
Operation Red Flare 2025
March 15 @ 2:30 pm - March 16 @ 11:00 am
£50.00Bookings for Operation Red Flare 2025 are now open. Following this year’s event we have made a number of changes based on the lessons we have learnt. The event will be held on 15th and 16th March 2025. The location will be announced closer to the event.
As per last year we will be completing one NAN form and so all Leader’s and Young People must be registered by Friday 28th February 2025. We will be using a new booking system this year which should help to reduce the administration of the event. As always feedback is greatly appreciated on this and we will shortly get in touch with the booking leader with details.
The pricing structure for this year’s event has been updated and is as follows:
£50 per team entry (including 4 team members)
£8 per additional team member (up to a maximum of 7 total team members)
Until 31st December 2024, each unit can enter a maximum of one team unless their explorer unit is larger than 40 members where they can enter a maximum of two teams. From 31st December 2024 extra team bookings will be able to be made up until Friday 21st February 2024.
The rules for this year’s event can be found here. As a reminder, Operation Red Flare is a physically demanding event, and a good level of navigation ability is expected. The conditions are often adverse and being able to navigate at night is an important aspect of the event. Please ensure that the teams entered are capable of taking part and consider if they are less experienced entering them as a non-competing team with an adult leader to build up confidence.
As with all events of this scale, we require a large number of adult volunteers to help run and support this event. Without these leaders we cannot run the event safely and it will not be able to go ahead. For this event, we can confirm there will be indoor accommodation available for adult volunteers should they require it. We are looking for volunteers for the following roles:
Role Name:
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Responsibilities:
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Number Required to Run Event:
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Checkpoint Team Leader
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Overall Responsible for Running of a Checkpoint. This includes:
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Checkpoint Team Member
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As delegated from the above.
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Adult Welfare Team Member
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Throughout the event checking on Adult leaders running Checkpoints to ensure they are safe and have everything they need to run a checkpoint.
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Minimum 2
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Registration Team Member
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Check in Young People at the start of the event and ensure all team members are at the event. Also ensure they have their personal medication needed as flagged by the registration system.
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Minimum 2
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Search and Rescue Team Member
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Respond to Rescue requests from the Control Team. Flag any issues with Control. Ensure teams are not using disallowed roads. Check on the welfare of teams as necessary
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Minimum 4
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Catering Team Member
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Provide hot drinks and snacks for returning teams and leaders. Cook and serve breakfast on the Sunday morning.
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Minimum 2
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Activity Lead
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Define and create the Activities for the teams to undertake at the various checkpoints. (Does not necessarily have to attend the event)
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Minimum 1
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If you are able to support please email redflare@glswscouts.org.uk