WINGSPAN Wednesday, August 5 2009 Issue 5
Let’s get physical, physical A plethora of activities await including circus skills, space hoppers and the trek cart challenge
BY KATE SMITH-CRALLAN As you arrive at the Physical Zone you will no doubt notice a mouse on a space hopper. This is an indication of the fun and frolics that await after you are invited to ‘get physical’ in the zone at the far end of the site, behind Morland Sub Camp. Have you ever wanted to dismantle a solid oak cart, haul it over a range of obstacles and then build it again? Never thought of it? Well, starting thinking now, becuase that’s exactly what you will be doing as a team at trek carting. The record to beat so far has been set by 2nd Saltash Scouts Tamar troop, at 2 min 22sec. 2nd Saltash teamed up with girls from Bradford South Scouts so the three girls could have a go. In circus skills, you’ll learn to juggle, use a Diablo and test your balance and nerve on the tight rope. Luke from 18th Maidenhead Scouts was looking like a pro on the unicycle, “it just takes practice” he told me. Across from circus skills is the serious sport of space hopper football. A fast-paced game saw 1st Ascot Scouts win despite team member Ryan getting several red cards including one in the first 30 seconds of the game – for a hand ball! In the Crystal Maze games, participants are marked on team work, as well as how well they communicate with their team and how well they can do in the multitude of challenges found in the area. The stilts were proving popular. With a starting height of 60cm Izzy from Bradford South Scouts had moved up in the world to the 3ft stilts, and was a towering 8 1/2 ft tall. If you can match Izzy’s height and make it onto the 6ft stilts you could win a necker for your achievement. David from 5th Cork was enjoying the pedal cart racing, “this is definitely my favourite,” he said. There as a huge range of activities going on in the physical zone, so get on down there, join in and see if you can beat the cart trek record or become 6ft taller on the stilts.
From Left: Heather, Emily, Hayley and Lizzie from 1st Kidlington Guides
Above: William Nicholson and William Reiss lead their team in the cart challenge
1st Wraysbury Guides get creative with the communication challenge
Above: Izzy Bradford South Saints takes to the stilts
Today’s Highlights Page 2 - Meet the Washington Girl Scouts
Page 3 - Socks away
Page 4 - Behind the scenes at the retail tent