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ADVENTURE QUEST LEAGUE
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Tuesday, January 09, 2007

b) MAP READING TEST

Similar to last year's BBAQ, our Boys will need to be equipped with map
reading skills and pass the pre-test as a pre-requisite for participation in BBAQ 2007.

Objectives:

a. To help BBAQ participants improve their level of Orienteering, which is a fundamental skill for passage through the entire BBAQ route.

b. To ensure that more teams finish the route and do not get lost and drop out of the race.

Participants: Every participating team for BBAQ 2007 must send 2 members to attend the test. The test is a pre-requisite for the BBAQ 2007 competition. All Boys who attend the test have to pass it in order to qualify the teams to compete in BBAQ 2007. For relay teams, kindly note that you need to send the 2 members from LEG 1 to attend the pre-test and pass it.

Session Outline: There will be a revision on the following topics

a. Navigating with a 1:50,000 map
b. Grid References, Bearing (compass work), Distance (pacing etc)
c. Compass usage, comparing map with ground
d. Some useful tips or techniques

Practical Assessment:

Participants will be tested on the key areas above by navigating around the BB Campus. Companies should indicate preference for 1 of the 4 sessions. The allocation and specific timings would be advised upon availability and confirmation on a first-come-first served basis. So hurry and register to avoid disappointment!


Session 1: 10 Feb 2007 (Sat) 8.30am to 12pm
Session 2: 10 Feb 2007 (Sat) 1.30pm to 5pm
Session 3: 3 Mar 2007 (Sat) 8.30am to 12pm
Session 4: 3 Mar 2007 (Sat) 1.30pm to 5pm

ALL BOYS ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE ON TIME IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SESSION.

Venue: BB Campus (105 Ganges Avenue)
Participants: 60 Boys per session
Attire: BB PT Kit (BB blue regulation T-shirt, blue shorts, white socks and running shoes, field rank and name tag worn upon reporting)
Closing Date: 2 Feb 2007 (Fri)

Important things to bring for the Map Reading Test:
a) A 1:50,000 navigation map
b) Each team will sign for 1 map, to be collected from the Brigade Office on 5 Feb 2007 (Mon) from 4-6pm. All teams should ensure that the maps are wrapped so that they can be used in case of wet weather.
c) At least 1 compass (Silva type or equivalent), protractor, ruler, string, writing materials.
d) Ponchos
e) Zip Loc bag or covers to keep the papers dry.
f) Water Bottles

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