Hills District Scout Wide Game 2026
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Event Details
When:
Thu 26th Feb 2026 (7pm to 9pm)
Where:
Castle Hill Heritage Park
22Z Heritage Park Dr, Castle Hill NSW 2154
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Cost:
Scout - $5.00 (max 150 places)
Leader - Free
Registrations:
Open: Tue 13th Jan 2026 (12am)
Close: Thu 26th Feb 2026 (6pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 150 people
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/3052
Coordinator:
Veronica Brogden
veronica.brogden@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
GWS Region
gws.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
A District Competition Wide Game incorporating Core skills for Bushwalking Navigation and scout method. Scouts will be working towards Bushwalking Level 3 & 4, Milestone Participate, Assist and Leads. The Wide Game will be held in Castle Hill Heritage Park. Patrols will be responsible for their member organisation setting up a route and plan.
Additional Information

A District Competition Wide Game incorporating Core skills for Bushwalking Navigation and scout method. Scouts will be working towards Bushwalking Level 3 & 4, Milestone Participate, Assist and Leads. The Wide Game will be held in Castle Hill Heritage Park. Patrols will be responsible for their member organisation setting up a route and plan.
Instructions
Score Orienteering
The aim of the score format is to get the greatest number of points within a set time limit by locating control points and collecting points.
 
Points
Each control point is assigned a point value.
1-5 = 2 points; 6-10 = 3 points; 11-15 = 4 points; 16-20 = 5 points
 
Challenge
The challenge is to plan and execute the most optimal route to get the greatest number of points possible in 60 minutes.

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Event Documents

  Download Resources for Unit Council

The following resources will assist in preparing your Scouts for the event.

  Download Orienteering Resource

This resource will assist in planning a night prior to the event. Please note this is a Northern Hemisphere Resource and the grid variation may need to be considered.

Registrations Open
Payment Options
This event is administered by:
GWS Region

Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:

Credit/Debit Card and EFT