Running, cycling and swimming were the three disciplines that tested all the Districts Scouts as part of the Iron Scout Competition. This year the event took place during a single day in Chapeltown. Once again it was a day more for taking in the sun, rather than exertion. However Adam, Matt, Ben A and Harry put their names forward to defend the troops honour against whatever the district could throw against them.
The morning was spent at Hesley Wood with the outdoor section of the competition. First was the run, in relays, which included a visit to the summit of Everest and back. Then there were the cycle races with more variety thrown in this time. Dispersed during the afternoon were other running and cycling hybrid races. The omens were good when on the first race our scouts were literally miles ahead of the competition. The theme continued throughout the morning when our team of 'Iron Scout' beat all before them racking up win after win, with no defeats. I think it was fair to say we aced the running and cycling.
The afternoon saw us hit the swimming baths in Chapeltown where as part of the Iron Scout the Fun Swimming Gala was to take place. Here we didn't have it all our own way and came third in the fun event.
With all the results in the results were announced. With winning the two events in the morning and coming third in the swimming we'd managed to draw the competition. Yep we were the joint winners. It was a fantastic performance by Adm. Matt, Harry and Ben A. Winners once again.
