Slacklining and grass sledging will be added to our line-up of legendary activities. Plus there's a new urban element to the event, which will test competitors in a totally different way! That's on top of the assault courses, skill games, and rock climbing that make our events so famous. Teamwork and a good strategy are crucial to win points and ultimately the honour of being crowned the winning team. It's a weekend not to be missed.
Here is the basic rundown of what's happening and when:
- WHEN? Teams should arrive on Friday 30th September between 6 and 10pm and will be free to leave on Sunday 2nd October by 5pm.
- WHERE? Event Centre is at Bramhope Scout Activity Centre near Leeds, LS16 9HR. Grid ref SE236431
- WHO? Entry is in teams of four (or three) for Explorer Scouts and members of the Scout Network.
- HOW MUCH? £100 per team which is £25 each for a team of four. That includes activities, camp fees, prizes and food (except Saturday lunch and snacks). Exclusive souvenir t-shirts are an extra £5.
We know you'll have many more questions about the event. Most of them should be answered below:
- Who can take part?
- What can we win?
- How do we enter?
- Can we pay by cheque?
- Where is it all happening?
- When do we need to be there?
- What will be the format of the event?
- What should we bring?
- Are dogs allowed at the event?
- What facilities are there?
- What do we get for our money?
- What about consent forms?
- Who's responsible for the 'Nights Away' applications?
- Any other questions?
Who
can take part?
The event is open to all Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members in the
UK. Entry is in teams of four (though we do allow teams of three) and we
are expecting more than 350 competitors. Two competitions for the two age
groups run side by side with prizes for the top three teams in each. Back
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What can we win?
The top teams will be leaving with a wide range of adventure prizes. In the past these have included gliding trips, extreme caving adventures, canal holidays, Go-Ape vouchers and skiing lessons. This year you're likely to be winning even more, and the winners will also take home the prestigious Apex trophies and an exclusive winner's banner for their HQ to brag about the victory! Back to top
How
do we enter?
We're sorry but our next event is now full and entries have closed. Back to top
Can we pay by cheque?
It is no longer possible to pay for Apex Challenge events by cheque. Following our successful trial of a new credit and debit card payment system through Paypal we have taken the decision to no longer accept cheque payments. We are not alone in this. Nationally, many retailers no longer accept them as payment methods. The overwhelming feedback from teams was that paying electronically was both quicker and easier, so the only way of paying to the enter the event is by the process detailed above. Back
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Where is it all happening?
The event is being held in a brand new part of West Yorkshire. The event centre is at the Bramhope Scout Activity Centre, close to Leeds Bradford Airport. It's next to a dramatic playing area including forests, moorland, crags, rivers and our first ever Apex urban zone. Check the directions before you set off. Back
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When do we need to be there?
You should arrive at the event car park on the evening of Friday 30th September.
We realise teams may be travelling long distances so we're
flexible with arrival times. Please try to arrive between 6:00pm and
10:00pm. Due to the high volume of event traffic, special parking arrangements are being made. Please follow the directions of our event marshals when you arrive. Back to top
What
will be the format of the event?
When you get to the site please register at Event Centre.
You will be given your welcome pack containing the event instructions and
some of the maps you'll need for the weekend. You also
need to hand in consent forms for every team
member taking part. There is then time to set up your
tents and sort out your gear for the event. At 10:30pm there will be an
event briefing giving more details followed by a short, sharp, night-time
activity before you return to your tents to get some sleep before the
big weekend challenge begins. Saturday will be a long
day full of challenge and adventure. There will
be additional challenges on Sunday before
the results presentation. The event will be over by 5:00pm on Sunday
2nd October when teams are free to leave. Back to top
What should we bring?
It is important every member of every team is properly kitted out
for this tough event. Random spot checks of kit may be performed by
our safety team before and during the event. Make sure you have everything
on the official kit list. Back
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Are dogs allowed at the event?
Regrettably dogs are not allowed on the site this year. At the Apex Challenge we try to be very dog friendly and have welcomed well behaved dogs in the past. But we have got to abide by the campsite rules and this year the Bramhope site has a strict no dogs (except guide dogs) policy.
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What facilities are there?
You will have use of Bramhope’s toilet and washing facilities throughout the competition, but please be aware that there are only very limited showers, so please don’t expect to be able to have a shower during the weekend. There is a fresh water supply which is drinkable with taps throughout the site. Your entry fee includes most of your food for the weekend except lunch and snacks for Saturday which you should bring yourself. Back
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What do we get for our money?
The entry fee remains great value at just £100
per team of four. That works out at just £25.00
each! For this you get a full adventure challenge weekend with all camp
fees, facilities, activities, equipment and safety cover paid for. You
also get all your food for the weekend (except your lunch for Saturday and snacks for the weekend which you should bring yourself.) The entry fee also helps pay for
some great prizes and the souvenir results booklet that you'll get to
take home with you. What a bargain! Back to top
What about consent forms?
This is very important. EVERYONE needs to download and complete a consent
form and hand it in to us when you arrive, regardless
of how old you are. See the Consent Form page. Back
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Who's responsble for the 'Nights Away' applications?
The responsibility for making sure everyone taking part complies with the
Scout Association's 'Nights Away' rules lies with the section leaders
of those attending. Leaders need to make sure the necessary notification
forms are completed and that the requirements of a Nights Away permit
are met. If Explorers are attending without adult supervision, one of
them will need an Event Passport. If you require the Host Commissioner's details, it is Keith Partridge on 0113 266 2466. Back to top
Any
other questions?
Full details about how the event works will be gone through at the event
briefing. Everything else you need to know should be covered on the website,
especially on our frequently asked questions page. If you've still got
any questions about the event, please do get
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