The Brow Hike 26th and 27th March 2011 The Brow Hike has been

The Brow Hike 26th and 27th March 2011 The Brow Hike has been The Brow Hike has been running for more than 50 years and remains a popular event, continuing to attract entries from all over West Yorkshire and sometimes beyond. Set in the scenic Calder Valley, the hike broadly follows the old Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council Boundary for a distance of approximately 30 km (19 miles) over two days.,The hike is open to teams of 4 people aged between 11 and 15, although the total age of the team when added together must not exceed 56. Entries are gladly accepted from members of all youth groups. The hike is a competitive incident hike, where completing incidents at checkpoints forms a major part of the hike. In the past we have covered a wide range of incidents including current affairs, general knowledge, practical problem solving tasks, first aid, weather systems, hill safety and map and compass skills.There is also a focus on teamworking and leadership skills, with an additional prize awarded to the best Team Leader. The Brow Hike is a fun and challenging event which integrates perfectly with the Scouts and Explorer Scouts award schemes. It also makes an ideal training hike for those preparing for expeditions for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Run by a highly experienced team, the Hike is fully supervised with thorough safety systems in place. For further information, please feel free to contact Steve Hickman on 01422 341255 We look forward to receiving your entry by Friday 18th March 2011. 2011 Checkpoints The Marking System Every year we use a points system that adds up to 1000. DAY ONE Points are divided into speed for Saturday and Sunday 1 059237 Base St Paul’s Church separately, performance at incidents, and quality of food. 2 086224 Copley Canal Bank (NB. Any team missing a checkpoint cannot compete for a 3 064222 Norland Middle Quarry placing). 4 053216 Holiday Home Half Kirk 5 042215 Saw Hill The Oldfields House We will also be awarding an additional score out of 25 points 6 012223 Flints Moor Junction of Wall at four of the incidents to the team leader in recognition of 7 025244 Camp Old Crib their leadership skills. 7 incidents, each worth 60 points. 420 DAY TWO Team Leader 100 1 025244 Camp Old Crib Food for Saturday 40 2 027264 Lay-by Junction of Road Food for Sunday 40 3 021277 Crow Hill Nook Boundary Stone Speed for Saturday 210 4 044260 Halifax Lane Elbow Lane Speed for Sunday 190 5 057248 Warley Town Maypole Inn Total 1000 6 059237 Base St Paul’s Church Food marking is broken down again with a score out of 10 points awarded for each of the following. Hot food, Amount of There will also be additional checkpoint locations food, Suitability of food and having adequate number of given on the day of the hike to test navigation skills. stoves and billies. The preferred route will be on display on the day of This system is designed to ensure that teams have enough the hike. Maps will be checked to ensure that the hot food to eat as it can be very bleak, cold and wet at Old route is marked so the sweep team and the safety Crib as many hikers can confirm. check officer can follow the progress of each team and ensure the safety of all competitors. Recent Winners 2010 17th Linthwaite 2000 17th Linthwaite Reception and Start Arrangements 2009 17th Linthwaite 1999 17th Linthwaite 2008 17th Linthwaite 1998 12th Halifax The starting point for the Brow Hike will be St Paul’s 2007 17th Linthwaite 1997 12th Halifax Methodist Church, Tower Hill, and Sowerby Bridge. 2006 33rd Slaithwaite 1996 12th Halifax 2005 33rdSlaithwaite 1995 12th Halifax There will be a staggered start. Start times will be advised 2004 33rd Slaithwaite 1994 3rdRipponden once we receive your entry form. The first team out will leave 2003 17th Linthwaite 1993 7th Spen Valley St Paul’s at 9.15am. If you are entering more than one 2002 17th Linthwaite 1992 12th Halifax team, please state on the entry form which is the 2001 No Event 1991 12th Halifax strongest team to assist us in allocating start times. Important Notes Rules 1 The decision of the hike organisers is final. Kit check will be carried out by the safety staff 45 minutes 2 The event is open to all Youth Organisations before the team is due to start the hike, and will involve each whose members are between the ages of 11 and competitor’s kit being checked to ensure they are carrying 15 for the duration of the hike. the correct equipment. Spot checks may also be made 3 The Youth Leader of each group must certify that during the hike. It is important that your kit complies with the each member of their team is capable of competing rules as failure to do so will result in loss of points or even in a two day hike with full kit, and that no disqualification in some circumstances. member has an illness which could be detrimental to the safety of the team. All teams will be required to provide their own camping and 4 A team shall consist of four members. If the cooking equipment. A compulsory overnight camp is held at membership of any team falls below four members, Old Crib on the Saturday night. No team is allowed to leave it shall be withdrawn. the camp site. Although drinks will be provided at some 5 A competitor must only retire at a checkpoint check points, teams are required to carry their own supply of except in the case of an emergency. (See drink. Teams will be required to provide and cook their own emergency rules). If any marshal deems a meals for the duration of the event. A hot snack will be competitor unfit to compete in or to continue the provided on completion of the hike. The hike supports hike, that marshal has the right to withdraw that mixed-sex teams by offering to transport a second tent to the competitor from the hike. campsite to cater for separate accommodation. Teams 6 Any competitor giving or receiving assistance from taking advantage of this must however still carry with them a any other team or outside quarters will be tent large enough to accommodate all four team members. disqualified. Teams are not allowed to link up except in emergencies. All team members will be issued with a tally card which is 7 The organisers are not liable for any injury to, or clipped at all checkpoints. Team leaders are responsible for loss of life of a competitor sustained during the their team and their behaviour at all times during the hike. event as a result, directly or indirectly, of any physical or mental incapacity, handicap or defectof The organisers advise all competitors to take out an that competitor. (See rule 3.) appropriate insurance cover before competing in the hike, or 8 All competitors must adhere to the country code check that the cover they already have is sufficient. and to public rights of way at all times. Emergency Rules Kit List 1 Walk at the speed of the slowest member of your Each team shall carry the following equipment:- team. Take a rest if anyone feels tired. If the - Lightweight tent(s) with sewn-in groundsheet and tiredness persists, treat the competitor as a flysheet capable of sleeping the whole team casualty who cannot be moved. (See 3(b)) - 2 maps covering the whole of the route, 2 Always keep warm, dry and well fed. Explorer OL 21, South Pennines or Landranger 3 Do not exceed your capabilities. In the event of an 104 Leeds and Bradford. The South Pennines map is accident, immobilise the casualty: more suitable for the hike because the scale 1:25000 (a) Administer First Aid shows more detail. Old maps covering the area may (b) Try to get the casualty to a sheltered place also be used (eg wall) or pitch a tent. Caution: Do not - 2 compasses move if a back injury is suspected. Keep the - 1 small first aid kit casualty warm using sleeping bags and - 1 box of matches spare clothing. - 1 pencil and note paper (c) Two team members should go for help to - 2 watches the last checkpoint, while the other stays - Suitable cooking stove(s) for team of four with the casualty. The members going for help must carry details of the casualty’s - Billies for whole team name, age, position and condition. - Food suitable for a hike camp (d) If necessary, signal to attract attention by - Enough spare fuel suitable for duration of hike flashing a torch or blowing a whistle once every 10 seconds for a minute then rest a Each competitor shall carry the following equipment, minute. which must be packed in a rucksack:- 4 If you think you are lost, try to work out your - 1 sleeping bag and insulated sleeping mat position using map and compass and get off high - 1 survival bag. 6' by 2'6" ground as soon as possible. - 1 spare pair of trousers (NOT jeans or lightweight cotton trousers) - 1 cagoul or waterproof jacket Presentation - Gloves or mittens - Head gear suitable to protect head and ears There will be a presentation at the end of the hike where - Spare pair of woollen socks trophies will be presented for First, Second and Third places - Wool sweater or fleece and all competitors finishing the hike will be awarded a - Warm shirt certificate. - Eating utensils and mug - Torch with batteries; whistle; emergency rations This will take place on Sunday 27th March 2011 at 3.00pm - 1 Full water bottle with a capacity of 1 litre at St. Paul's Church, Tower Hill. All parents, leaders and All competitors must wear clothes similar to those listed friends are welcomed. All Hikers must wear appropriate above and a sturdy pair of boots. uniform.