Are there a minimum number of scouts for a team?

Yes, each team is made of the same rank scouts with a minimum of three and a maximum of eight scouts.

What Leader requirements are there for the event?

Each team is required to have one registered adult leader to guide the team through the day. It is a one adult per four scouts for the rest of the team. So, if you have more than a four scout team you need a minimum of two leaders. In addition, we may award bonus points to a team that provides a registered adult leader to volunteer for helping with the event. Plus, each leader needs to show their tour permit at check-in that morning.

What if I have some scouts come late or have to leave early for sports, like baseball?

The event is completely open all day long. If you have scouts drop out during the day due to previous commitments then the scoring will reflect that per each event. Most all of the events are timed divided by the number of team members to get a score. Adding or subtracting scouts will not affect your ability to complete.

What time does it start and finish?

Check in starts at 7:30am and flag ceremony starts at 8:30am. The games will start right afterwards. One of the big changes from past Cub Scout Cups is the awards will be given out at the Bill Hart District Roundtable the following month.  So when your team finishes the events they want they could leave.  No more waiting for all the teams to finish.

The event is in Castaic, is it open to other scout districts besides Bill Hart?

The event is open to any pack within the Western Los Angeles Council. In the past teams have been from three different districts.

What logistic items are needed to compete?

Every scout competing needs to have a participation release form signed by their parent or guardian in order to compete. In addition, each team will be required to show their tour permit for the event at check-in the day of the event.

Do I need to bring any extra gear to the event?

It is recommended that you bring easy ups for shade and food, snacks and drinks. In addition keep in mind that leaders may have to fill time between events. Some teams have done marbles, knot tying and crafts.

Can you make any recommendations on what to bring?

A shade area, easy up or tent, for your team’s base camp. All the scouts should have plenty of snacks, food and drinks to get them through the day. In addition do not forget sunscreen, hats and everyone should wear comfortable shoes. Someone along the day will get a scrap, so a small portable first aid kit would not be a bad idea. Plus, your scouts will to get wet and a change of clothes would not be a bad idea.

Should we bring an extra set of clothes for the scouts?

It is an outdoor team event and the scouts will get wet and dirty. How dirty we don’t know at this point. This year’s obstacle course may have some surprises with mud and wet conditions. We would recommend they need to bring an extra set of clothes.

Last year teams were judged on their spirit, will that be done again and what do teams do for this?

Yes, team spirit will again be a big part of the day. Again, Cub Scout Cup is fun with a purpose and promoting teamwork throughout the day is an important part. Teams are encouraged to have chats, cheers, yells, flags, shirts anything that can set themselves apart from the rest of the teams for having team spirit.