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RULES
1. This event is open to any member of the Scout section not having reached their 15th birthday. 2. Wrist bands MUST be worn at ALL times and shown IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT THE FINISH. 3. Team members wishing to retire may do so only at a checkpoint where the Checkpoint Marshall will make the necessary arrangements. 4. The team may continue with two walkers plus an adult. If it does not, or two wish to continue, they must join with another team to form a scratch team of four or more. All finishers will receive a certificate but only complete teams can qualify for a trophy. 5. The checkpoints must be reached in the order given and a signature obtained. The team must keep together at all times. The time of the last team member is the one that will be recorded. 6. Time spent at each checkpoint will be included in the official finishing time, unless it is a training checkpoint. 7. Teams receiving help in any form (other than medical), including the use of communication equipment, will be disqualified. Adults walking with the team are honour bound not to lead the team but can coach and encourage the team and ensure walkers safety. 8. DO NOT cross or walk along any 'A' class roads except in an emergency, or where instructed to do so. 9. When walking across country obey the Country Code and have respect for people's property. 10. When walking along public highway obey the Highway Code and wear reflective clothing where it can be seen. 11. The organisers and officials have the right to stop the event and/or competitors from continuing at their discretion. 12. Teams MUST phone the emergency number if they do not reach the next checkpoint after two hours walking from the previous checkpoint.
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