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Information for ScoutsWho can register?How do I register? Patrol Size How much does it cost? Why should I register my patrol now? Making payments What about Refunds for Scouts can't make it now? What should I take to ScoutHike? Tips for ScoutHike Patrol Leaders Who can register?Any Scout patrol from NSW containing between 4 and 8 patrol members can register and attend ScoutHike. All members of the patrol must be registered members of Scouts Australia, be a member of the Scout Section and within the official Scout Section age range.The only other requirement is that 2 leaders, parents, or other adult helpers from your Troop must attend ScoutHike to help with the running and organisation (on an activity base, for example). How do I register?Registering is a simple 3 step process. It should take you less than 15 minutes. The PL should register their patrol, not the Scout Leader.
Patrol sizeThe ideal size for a ScoutHike Patrol is 5 to 6 Scouts in total and should be made up of Scouts of different ages and abilities. Doing this will ensure that the skills of the more experianced Scouts in the Patrol are passed to the less experienced...they are doing like-wise when it is their turn to lead the Patrol. You might recognise this as the 'patrol system'!If the number of Scouts in your Patrol falls below 4 by the time you get to ScoutHike, the Organisers will join your Patrol up with another Patrol. You will only get one Score, but each Patrol will get a Trophy. For example, if you end up with 3 Scouts, we will look for a Patrol of 4 (ideally) or 5 from your own: a) Troop, b) District, c) Region (in that order) at the same Sleep Point. The combined Patrol will travel as the larger Patrol's number and they will elect/confirm the combined Patrol's Patrol Leader. If the combined Patrol ends up with two Patrol Leaders (one from each original Patrol) the Patrol will still remain competitive under the ScoutHike rules. The final decision regarding which Patrols are joined is made by the ScoutHike Organiser after all Patrols have arrived at the Friday Night Sleep Points. The Sleep Point Leader is advised during the night and they will inform the Patrols either late on Friday night or first thing Saturday morning. It may also be necessary to join Patrols as ScoutHike progresses. A similar process will take place and the Patrols advised and joined as soon as possible. How much does it cost?For Scouts within Sydney North and South Met the cost is $90 per Scout, with a $10 discount if you register before the Early Bird close-off date. The Early Bird close-off date is midnight of the date shown in Key Dates for ScoutHike. So if you want to pay just $80 per Scout, you must register on or before the cut off which is listed under the Key Dates for ScoutHike. This fee includes organised bus travel and is not refundable or discountable.For Scouts from other regions of NSW, the cost is $75 per Scout, with a $10 discount if you register before the Early Bird close-off date. So if you want to pay just $65 per Scout, you must register on or before the cut off which is listed under the Key Dates for ScoutHike. This does not include travel - these patrols will travel independently UNLESS special arrangements are for the patrol to travel on one of the organised buses. To join up with a 'Sydney North or South Met bus' please email the registrar@scouthike.com to have your Registration and Fees updated. Why should I register my patrol now?Not only will you secure a $10 discount by registering before the Early Bird close-off date, but you will also earn 100 points for your patrol.Even if you're not exactly sure who will be the final members of your patrol, as long as you are confident you will have at least 4 in your patrol, there's nothing stopping you from registering now. You can always return to this web site later, log in, and make changes to your registration. Making Patrol PaymentsPayment details are shown on the 'Patrol Registration' document printed by the Patrol Leader at registration time. It is very important to note that FULL PAYMENT FOR THE PATROL must be received by the date listed under the Key Dates for ScoutHike. Payments after this date will have 100 points deducted from their final score plus forfeit any early bird points the patrol may have previously been awarded.What about Refunds for Patrol Members who can't make it now?In the event of a person withdrawing from your Patrol after the closing date as listed under the Key Dates for ScoutHike, refunds will not be made except in exceptional circumstances, and then only at the discression of the ScoutHike Organiser. Arrangements should be made by the Patrol to substitute a new patrol member, advising the ScoutHike Registrar of any updates to Patrol members.What should I take to ScoutHike?Patrols have to be totally self-sufficient. Each scout carries everything they need for the whole weekend, starting on Friday evening and finishing on Sunday afternoon. This means good walking shoes or boots, a comfortable pack, a tent, clothes, toiletries, mess kit and food. Tents are normally shared between 2 or 3 scouts and PLs normally work out the menu and buy the food for the patrol.Patrols are not required to bring a separate pack of 'emergency gear' to ScoutHike - everything you bring, you will need to carry yourself. Your PL and leaders will talk to you more about menus and what to take over the next few weeks. They will also provide you with an equipment list and advise you on where to get equipment you don't have. Or you can view the lightweight hiking guide on this web site which has equipment lists, a menu planner, troubleshooting guide, map reading guide, and lots of hints and tips. Tips for ScoutHike Patrol Leaders
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