CUB SCOUTS – IMPORTANT DETAILS
ABOUT
The Fantastic Race is an amazing adventure that is different every year, no two races are the same. Patrols (supported by an Adult Leader) are challenged to navigate their way around following clues to get to as many activity points as they can. After they have completed an activity they get the next clue to find the next activity. The activities are spread all over Melbourne and Patrols use public transport to get between them all. Previous years have seen Patrol ascend to the top of Eureka Tower, visit as many McDonalds stores in the CBD as they can in 30mins, ferry trips, play real-life angry birds, play glow in the dark mini-golf, challenged to a game of bubble soccer, hunt around markets and heaps more.
It’s different every year and always a great adventure! The details for each year are kept a closely guarded secret from the Cub Scouts, our team of Venturers and Rovers work hard to ensure the activities are fun, adventurous, and unique.
At the end of the day, the Cub Scouts all meet up together for a presentation to find out which Patrol has won the race!
DATE
Saturday 11th November
START
Saturday 11th November – 9.30am from Cheltenham Railway Station carpark – enter via Park Road (https://maps.app.goo.gl/EdK8ZqpksidZxtSf9). Patrol check-in at 1st/3rd Cheltenham Scout Hall (Patrol Leaders only) – in the park across from the station carpark (https://maps.app.goo.gl/QVwqbLWo6ciPjzEq8)
FINISH
Saturday 11th November – 4.00pm @ Richard Pratt Gardens outside Hamer Hall (St Kilda Road, Melbourne)
COST AND PAYMENT DETAILS
The cost of this year’s race is $15 per Cub Scout which includes a huge number of great activities. Payment is to be made via EFT (one payment per Scout Unit) or by Credit Card – details will be provided on the final registration form. There is no cost for the leader travelling with the Cub Scout Patrol.
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Patrols will depart from start location 9:30am. Check-in for Patrols will start 15mins prior to the allocated time.
PATROL LEADER GUIDELINES
Details will be available closer to the event
FOOD
Saturday Lunch: Scouts to provide their own.
GEAR
Scouts are not required to wear uniform except for their scarf and TFR hat/beanie (issued at the start of the race). It is suggested they wear appropriate clothing as they will be outside quite a bit during the day. They are required to bring the following:
- Lunch for Saturday or money to purchase some
- Myki card with at least $10 credit
- Scout scarf
- Wet weather jacket
Each Patrol Leader or the Adult Leader must carry a mobile phone (needs to be able to access google maps and a web browser). Please ensure that it is charged and has credit to allow you to make and receive phone calls and access data. You will be asked to confirm your phone number at registration on Saturday morning. Also ensure it is not on ‘silent’ mode at anytime during the day – that way you will hear when we call you!
PATROL SIZES
A must have at least 4 Cub Scouts and no more than 8 Cub Scouts in it plus 1 Adult Leader. Arrangements can be made to pair up Units if fewer than 4 can attend, please contact us to find out more or simply make arrangements directly with another Cub Scout Unit.
LEADERS/ROVERS/VENTURERS
As most of you know the race weekend requires a large amount of man power and we will need as much assistance as we can get. Volunteers will be gratefully accepted. Patrols can attend the race without a leader attending. Assistance from Venturers and Rovers is also welcomed. There is no cost for leaders/venturers/rovers helping with the race.
MAXIMUM NUMBERS
The race numbers might need to be capped, we will try our best to make space for everyone.
REGISTRATIONS
Open now!
MORE DETAILS
More detailed information about the race is available to Cub Scout Leaders only by contacting the race organisers – contact us
HISTORY
The fantastic race has been running for over 10 years, originally starting as a Unit activity run at 5th/6th Central Moorabbin Scout Group and has grown over the years. Many races are now run across the state but our race is the original race and one of the best. The race co-ordinators have strong connections back to 5th/6th Central Moorabbin. The race is heavily supported by Leaders and friends of the 5th/6th Central Moorabbin Scout Group as well as leaders from the Glen Eira Stonnington District. This support allows it to be run successfully and opened up to Scouts from across the state.