1st Surbiton (Sealion) Sea Scouts

KINGSTON & MALDEN DISTRICT SCOUTS’ AIR RIFLE CLUB

BEGINNERS’ COURSE.  From January 23^rd/ 24^th 2006

 

Please note, under Scout Association Rules, parental permission is required before a Scout is allowed to take part in shooting activities. The lower part of this form should be filled in and brought to the first session. Parents also need to sign a form to say their child has not been sentenced under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968. This form will be in the Course booklet which will be issued at the start of the course.

The Course lasts eight weeks, following the Youth Proficiency Scheme of the National Smallbore Rifle Association in air rifle shooting. At the end there is a simple test of knowledge – which must be passed - and N.S.R.A’s Badges will then be awarded according to the standard of shooting reached. Those completing this course may attend for another four weeks for the Scout Master – at Arms Badge.

 

FEE FOR THE COURSE; £18 – This includes the N.S.R.A’s course booklet and badges, use of rifles, targets, pellets etc.  Cheques payable to Royal Kingston Scout Air Rifle Club

TO BOOK A PLACE: Ask your Scout Leader or contact  Jean Jenkins.  More details will be given, if required. Places are limited – so first come first served.

 

VENUE:1^ST Malden Scout H.Q. Tadworth Avenue, New Malden.

 

DATES: Mondays from January 23^rd....– session times either 7-8 p.m. or 8-9 p.m.

            Or Tuesdays from January 24th. – session time 7-8 p.m.

Guide to Wide Games

Wide Games are games played over a wide area of land - usually woods and field, but can include water or towns.  We often play them at night as many depend on hunting and tracking skills; creeping up on the enemy camp or intercepting a member of the other team.  We play them in nearby woods and open spaces, sometimes going on the train into the countryside a little to escape from Surbiton's suburban sprawl.

We play games such as Stratego, Lighthouse and Spies.

To prepare for a Wide Game you need to dress up warm: you may have to keep very still in order to hide from the opposition and you may get cold.  Dark waterproof coats, hats and gloves are useful for when it is wet and chilly.  You should wear boots, such as hiking boots or stong shoes and not trainers, as they get soaked.  There is no need to wear Scout uniform on nights when a Wide Game is advertised.

You may want to bring a torch, although more often you will be relying on your night vision.

Finally, check the finishing time as we often finish at 10pm on the night of a Wide Game or Night Hike.

For some suggested Wide Games download Popular Wide Games on the Web

Buy some thin orange Nylon string and download the instruction sheet.