Adventurous ActivitiesPermit Scheme

What activities fall under the scheme and require a permit?

• Hillwalking and off road cycling (in Terrains 1 & 2)*• Climbing and abseiling (except bouldering)• Snowsports (in Terrains 1 & 2)* (except artificial slopes

and nursery slopes)

*Terrain 1 – Below 800 metres & above 500 metres or more than 30 mins from a road

*Terrain 2 – Over 800 metres or includes scrambling or over 3 hours from a road

• Caving/Mine Exploration• Water activities (except swimming and those taking

place in Class C waters*)• Hovercrafting

*Class C Waters - Inland placid waters no more than 100m wide where surface turbulence is limited

What activities fall under the scheme and require a permit? –

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• Personal – These permits allow under 18s to take part in adventurous activities without the need for someone with a leadership or supervisory permit to be present.

• Leadership – These permits allow you to lead an activity for a group of young people. You need to remain with the group throughout the activity.

• Supervisory - These permits allow you to remotely supervise a number of groups taking part in the activity.

What types of permit are there?

How do I apply for a permit?

• Complete an Adventurous Activity Permit application, these are available online at www.scouts-hants.org.uk/activities

• Then contact an authorised County Assessor in your chosen activity. You can find the contact details for a County Assessor from either your DC, ADC Activities or ACC Activities.

• Some of the County Activity Clubs, for example, Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team & Hampshire Scout Canoe Club have County Assessors and run permit assessment weekends. Visit www.scouts-hants.org.uk/activities for links to their websites.

• If you are not attending a County Activity Club permit assessment weekend then contact another County Assessor who will arrange an assessment with you.

• The County Assessor will then complete an assessment sheet and make a recommendation to your DC. Then take the assessment sheet to your DC.

• Your DC will then discuss with you and complete the remaining sections of the assessment sheet and issue a permit.

How do I apply for a permit? – cont’d

Permit scheme

ApplicantCommissioner

Assessor

Application Recommendation

Permit Granted

Do I have to apply for a permit if I hold a National Governing Body Qualification?

• Yes. You must still apply for a permit using the same procedures. However, the County Assessor may consider that a practical assessment is not required.

Do I need any additional Adult Training to hold a permit?

• If you have not already gained your wood badge then you need to have validated Module 1 – Essential Information. Your DC will take in to account any training requirements before issuing a permit.

Do I need a CRB check to hold a permit?

• If you have unsupervised access to young people while leading the activity, then you must have a current CRB disclosure. Your DC will take into account CRB before issuing a permit.

Is there any funding available to help me obtain a permit?

Yes. Most Groups and Districts are able to provide financial assistance to attend a permit assessment or training weekend. Gilwell also offer grants to help obtain a permit visit www.scouts.org.uk/activities for more details. The County can also provide financial assistance with those wanting to gain National Governing Body qualifications. Visit www.scouts-hants.org.uk/activities for more details.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the scheme then please contact either of the following:-

•Your local DC or ADC Activities •Or the ACC Activities – Mark Langdown at activities@scouts-hants.org.uk or 01252 513521

Further Information....

Either collect an information pack on the Adventurous Activity Permit scheme here....

Or

Leave your email address details here and an electronic version of the pack will be emailed to you later.