Thriftwood - International Scout Activity
Centre
Thriftwood - International Scout Activity
Centre 
National Scout Pedal Car Olympics
11-13th January 2008
Thriftwood Scout Activity Centre
Prizes
1st Prize - £150 F&T Vouchers
2nd Prize - £100 Vouchers
3rd Prize - £50 Vouchers
Cost per Person
£21 - Camping
£29– Shared Indoor Accommodation
Leaders (Camping only) Free!
(Includes free uniform badge)
All other onsite activities free
The Event
The event is open to all Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts and Ranger Guides.
The competition is for teams of 4 in two categories, junior (under14 yrs)
and senior (over 14 yrs). Younger participants can race in the over 14 category
but under no circumstances may over 14’s race in the under category.
The Prizes will be presented to the team with the highest points. Each member
of every team contributes to the total points.
Thriftwood & Dino Car supply all pedal cars.
The Races
Included in the entrance fee are the following:
Individual Track: 5 laps
around the floodlit tarmac 50m track.
Sprint: 60m drag strip style race.
Endurance: Over 500m of woodland tracks, with a downhill
finish. Racing Quad bikes.
Team Relay: 4 races one car, slick changeovers required!
Driving Skill : a 6-section race against the clock,
with penalty points. Speed and skill are essential, but no licence.
Pursuit: Race against an opponent round an inflatable
track, against the clock.
Pedaloes: Keeping with the theme, but using the arms
rather than legs. Who can cross the lake in the quickest time without going
round in circles?
Meals
Friday/Sat evening meal, Sat/Sun breakfast available at reasonable prices.
Must be pre-booked and pre paid for.
See main entry form for details.
Leader’s Fancy Dress Race
This event will take place on Sunday pm just before the Bocart Scout Challenge
Cup.
What else is available?
During the day, when competitors are not racing, the following activities
will be on offer:-
Kave Maze
Trampolines
Cork Guns
Cresta Run
Climbing
Archery
Adventure playground
Speed Ice Climbing Challenge
27ft artificial ice climbing wall. This competition will run separately to
the main event, with participation open to all with size 3 feet and bigger.
Will you be the quickest?
Essex Bike Trials
Demonstrations by the trials club will show their tricks and skills. They
will have a short course available for those wishing to try it out.
Pit Stop Café
The Café will be open all weekend serving hot & cold drinks, burgers
for lunch and snacks etc.
Evening Activities
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, floodlight climbing and
trampolines; Disco, Inflatables and Scaletrix are available for the participants.
Leaders can relax in the ‘pit stop’ bar.
Would like to enter?
It’s simple, find 3 friends and a leader, fill in the application
form and post to the address on the front of the flyer
(with your £50 per team deposit) Full details & fees due by 31/12/2007.
See Full Entry Form for participant details, meals etc. Email pedalolympics@thriftwood.org.uk
to request a brochure or if you have any further questions.
Hope to see you there,
Bill, Colin, Stu & The Crew
Pedal Car Olympics 2007 | Photos | Junior Results | Senior Results
Pedal Car Olympics 2006 | Photos | Results
Thriftwood International Scout Activity Centre
Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP
01277 212784 (day) | 01277 810742 (eve)
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