Wild Wild West: Trailblazers & Outlaws Rally 2026

Brief Summary

Saddle up for Region Rally 2026 in Glenreagh — a Wild Wild West weekend of lightweight camping, outlaw cook‑offs, and cowboy chaos. Patrols of 4–6 (Cubs welcome!) will wrangle challenges, earn bonus points for frontier flair, and blaze trails with grit, spirit, and sun‑smart swagger. Yeehaw, let’s ride!

Who Can Join

• Patrols of 4–6 Scouts, including eligible Cubs aged 10+
• Cubs must have:
  • Level 2 in Bushcraft, Bushwalking, and Camping
  • Actively working toward Level 3
  • Achieved Milestone 2, working toward Milestone 3
• Cubs are full patrol members — a chance to stretch skills in a supportive, youth‑led setting

Gear & Lightweight Expectations

• Lightweight camping only — gear will be weighed
• Target weight: 20%–25% of combined patrol bodyweight
• Bonus points for hitting the 20% mark exactly
• Scouts must pack up and hike with all gear (excluding tents) daily
• Cubs may use daypacks, but must pack up their own gear each morning
• Tent checks before bases begin — neat, secure, weather‑ready setups expected

What’s in Store

• Frontier Skills: bushcraft, teamwork, and problem‑solving challenges
• Outlaw Obstacle Courses and Saloon‑Style Scenarios
• Points for patrol spirit, skill, and creative interpretation of the Wild West theme

Saturday Night Cook‑Up

• Patrols cook their own dinner — no leader hand‑holding
• Extra points for teamwork, creativity, and Wild West flair
• Think: cowboy cuisine, frontier feasts, chuckwagon pride
• Invite leaders to join you — show off your hospitality and patrol pride

Bonus Points

• Best Dressed Patrol: cowboy hats, prairie skirts, sheriff badges, outlaw swagger
• Whether pioneers or glittery gold miners — style counts
• Sheriff’s Choice Award for the patrol that best embodies the Wild West spirit

Sun Safety

• Broad‑brimmed hats & sun‑protective clothing
• SPF 30+ sunscreen applied regularly
• Shade during peak UV periods
• Hydration and regular breaks
• Refer to Scouts NSW Sun Safety for full guidance

Child Safe Scouting

Scouts NSW is committed to a safe, inclusive, empowering environment:

• Zero tolerance for abuse
• All adults must hold a WWCC and complete a Police Check
• Mandatory training:
  • Child Safe Scouting
  • Scouts NSW Code of Conduct
  • WHS for Scouting (Work Health & Safety) – ensuring safe, compliant, and risk‑aware event delivery
• Minimum two adults present at all activities
• Youth and adults must: Know It. Live It. Log It.
• See Youth Protection Policy for full details

Adult Helper Requirements

Adult Helpers support Scout Groups without uniformed Leader commitment:

• Must hold a valid WWCC
• Complete a Police Check
• Undertake three mandatory online modules:
  • Child Safe Scouting
  • Scouts NSW Code of Conduct
  • WHS for Scouting
• Be screened and approved by their Group Leader