COMBINED CADET FORCE - Birkenhead School

COMBINED CADET FORCEBIRKENHEAD SCHOOL58 Beresford Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JDTel: (0151) 652 2735 Email: ccf@birkenheadschool.co.uk23 October 2012ORIENTEERING, 03 – 04 NOV 12Dear ParentYour son/daughter has expressed an interest in attending the National Cadet OrienteeringChampionships, this year being held at Warcop Training Camp in Cumbria over the weekend of03 – 04 Nov 12.The event, which takes place over various types of challenging terrain within the WarcopTraining Area boundaries, is a team challenge open to boys and girls of all ages. Teams of s ixboys, and teams of four girls, are required to enter the competition.Tran sport an d Tim ingsCadets will be transported by minibus to Warcop Training Camp. The following timings apply:Fin an ceDepart Birkenhead School at 1430hrs on Saturday 03 Nov 12, arriving Warcop TrainingCamp at approximately 1730hrs.Depart Warcop Training Camp at 1500hrs on Sunday 04 Nov 12, arriving BirkenheadSchool at approximately 1800hrs (we will confirm this by telephone on departure fromWarcop).A small cost of £10 is required to cover the cost of transport, feeding, accommodation andcompetition entry fees.Accommodation an d Me ssin gCadets will be accommodated on the Saturday in billeted huts at Warcop Training Camp. Theseare likely to be shared with cadets from other units, but male and female cadets will haveseparate accommodation and ablution facilities. Male cade ts are forbidde n from e n terin gfe m ale cade t accommodation an d a blu tion s, an d vice ve rsa.All cadets will be fed in the camp cookhouse, or by packed lunch, at Warcop Training Camp.Meals will be provided from teatime on Saturday evening through until lunch on Sunday. It isrecommended that cadets bring some money for snacks, drinks, sweets, etc on the journey to andfrom Warcop, and for the shop on the camp.Cloth in g an d EquipmentA comprehensive list of clothing and equipment is attached.Me dical an d P are n t/Gu ardian Con sentA consent form is attached to this letter. This must be completed and returned to Capt J oseph assoon as possible.Please ensure that any medical requirements are included on the consent form, as well as anydietary requirements. Cadets must bring any medication they require over the weekend,including inhalers. This must be packaged in a clear plastic bag with the cadet’s name on it.Capt J oseph should be made aware of any medical or other issues prior to departure from School,but advance notice is appreciated so that any necessary arrangement s can be made.

Emergency Con tactThe use of mobile phones is prohibited during training. If you need to get in touch with«Pu_GivenName» urgently, please contact any of the below, who will arrange for your «Son» tocontact you at the earliest opportunity.Capt Alan J ose ph - 07711 335 8942Lt J ames Barn e s - 07817 469 690Please note, these numbers should only be used for urgent matters during the event. If you wishto contact the CCF before or after the event, you should use the details provided at the top of thisletter.If you have any questions, or would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contactus.Yours sincerelyJ A BARNES2LtOC Army Section

CLOTHING AND EQUIP MENT LISTThe following items will be required for the competition:Casual clothing (for travel and in camp)Outdoors-type clothing (for the competition)Suitable footwear (for orienteering)Waterproof clothingDaysackWash kit and towelSpare clothing (in case of inclement weather)Water bottleWarm clothing, i.e. hoody/jumperSleeping bagPadlock and keys (for lockers)Personal medication (as required)

CONSENT FORMNATURE OF ACTIVITY: ORIENTEERING CHAMP IONSHIP SVENUE: WARCOP TRAINING CAMPDATE: 03 – 04 NOV 12I give consent for my son/daughter (name):______________________ to attend theactivity, the details of which are given above. I understand the officer in charge of thegroup will be acting ‘in loco parentis.’ I agree to my son/daughter receiving anyemergency dental, medical or surgical treatment, which includes the use of anaestheticsand blood transfusions, as considered necessary by the medical authorities present.EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEP HONE NUMBERSNAME: ___________________________RELATIONSHIP: _____________________HOME: __________________ WORK: _________________ MOBILE: ________________HOME ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ALTERNATIVE EMERGENCY CONTACTNAME: ___________________________RELATIONSHIP: _____________________HOME: __________________ WORK: _________________ MOBILE: ________________HOME ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MEDICAL DETAILSHas your son/daughter suffered any contagious illnesses in the past three months, or dothey have any medical conditions, require any medication, or have any allergies? YES /NOIf ye s, ple ase give fu ll de tails on th e re ve rse of th is form .GP NAME: ____________________________ SURGERY: __________________________ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ______________________DECLARATIONI confirm that all the above details are correct and that I give consent for myson/daughter to attend.NAME: ______________________ SIGNATURE: __________________ DATE____________

BOOKING FORM: CADET NATIONAL ORIEN TEERING CHAMP IONSHIP SSATURDAY 3 RD – SUNDAY 4 TH NOVEMBER 2012To book a place on th is visit ple ase com plete th e form be low an d re tu rn it toMrs An dre w s.P aym ent arran ge mentsOur preferred method of payment is direct debit and payment will be collected asfollows:On e Dire ct debit paym e n t of £10.00 w ill be colle cte d by th e n e xt dire ctde bit.If you do not already have a direct debit arrangement in place for the payment of fees,either monthly or termly, please call Mrs J Andrews on 0151 651 3013 to set up a directdebit for the payment of extras, such as this trip.For parents who do not wish to set up a direct debit arrangement, we require paymentfor the full amount by debit card or cheque as soon as possible.Please note that we are unable to accept payments in cash or by credit card.With draw alIn the event of withdrawal of a pupil, a refund will be made, based upon the full cost ofthe trip less the deposit and a share of costs already incurred and other unavoidablecosts.__________________________________________________________________________________CADET NATIONAL ORIEN TEERING CHAMP IONSHIP S SATURDAY 3 RD –SUNDAY 4 TH NOVEMBER 2012I w ou ld like m y ch ild to take part in th e above visit.PUPIL NAME: __________________________FORM: __________________Please collect payment by direct debit as above (preferred option)I wish to set up a direct debitPayment by debit card. Please phone Mrs J Andrews on 0151 651 3013orI enclose a cheque for £10.00 made payable to Birkenhead SchoolororPARENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________DATE: __________