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Scoring Breakdown
There are many different ways to score points while at Hoadley Hide.
Here is a quick summary of the the scoring opportunities across the weekend. To see some more detail and examples of what we are looking for, check out the detailed timeline below the table.
Available Points = the maximum points available for that Activity, it is nearly impossible to achieve a perfect score for Hoadley Hide (But its worth a shot!)
| Day | Scoring Opportunity | Available Points | Weekend Total |
| Early Bird Registration | +30 | +30 | |
| Thursday | Menu Planning | +10 | +10 |
| Thursday | Pack Inspection | +10 | +10 |
| Thursday | Uniform Bank | +10 | +10 |
| Friday | Rogaining | +160 | +160 |
| Friday | Bushcraft | +160 | +160 |
| Friday | Junior Master Chef | +40 | +40 |
| Saturday | Stunts (x8+) +10 Points per Attainment, Planning, Leadership, Teamwork | +40 | +320 |
| Saturday | Walkpoints (x6) | +50 | +300 |
| Saturday | Saturday Night Challenge | +100 | +100 |
| Sunday | Stunts (x8+) +10 Points per Attainment, Planning, Leadership, Teamwork | +40 | +320 |
| Sunday | Walkpoints (x6) | +50 | +300 |
| Total | 1600 |
Detailed Scoring Timeline
Early Bird Registration
+30 Points – Full Patrol Registered by 11:59pm on 13th March
Hoadley Hide Begins!
Arrive at Ballan Train Station between 6pm-9pm to check in with your patrol.
Let the competition begin!
Menu Planning
Hand in a planned menu for your TV debut.
+10 Points – Printed, well balanced meals, Fantastic effort
+5 Points – Handwritten, meals okay, some thought given
+0 Points – Menu not supplied
More information about requirements: Menu Planning
Pack Inspection
Pass a gear inspection… did you pack everything?
+10 Points – Flying Colours, perfect packing
+5 Points – Good Effort but not quite
+0 Points – Insufficient… wrong gear, or missing things.
More information about requirements: Venturer Equipment List
Uniform Bank
Store your uniforms for safekeeping until Closing on Sunday…
+10 Points – All members in Full Uniform
+5 Points – Some effort made, but not everyone in full Uniform
+0 Points – Insufficient intent, Uniforms severely lacking…
Full Uniform = Venturer/Scout Shirt, Scarf, Essential Badges
Rogaining
Spend the a couple of hours around the studio to see whats going on
+160 Points Maximum – Patrol’s score within Rogaining is scaled down to equal approximately half a day of stunts.
Bushcraft Sessions
A mix of Pioneering and Survival Skills activities
+160 Points Maximum – Patrol’s score within Bushcraft is scaled down to equal approximately half a day of stunts.
Junior MasterChef Invention Test
Cooking challenge
+30 Points Available- (+10 for Menu)
+10 Points Entree
+10 Points Main Course
+10 Points Dessert
Each course is scored based on a number of elements including:
Presentation, Nutrition and Creativity.
For those in the standard VOC, you must cook this meal on a hiking stove.
Suvival VOC Participants will receive more relevant information shortly.
Stunts
+40 Points Max – Made up from the following areas
+10 Points Attainment
+10 Points Planning
+10 Points Leadership
+10 Points Teamwork
Walkpoints
An extra challenge for patrols, attend with your whole patrol to claim the points.
+50 Points
Saturday night challenge
Night challenge
+40 Points – Score includes Creativity, balance, and something else.
Stunts
+40 Points Max – Made up from the following areas
+10 Points Attainment
+10 Points Planning
+10 Points Leadership
+10 Points Teamwork
Walkpoints
An extra challenge for patrols, attend with your whole patrol to claim the points.
+50 Points
Awards & Closing
Eagerly await the announcement of this year’s co-holders.