long, with a 2 minute break in between (Each half is 5 minutes).
10. Captain's Ball
Each game will be 12 minutes long, with a 2 minute break in between (Each half is 5 minutes).
We welcome all parents to join us at Catholic High to cheer the cub scouts and have fun.
ALL THE BEST AND HAVE FUN AT THE EVENT EVERYONE!
Teams will be required to construct a cross-bar pole and get the scarves of every cub in the team onto the cross-bar by climbing up the vertical pole. Judging will be based on time taken to complete the event. Cubs on the way down can only jump off from the 1m mark.
