The Tour de Trigs
A Tough Cross Country Walking Competition
The
43rd
Tour de Trigs

4th / 5th December 2010

The Warriner School
Bloxham
Nr Banbury
OX15 4LJ

SP 436 367

Complete then return Junior Applications by November 4th and Senior Applications by November 15th 2010

Organised
by
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Banbury & District Scout Council

It's only a walk - Yes, but are you up to the challenge?


Something cool to put on my NRA and CV!

For further information about the Tour de Trigs
please write to:

The Rookery,
Priors Hardwick, Warwickshire
CV47 7SL

(sae essential for reply)

or email an
Information Request

The toughest non-stop cross country navigation exercise
in and around
North Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire and South Northampton
  • The Tour de Trigs Walking Competition is organised by Banbury and District Scout Council.
  • The Competition is open to members of the Scout and Guide organisations (Explorers, Rangers and Young Leaders upwards), Schools, Clubs, Youth Associations, other groups and organisations, and individuals in teams of three.
  • The Competition will start and finish at: The Warriner School, Bloxham, Nr Banbury (OS map reference Sheet 151. 436367)
  • Entries should be received not less than three weeks before the date of the Competition. If you are unable to make up a team, contact the Secretary, who may be able to put you in touch with other walkers in a similar position.
  • Completed application forms and cheque payable to "Tour de Trigs" for full amount to be sent with SAE to:-

The Tour de Trigs, The Rookery, Priors Hardwick, Warwickshire CV47 7SL

  • Start times will be sent 10 days before the walk after which fees will not be returned.
  • The route will be issued 30 minutes before your start time. First team starts at 10:00
  • Accommodation on the gym floor is available at the School on Friday night from 20.00 hours. Be sure to bring a sleeping bag and mat. Breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning, from 7am till 8am, if you stay overnight. Meals are available for supporters (pre-ordered) throughout the weekend.
  • A snack bar will be open on Saturday between 08.30 and 12.45 and between 14.00 and 18.45. It will then open at 20.00 and remain open until 07.45 on Sunday.
  • Hot showers are available for all walkers.
  • The Tour de Trigs Shop will be open from 08.00 on Saturday and 10.00 until 13.00 on Sunday. Badges, souvenir wear, maps, batteries, reflective armbands, chocolate, soft drinks etc., will be on sale.
  • There will be a Kit Enquiry desk in the Hall before the walk starts.
  • Drinks will be available at all manned checkpoints. Don't forget your plastic mug. No food is provided en route.
  • A full list of rules will be sent to team leaders 10 days before the walk.
  • A PDF copy of the 2009 information booklet including the rules is available Click Here to download.

Entry Fees for 2010

per person
18 years and over £20.00
Under 18 years £18.00

Bursary
A small bursary is available for Scouts and Guides under the ages of 24 who are in full time education or unemployed who wish to enter the Tour de Trigs, Hike competition.

To apply, please send your application in writing as to why you feel that the you have need of the Bursary, accompanied by an endorsement by your leader with the leaders name and contact details to:
Mr R Sangster, Chairman, Tour de Trigs, 10 Addison Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DH.

TROPHIES

50 Mile Senior Trophies
The Tour de Trigs Trophy Fastest team
Class A Trophy Fastest team with combined ages less than 54 years
Class B Trophy Fastest team with combined ages less than 120 years
The Bygrave Trophy Fastest team with combined ages more than 120 years
Over the Hill Trophy All members over 50 years
The Ladies Trophy Fastest Ladies team
The Hansford Trophy Fastest Mixed team
The Novice Award Fastest Novice team
Andy Rowse Trophy Fastest Scouting or Guiding team
Handicap Trophy Fastest team from over 30 miles radius from Banbury
Blessed George Napier Trophy Fastest Local Senior team
Blessed George Napier School Trophy Fastest school team over 18
Sean Concannon Trophy Fastest BGN students team

Certificates to all those completing 35 miles

 
30 Mile Junior Trophies
Fastest Junior All Male
Fastest Junior All Female
Fastest Junior Mixed
Dave Manners Scout Trophy Fastest Scout/Guide team
Blessed George Napier under 18 School Trophy Fastest school team
Junior Handicap Fastest team from outside a 30 mile radius of Banbury

Certificates for all Finishers

 

Presentation of Trophies and Certificates to all walkers completing the Tour de Trigs within 24 hours will be made at 13:00 on Sunday.
Certificates will be sent with results, to those completing more than 35 miles.
Please try to attend the presentations, You may have won a trophy!
All members of the Scout and Guide Movement should attend in full uniform.