Scouts Harbourside Hikeathon : NOVEMBER 2nd 2008
1st Mosman Scouts Group is organizing the Scouts Harbourside Hikeathon as our main fundraiser of the year. Its an event that combines Scouting activities (hiking) with the opportunity to raise funds for your Scout group. This year, it is by invite only, but we hope that in future years it will become a bigger activity, promoting Scouting, and of course, raising funds to allow us all to continue to provide exciting and challenging Scouting activities.
We are inviting all Scout Groups to take part and offering the opportunity for you to raise funds for your group, but also to provide input into what we hope will become an important event in the Scouting calendar.
WHAT IS IT?
For Scouts, Venturers and Rovers the Harbourside Hikeathon is a hike from Manly, through Sydney Harbour National Park to the Spit, then to Balmoral, around Middlehead, past the Zoo to THE BARN in Mosman Bay (20kms). Cubs will join the hike at The Spit and hike the same course (10kms) through to The Barn. The hike takes place over generally well made tracks, and some roadside footpaths however, some bush tracks may be eroded and uneven due to weather and usage. Joeys are invited to take the 3.5km walk from Bradley's Head to The Barn in the afternoon.
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers will be advised of start times between 8am 9am. Cubs start times will be from 11.00am. All participants will finish from 3.30pm.
WHEN IS IT?
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2nd 2008
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Registration is $10 per participant on the full route and $5 for any other participant, payable to 1st Mosman Scouts Group by October 10, 2008. Unregistered members are unable to participate. This money is used to cover the cost of the event including a sausage sizzle at the end, administrative costs and all the fees payable to local authorities.
HOW DO WE FUNDRAISE?
Sponsorship forms will be provided simply copy these for your group, and encourage your section members to get sponsored. Most Cubs/Scouts will be familiar with the concept of sponsorship.
ALL FUNDS RAISED THROUGH YOUR SPONSORSHIPS ARE KEPT BY YOUR SCOUT GROUP.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Register your group using the online registration form by October 10, 2008
Inform your Section members and confirm numbers participating
Nominate a parent/helper to be responsible for collecting your group's sponsorship funds
Consider offering (and arrange) incentives for participation (e.g. small prize for first team to return all forms and funds after the event, or for highest fundraiser etc)
Ensure A1:Activity Permission forms are completed for all participants
Forward Registration Fees for each team to 1st Mosman Scout Group (details are on the registration page), along with names and contact details for leaders who will be supporting the event on the day.
Your Scout Group is required to provide at least two leaders (or parents) to assist with logistics etc on the day of the Harbourside Hikeathon.
We will provide start time/place and details of other requirements (e.g. water/hats/sunscreen etc). Scout scarves and shirts should be worn. You will need to arrange transport to/from this event.
This is an event that requires Scouts and Cubs to hike significant distances please ensure your members are ready to take on the challenge.
Please note that no dogs are allowed at this event.
WHAT WILL WE PROVIDE?
A straight forward, easy to implement, way to raise funds for your Scout group
A great day out, scenic hiking and camaraderie of Scouting!
Event organization prior to, and on the day
All the homework we will complete all required Scouts Australia OH&S processes
Sponsorship templates, Event announcement for use with members
Supervision of each start time/place, supervised check points (including water) on course, finish checkpoint and operational oversight on the day by qualified leaders
Free Sausage sizzle for participants at the conclusion of the hike
WHAT IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Email hikeathon@mosmanscouts.org.au and ask away!
PS 1st Mosman Scouts think they can out-fundraise you are you up to the challenge?