State Rally 2026 - Race Against Time

Registration Tips

PATROL LEADERS - PLEASE READ THE REGISTRATION GUIDE IN THE DOCUMENTS TAB

Scouts must have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 people in a patrol to register. If you do not have 4 people, please contact us at staterally@nsw.scouts.com.au and we will allocate you to a patrol.

Early Bird registrations close at MIDNIGHT on the 21st of June 2026.

Merchandise

Please visit the online shop www.mymerchandisestore.com.au/entercode and use the event code RALLY26 to get into our dedicated shop.

Postage is available and recommended so you can have your merchandise before the event.  Please note there will be very limited stock at the event so ordering online is your best option.

Activity Overview

State Rally is the biggest annual State-run Scouting event on the calendar. This event is open to ALL Scouts in NSW.  The theme for 2026 is "Race Against Time"

Everyone, Leaders and Youth Members are encouraged to come along in costume for a sensational weekend building.

This event is focused on giving the attendees a worthwhile activity whereby they have some fun and learn while doing. The focus of State Rally is to provide activities to challenge the Scouts, which can contribute to the Personal Progression Framework. Patrol-based activities give opportunities for everyone to participate, assist and lead.

This is a competition camp. Participants will earn points whilst completing fun-filled activities for their Patrol. The marking scheme will be based on their performance against the activity outcomes and their demonstrated teamwork as a Patrol. Activities vary in duration and may consist of a few small activities. Patrol Leaders will also be scored on their Leadership capabilities.

Who can come? - Membership Requirements

Participants

• Must be a registered member of Scouts NSW or a member of Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT at the time of application and through until 10 August 2026
• The age requirements for attendees to participate are 10 ½ years old through to 15 years old.
• Have approval from their Scout or Guide Unit Council
• Have consent from their parents/guardian

Venturer Scout Service Leader (JSL)

• Must be registered as a Venturer Scout in Scouts NSW or a member of Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT at the time of application and through until 10 August 2026.
• Be willing to be part of the support team for State Rally
• Have consent from their parents/guardian

Leader / Rover Scout / Other Adult

• Must be registered as a Rover Scout, Leader or Adult Helper in Scouts NSW or Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT at the time of application and through till 10 August 2026, holding a valid Working With Children Check.

Duke of Edinburgh Award participants can participate with the consent of their Award Leader.  Please email staterally@nsw.scouts.com.au before applying to confirm your eligibility.

All members must remain financial and registered within ScoutHub from the time applciation till the close of the event.

Camping & Accommodation

There will be two Sleep Points (We call them RACs) and will have members allocated to them during registration. Each Sleep Point will run activities around Cataract Activity Centre. Each activity will be supervised by Leaders and assisted by Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts and other adult helpers. 

The Scout and Venturer Scout sleeping areas are supervised till late in the evening and from the early hours of the morning. There are leaders close-by overnight to manage any emergencies. 

Refunds & Withdrawals

If, after making an application, you are unable to attend State Rally 2026, you must email StateRally@nsw.scouts.com.au as soon as possible.  Withdrawal fees are as follows: