HIKE RULES FOR 2008 EVENT
The Three Towers Hike is a competition hike. There are therefore a number of rules which all competitors must abide by. This
includes a minimum level of kit that must be carried by individuals and between the team. Hikers will be kit checked before
departure and may be subject to random kit checks at checkpoints.
Team Composition
Teams must comprise of 3 persons, each of whom must fall within the appropriate criteria for the section.
Each person in a team must either be a member of the Scout Association or be able to demonstrate that they have their own personal accident insurance. Most recognised youth training organisations will automatically provide their members with this. An accident indemnity form must be completed by non-Scout / non-Guide entrants.
Classic Hike
Each Classic Hike team member must be at least 15½ years old on 5 April 2008 (born on or before 5 October 1992). There is no upper age limit. The hike is suitable for any adult, whether they are a member of the Scout Association or not.
Explorer Hike
Entrants into the Explorer Hike must be a member of an Explorer Scout Unit or Girlguiding UK Ranger Unit (at least 13½ years old on 5 April 2008, but under 18). No geographic limits is set on entry in this section.
Scout Hike
Entrants into the Scout Hike must be an invested member of a Scout Troop operating within Berkshire, aged between 10 and under 15. This event is aimed at the Scout section with a core age of 11 to 13 years, and the hike organisers reserve the right to reject teams containing Explorer Scouts. Not more than one 10-year old per team, and not more than one 14-year old per team are permitted.
Ability
All competitors must be medically and physically fit to take part in the Hike. Any competitor suffering from a medical or physical disability must notify the Hike Organisers prior to the event
Check-in and Disqualification
Check-in commences ahead of the allocated hike start time; each team will be advised of their check in time in advance. Teams must be be ready for check-in at their allocated time. During check-in, each team should present to the kit-checker all the items of equipment on the required list. If the team is missing any items at check-in then it may, at the marshal's discretion, proceed once the items have been obtained. Teams that are unable to obtain the missing mandatory items of equipment within a reasonable time will be disqualified. No refunds are made to teams that are disqualified.
Remember, The standard of all clothing and equipment will be checked at scrutinizing before the Hike and will be subject to spot checks during the Hike.
Miscellaneous
Supporters must not walk with the Teams or act as pacemakers. This is for safety reasons and will result in Teams being disqualified if this rule is breached.
Competitors must register at the checkpoints together as a Team and must visit each checkpoint in the order specified in the instructions.
Hikers may only cross the Thames by recognised footways on road bridges. Persons swimming, canoeing or otherwise crossing the river other than by roadbridge will be disqualified. Hikers may only cross dual-carriageways by overbridge or underpass.
Conduct judged by the hike organisers to be detrimental to the good name of the Three Towers Hike can lead to disqualification from the Hike whether this conduct occurs prior to the Hike or during it.
The organisers reserve the right, if in their opinion, the weather dictates to form groups of a minimum of five between Warren Farm and Banterwick Farm (time will be credited where appropriate). In severe weather, the route may be altered such that an event of at least 75% of the distance will be available.
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Rules correct as of 31 August 2007