Eastleigh District Emlyn Trophy

1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999

1996

1997

1998

The 1998 emlyn was held at Lyons Copse camp site. It was the usual thing - weekend camp from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. This weekend was probably the wetest one of the year and the field had flooded by the time we went to strike camp. Our stuff was floating!!! Luckly we still won the composite patrol section. The project for this year was to build a shower. I had planned the shower out well in advance and even took a set of ladders, as it was going to be so big. The shower came out amazingly and when it was tested out by a willing patrol member steam oozed out all over the field (as it was so cold). The judges loved it so much we won the project section as well!!!

Some captures of the site and weather:

1999

Date; Friday 11th to Sunday 13th June 1999.

Venue; Marwell Activity Centre, Hurst Lane, Fishers Pond, Eastleigh. Theme; A weekend patrol standing camp, and the construction of a special project.

Programme; The Patrol must devise and run their own programme for the weekend to be based on the Scout Training Scheme. This is to include participation in the Special Project if desired.

Equipment: The equipment brought must be adequate and suitable for a 'Patrol weekend standing camp'.

Girl Scouts; Girl Scouts may camp within the bounds of the Patrol site. but must have separate tentage for sleeping in. Separate washing facilities are provided in the toilet block on site. The decision to permit girl Scouts to camp within the bounds of the Patrol site is up to the Patrol Leader's Council and the Scout Leaders concerned, If separate camping area's are required please inform the organiser on the application form in the space provided.

Altar Fires; If Patrols wish, they can bnng their own altar fires, (no ground fires permiffed) The fire must be of a finn and stable construction and must not exceed 70cm in height (from ground to grill) If dexion is to be used, only properly constructed heavy weight dexion is acceptable, if in doubt, do not use.

Wood: The site has a wood supply, but can only be used for the use of cooking in your own provided altar fires. All wood for gadgets MII~Lbe brought by each patrol for it's own use. All wood must be removed from site by the end of the competition.

Waste; No wet pits to be dug (surface drains only) Rubbish to be taken home at end of competition. Patrols to supply own rubbish sacks.

Gadgets; All gadgets are to be made on site. Gadget wood may be brought to site. Note; a) cut to size will not be considered as prefabricated. b) traditional scouting pioneering techniques only are to be used, not DIY, methods.

Knives; Sheath knives are not permiffed on this camp. If a knife is required, they must be a clasp knife.

The entry fee is £6.00 per Scout.

Our group (7th Eastleigh) were unfortunatly unable to participate in the emlyn as our Patrol leaders were tied up in school exams.

Luckily I had the privelidge of being invited to be a judge, as I had participated in the event and won over the past 3 years. This was a great experience and I enjoyed it as much as if I had a patrol, and hope I can do it again next year. My jobs ranged from testing food to checking tentage. This emlyn was held at Marwell Activity Centre, and if you were quite you could here the elephants making strange noises!!!

General Rules

1. The competition is for both Scout working Patrols, or Scouts from different Patrols within a Troop working together as a composite Patrol.

If a working Patrol, the Patrol must be a genuine Scout Troop working Patrol of not more tban six and not less than four members.

The winning working Patrol of this competition will be required to represent the District at the Hampshire Scout County- Scout Emlyn Camping Competition at the Gordon Brown Outdoor Education Centre, Hook on Friday 10th to Sunday 12th September 1999.

2. Scouts are to be aged 15 years 6 months or under on the 12th September 1999.

3. Each PatmI entering will be required to submit to the Competition Judges a detailed copy of their Weekend Menu and Programme on arrival at the competition site.

4. Each Scout will also hand in a permission to camp form, completed fully and signed by the Scout's parent or guardian. Only copies of the form contained with these competition notes will be excepted, and in the event of a Scout not having a form, he/she will be sent home, and not able to attend again with the correct form.

5. Adults may assist the Patrol in transporting equipment to their allotted site on arrival, but must be clear before the Patrol is given permission to set up camp.

6. All visitors are to remain clear of the competition camp areas. Camp staff will inform visitors when they may enter the competition area to assist with transporting equipment. No vehicles will be allowed on the site, unless instructed to do so. No entry to the competition area will be permitted before 15.15.

7. Although we are camping at Marwell Activity Centre this does not give us unlimited freedom to the activities and access to the live stock. Scouts will be told their bounds on Friday night, and as any Scout disobeying our instructions could find him/herself in a dangerous situation, without correct equipment of instruction, it will be taken very seriously, and the Patrol of any Scout caught out of bounds will be disqualified and ordered to pack up and leave the camp straight away. You have been warned.

Areas to be Judged.

a) Programme - content, and implementation throughout the weekend. Participation of the whole Patrol.

b) Menu - content and balance

c) Site - Layout and tidiness, etc.

d) Equipment - suitability and use of

e) Personal Kit - suitability and the use of. I f) Meals - preparation, cooking, quality and quality.

g) Food storeage and Hygiene.

h) Gadgets - variety, suitability and the construction of.

i) Points will be lost for various reasons, ie.. late arrivals, site left untidy, misuse of equipment, interference from outside agencies.

j) Any senous misdemeanors will result in Patrols being asked to leave the camp site.

PLEASE NOTE

Table cloths and table decorations are not part of the competition and therefore are not judged.

Additional information

k) Size of sites are to be 20 meters x 14 meters approximately.

I) Gateway - see attached sheet.

m) Frozen food - in the interests of safety food that has been frozen must not be brought to the camp.

Typical Programme set out by the judges:

Notes on the Time Table.

1. The (*) asterisk indicates items to be judged.

2. The dinner at 18.00 hrs on Saturday will be the main meal. The menu for this meal is to be of the Patrols own choosing, using fresh food, and can be cooked on gas or altar fires. Points will be awarded for the food preparation and cooking the finished product. All other meals will be judged on the way of preparation, cooking, cleaning of kitchen areas and of course the washing up. These can be cooked on gas or altar fires but not both. With all meals you are required to summons a judge to judge your meal when ready, should you not call on a judge, you will be awarded Nil points.

TIME TABLE.

Friday 11th June

18.30 onwards* Arrive - the PL is to report to the Site team, to obtain their site number Also all of your Parent Permission to Attend Forms, Programmes and Menus must be handed in. On obtaining site number you may unload your equipment. After gear is unloaded all helpers are to clear the site and the whole Patrol will parade for a Full uniform inspection, after which you can set up your site.

20.00 hrs Patrol Leaders briefing

23.00 hrs Lights Out.

Saturday 12th June

07.00 hrs Wake, rise & wash. Breakfast and programme development.

09.00 hrs Flag break and prayers.

10.00 hrs Site inspection. Patrols continue site development. (including Special Project Construction - Gateway)

13.00 hrs * Lunch.

14.OOhrs* Patrols own prograinme.

18.00 hrs * Dinner.

19.00 hrs * Patrols own programme to continue.

19.05 hrs to 20.00- Patrol Leaders Forum.

20.30 hrs Camp Fire.

22.00 hrs Return to camp areas. Supper.

23.00 hrs Lights out.

Sunday 13th June

07.00 hrs Wake, rise and wash

08.00 hrs* Breakfast and then programme continued.

09.30 hrs Flag Break Scouts own.

10.00 hrs * Site inspection - full kit layout, in tent if wet, outside if dry.

* Special Project - Gateway - Judging

* Patrols own programme to continue.

12.30 hrs Lunch and strike camp.

14.30 hrs * Final site inspection- kit to be packed and site to be clean.

15.30 hrs Presentation Ceremony. Patrols and others leave site.