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Uniform Proposals National Council

support document3rd September 2018

Scouting Ireland uniform proposals 3rd September 2018

At our National Council in 2016 the following motion was passed:

“That this National Council instructs the National Management

Committee to implement the promised uniform review and to

present a report on its findings to next year’s National Council.”

In January 2017 the National Management Committee set up a

Uniform Review Committee headed by the Communications

Commissioner. The terms of reference were agreed and the

committee set about their work having launched the review at

National Council 2017.

Over the following months the team - through numerous meetings,

roadshows, questionnaires, national events & conferences -

interacted with over 9,000 members, parents and interested

parties. We challenged viewpoints, answered questions, proposed

solutions, collected and collated feedback and most importantly,

listened.

There was a very good response overall to the proposals

submitted to National Council in April. However the motion was

withdrawn in order to address various concerns as outlined on the

next page.

The proposals achieve the main objectives of being fit for purpose:

Improved fit & comfort

Value for money

Low maintenance

Practical (for activities and for ceremonies)

Non-wrinkle & colour fast fabrics

Increase wearing of uniform

Distinctive and appealing external image of Scouting

Most importantly we want to portray Scouting as an active youth

movement, to encourage members to choose to wear the uniform

and wear it more often with pride.

Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the process since

the project was initiated and especially to the members of the

review committee.

Kieran Cody

On behalf of the Uniform Review Committee

There was a very good response overall to the proposals

submitted to National Council in April. However the

motion was withdrawn in order to address various

concerns:

Beaver jumper side panels

The colour red proposed for the Beaver jumper side

panels was of significant concern in the North.

The decision to propose yellow instead was very

carefully considered. The committee looked at all the

options and narrowed the alternatives to a shade of

yellow or a shade of blue and selected and matched an

exact shade of each to prototype.

Feedback was sought at the EGM in June, at JamboRí

and through an online survey with 1,187 votes cast.

Yellow received 56% of the votes and blue received

44%. The programme team was also consulted. Various

pros and cons were expressed for both yellow and blue.

Yellow 'dirtying more easily' was mentioned by some.

On balance the uniform committee is recommending

yellow based on the survey outcome; yellow is better

from a safety/supervision point of view; it ties in with the

section’s logo colours; and referencing back to the

preference expressed by Beaver Scouts themselves for

more colour in their uniform.

Scouting Ireland badge

variantsThere was also a request to resolve the Scouting

Ireland badge variations - to include a variant which

incorporates our national flag. The proposed badge

designs are illustrated on page 21 and have been

shown on a poster at the EGM in June and at

JamboRí.

Lanyard, Kilt & Head GearClarification was needed in relation to lanyards and

kilts in particular.

There is no change to current policy proposed at

this time for any of the following:

Neckerchiefs, Woggles, Belts; Youth Programme

awards & badges; Adult awards and badges;

Lanyard; Kilts; Cap badge; Head Gear.

See next page.

We have also been asked about ethical production

and quality & supply control for uniform. Scouting

Ireland’s requirements will be contained in an

appendix to the revised uniform policy - should the

uniform motion be passed - and all suppliers will be

expected to meet the requirements.

No change at this time:

Neckerchiefs & Woggles [no change - not in scope of review]

Youth Programme & Adult Badges & Awards [no change - not in scope of

review]

Web Belt & Leather Belt [no change - note: a narrow variant of the web belt is

under consideration as an alternative and may be introduced at a future time]

Lanyard [no change - remains optional for scouts and older - to be worn with a

whistle or knife in a belt pouch]

Sea Scout activity jumper [no change - remains optional for scouts and older]

Head gear [no change to current policy - authorised pipe band glengarry and

authorised warm climate contingent sun hat only]

Cap Badge [no change - to be worn on authorised Scouting Ireland pipe band

glengarry & authorised warm climate contingent sun hat only]

Kilts [no change to current policy - may be worn in appropriate colours by authorised

pipe bands and as part of a contingent uniform with permission]

May 2017 to September 2017 – Research & Consultation

October 2017 to April 2018 – Development, Prototyping & Motion to NC

April 2018 to August 2018 – Feedback & Prototyping following withdrawal of Motion

October 2018 to August 2019 – Pre-production development & Sizing & 1st production

September 2019 – Launch/available for purchase [if Motion passes at NC]

September 2019 to September 2022 – 3 year transition period [if Motion passes at NC]

Beaver & Cub Scouts

Durable polyester fabric

Half zip with stand up collar

Distinctive side panels

Embroidered section branding

Dark Navy trousers

Beaver & Cub Scouts

Hi Viz ‘silver’ tape seams at back

Unisex fit in a range of standard sizes

Shaped hem and square cuffs

New Zip Top jumpers for Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts – with coloured panels to identify section

Shaped hem, side panels and Hi Viz tape seams at back.

Scouting Ireland uniform proposals 30th August 2018

Half Zip Jumpers

Distinctive panels to identify sections

WOSM badge sewn on

Embroidered Scouting Ireland emblem and section name


Official approved WOSM badge sewn on all shirts

A badge for each section can be sewn above the left pocket

Adult awards would be worn in this location by Scouters

Sea Scouting badge as follows: ‘GASÓGA MARA’

Ref. Page 21 for proposed badge designs


Same colour for Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts & Scouters

Simplified cut & details taking cues from current trail shirt design

Suitable for active wear and for ceremonies

The shirt is the core item of uniform after the neckerchief for scouts

and older

Shirts

Shirt fabric

Durable cotton/polyester blend

Square weave texture for feel & wear

Mid weight for comfort

Matt finish

Shirts

FEMALE

Internal pockets

Shaped waist and hem

WOSM badge sewn on

Scouting Ireland badge sewn on

Proven durable fabrics – Cotton/Poly mix

Can be worn tucked in or out

UNISEX

External pockets

Shaped hem – drop at back

WOSM badge sewn on

Scouting Ireland badge sewn on

Proven durable fabrics – Cotton/Poly mix

Can be worn tucked in or out


Unisex fit and Female fit options

Same colour for Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts and Scouters

Distinguishing badge may be worn on upper left chest for each section and by Sea Scout Groups

Unisex/Male and Female cuts

For active wear but may be worn at ceremonies (cold weather option etc.) with permission

Sized to be worn over the shirt or with a base layer

Zip Tops – optional outer layer


Zip Tops

FEMALE

Shaped waist and hem

WOSM badge sewn on

Embroidered Scouting Ireland emblem & name

Proven durable fabrics – polyester

Dark Navy side panels

UNISEX

Shaped hem – drop at back

WOSM badge sewn on

Embroidered Scouting Ireland emblem & name

Proven durable fabrics – polyester

Dark Navy side panels


Unisex/Male and Female cuts

Zip Tops – optional outer layer


Trousers

A clear majority of the participants in all

surveys and consultations chose to allow

the wearing of an appropriate dark navy

lower garment* by its members as agreed

and defined by the relevant scout group in

consultation with its youth members.

*Lower garments may include appropriately

cut dark navy trousers, pull ups or shorts.

Dark navy skirts may also be worn for

appropriate occasions.

An official pattern of dark navy pull-ups and

female & male trousers will be available

from The Scout Shop.

(to be worded in detail in a revised uniform

policy to be published in 2019).


The Scouting Ireland emblem and name in English

and ‘as Gaeilge’ will be featured on all uniform shirts,

tops and jumpers.

On the Zip Tops & Jumpers it will be embroidered.

On shirts it will be a woven badge without an

overlock, sewn on in the factory over the right pocket

and in a colour to match the shirt.

A variant including the national flag may be

purchased and sewn on if preferred.

A variant with the name in English only will also be

available to purchase and sew on. If another

variation is required this will be accommodated

following consultation and approval.

There will also be a woven badge available for

purchase for Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts

& Sea Scouts to be worn over the left pocket.

At National Council in October 2018 the

uniform motion will state:

“That this National Council accepts the uniform proposals

as recommended by the uniform committee.”

Note: should the motion pass a revised uniform policy based on this document will be

drafted and approved for publication in 2019.

Thank You!

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