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Scout Section Muir Trophy
On Thursday evening 15th June 4 Troops from Haslemere & District Scouts took part in the annual "Muir Trophy" competition, at Camelsdale recreation ground. Organised by Peter Callender, the Asst. District Commissioner for Scouts, each of the teams had 20 minutes to complete each of the four challenges which were 2 pioneering projects where bridges had to be built using poles and ropes; getting across a shark infested lake balancing on upturned buckets; and mapping and compass where signs and grid references were the key to success. Points were awarded 12,10,8,6.
1st Haslemere crossing the shark infested waters
The winners were 1st Haslemere with 41 points, very very closely followed by 1st Camelsdale with 40, and 1st Fernhurst with 39. 1st Chiddingfold came in with 24 points.
1st Haslemere with the "Muir Trophy"
After the presentation of the newly refurbished trophy by Peter, the teams took part in a tug-o-war, each team pulling best of 3 against the others, and the winners again were Haslemere, and received the tug-o-war trophy to add to their collection.
1st Haslemere with the tug-o-war trophy
Well done Haslemere.
John Stone
Haslemere & District Scouts Media Manager
