| Vaux Ambulance Shield |
This year’s Vaux Ambulance Shield will be held on Saturday 21 November at Moor House Adventure Centre.
The Vaux Ambulance Shield is the oldest of the County trophies and was given to the County in 1919 to honour the county commissioner, Cuthbert Vaux (grandson to the founder of Vaux Breweries).
The event is for teams of 4 scouts aged 10½-14. Teams will demonstrate their first-aid skill by participating in a number of bases. The format for this years event will be different from previous years, rather than participating in a few bases testing multiple skills the bases will test individual aspects of First aid in isolation.
In summary:
- Date: Saturday 21st November 2009
- Venue: Moor House Adventure Centre, Rainton Gate, Houghton-le-Spring.
- Teams: Should comprise of four scouts (all under 15 yrs old on day of the competition) all from the same Scout troop.
- Entries: Are unlimited. Districts and Groups may enter any number of teams.
- Deadline: Application forms and money must be at Moor House Office by 4pm Sunday 8th November
- Cost: £20.00 per team to cover Adventure Centre fees, competition fees.
- Aim: To encourage participation in the Emergency Aid Activity badge and promote first-aid based activity within the County.
You can find out more details in the information pack:
Vaux 2009 Information Pack
