1st Claremont at the 2019 Upton Shield
Category: Competitions
Scouting Competitions
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Aug 16 2018
Gordon Shield 2018
For the first time since 1972 1st Claremont won the Gordon Shield. This win is especially notable for several reasons: This is only the second mixed gender patrol to win Gordon Shield (1st Pinelands were the first with two girls in the patrol); The majority of the patrol was girls (5 girls); The winning team …
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Mar 11 2017
Rayner Trophy 2017
For the first time in many years we entered two teams into the Rayner Trophy, one experienced and one with no experience of Rayner. The competition followed the Highlands Trail which proved beneficial we hiked the trail a few years ago and it was also done as a First Class hike a year or two …
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Mar 03 2017
Awards for 2016
2016 was a good year at 1st Claremont. In the Star Awards, the Cub Pack achieved a Gold Star, the Troop achieved a Bronze Star, one Patrol achieved a Gold Star, and two achieved Silver. In the Tonkin Trophy, which ranks all the groups in the Western Cape, we came 7th overall. Well done everyone!
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Aug 24 2015
Gordon Shield 2015
For the first time in many years and possibly in 107 years we entered two teams into Gordon Shield. It was substantially more demanding and expensive to enter two teams, both in equipment and organisation but we felt the effort was more than worth it. As is the norm, the competition was held at Hawequas with …
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Gordons Shield
The Gordons Shield is a long standing competition in the Western Cape with a history which can be found here. The Gordons Shield is a standing camp format. Back in the older days (about 30 years ago) it was held in March/ April but these days it is held in August/ September which means it …
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Competition Results
Competitions are how we judge our training and advancement programs. Taking part and trying our best is an important part of development for our scouts but doing well is also important as it boosts self-confidence for the troop as a whole. Results are not everything but they are not to be discounted either. We believe …
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