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1. 2015 ALL SERVICE RAIDER CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIPS STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES 1 JUNE 2015 REVISION 1 as es Championships Q a Molena Georgia Si http raiderchallenge thenationals net Event Manager Sports Network International Competition Site Gerald I Lawhorn Scouting Base 10 Broadcreek Circle Ormond Beach Florida 32174 1166 Dripping Rock Rd Molena GA 30258 Toll free 800 327 9311 E mail raider thenationals net For all site questions please contact SNI http raider thenationals net http www flintrivercouncil org sitecore content Council095 Camp aspx 1 GENERAL OVERVIEW d Congratulations and thank you for preparing for the All Service Raider Challenge Championships This SOP will allow you to review all rules amp procedures needed to compete safely and effectively within the arduous events of Raider The Raider Challenge is designed to provide all service Raider talent with a fantastic opportunity to compete against many of the best all service JROTC teams in the nation in a first class environment The entire Raider Nationals Weekend will be the largest gather of Raider teams anywhere in the world Come for the competition and prepare to learn and grow throughout the weekend This SOP outlines all rules amp requirements for the Raider Challenge Championships to be held throughout the day on Friday 6 November 2015 at the Gerald I Lawhorn Scouting Base Molena Georgia The general directions amp park la2. 1 the entire team and all equipment are out of the water across the river and on the far bank to include the rope ii all knots and snap links are out of the rope iii the team has announced TIME 12 The team with fastest time to include any penalty points added will be the winner Please see the event score sheets for penalties and other limitations in play for this event The only knots allowed on the near side anchor point will be 1 Anchor Point Knot must be a round turn and two half hitches half hitches must be over all ropes next to anchor point ii Wireman s Knot OR Figure 8 Slip Knot no hybrid knots use FM for correct techniques The only knots allowed on the far side anchor point will be 1 Round Turn with TWO Half Hitches 11 Tension Anchor A minimum of FOUR wraps on anchor Some areas of the country may use two snap links in the transport system We have been authorized to use only one snap link at the Raider Nationals Those choosing to use two snap links MUST use them with opposing gates The manual lists three people pull the rope For this competition rope bridge there is no limitation on the number of people that can pull the rope setting the transport rope Quick release for the second half hitch is recommended on both sides but not required End of the line bowline or figure 8 is used to attach the rope to the first person to cross the gorge river and must be attached to the seat or
3. flat bottomed canoe The boat may not be lifted or moved until ALL TEAM MEMBERS have reached the canoe It will maintain 250 Ibs of ballast for all teams placed in the center for all teams by the reviewing judge The team will MOVE the canoe note push pull drag your call roughly 60 to the far marker The boat is released and the cadets then run roughly 20 yards to the 8 staggered tires Every cadet will ATTEMPT every tire there is no penalty for stumbling or accidentally missing a tire so long as the attempt is made Cadets will then run 20 additional yards to the Event Turn Around Point run back through the entire course replacing the boat BACK to the starting position in the SAME direction as you found it originality and the water cans back to where they were found and complete the course in reverse order g Once a cadet raider crosses the finish line that raider cannot go back and help the team in any way their event is completed at that point Violation of this rule will be a 30 Second Penalty PER OCCURANCE Time stops when the last team member crosses the finish line 11 b ROPE BRIDGE 1 General Scenario a Rope bridges will be constructed in accordance with the spirit and intent of a real rope bridge situation SAFETY NOTE When crossing our creek a bowline over the head on the opposite shoulder OR snapped into the Swiss Seat is required Also a harness or Swiss seat are both allowed Two rope bridge sites wi
4. manner by any cadet or cadets Example There will be 15 Water Cans how and who moves them is YOUR call d The team will be assembled behind a starting line The grader will command Get Set GO or similar The GO command will start the clock At that point the team begins the course e The course will consists of the following items in order over a roughly 35 mile course i A 10 yard Low Crawl will maintain 5 chutes one for each tandem to use ii A 50 yard Water Can Container carry 3 301b cans per tandem 15 cans total iii A 42 Team Vault iv Speed Agility Maze a tight zig zag maze best accomplished in column formation v 250lb weighted 60 distance flat bottom canoe vi amp large tires placed on the ground in a staggered pattern vii Turn Around Pole Team runs around the pole and repeats the course in reverse order ii In event begins with FIVE two person tandems executing the low crawl in the FIVE sections available one for each pair The cadets then run roughly 50 yards and approach a 4 wide 40 high vault They must all go OVER the vault As a reminder no cadet may HURDLE 1 e jump over without supportive contact any vault Cadets then run another 60 yards and go through a serpentine maze designed in a back amp forth pattern approximately 20 years in length This maze is accessed ONLY in column formation cannot run two or more across Teams then run forward another 30 yards and reach the
5. team up to and including disqualification and possibly a time subtraction from the team interfered with The course will be well marked with cones and engineer tape Additionally cadets staff will be positioned along the route to ensure all teams are heading in the correct direction and following the rules However teams should review the route the day prior to ensure no confusion is present Teams MAY NOT utilize any non required tools in any event to include but not be limited to ropes chairs steps bags headphones or other items all courses must be completed without the aid of anything not available on the course WATER BOTTLES are however strongly ENCOURAGED Gloves are FULLY PERMITTED and ENCOURAGED in ALL raider events All schools should ensure they do not run late to a competition area Any team attending an area late without just cause may be subjectively penalized and or removed from that segment of the competition disqualified at the discretion of the Competition Director No schools live particularly close to the competition site but it should be worth noting that NO SCHOOL OR CADET IS PERMITTED TO PRACTICE ON ANY AREA OF THE LAWHORN SCOUTING FACILITY in the time leading up to the event Anyone doing so will jeopardize having their entire school DQ ed from the competition All timed racing events will desire a clean start If a team jumps the start early a minimum 5 second false start penalty will be asse
6. the feet to be above the rope so there will not be a penalty if feet fall below the rope while crossing Change from previous years SOP See TC 3 97 61 Military Mountaineering 2012 chapter 7 fig 7 17 Again teams are encouraged to inspect the Rope Bridge site to develop strategies and to plan safe execution of the drill on both sides of the creek if needed However NO ROPE BRIDGES or other simulated actions may be done on the site You are welcome to find two trees virtually anywhere on the campsite for general practice REMEMBER ONLY THREE RAIDERS MAY BE SNAPPED ONTO THE BRIDGE ROPE AT ONE TIME Please ensure this is practiced A 1 minute deduction for EVERY violation on the score sheet will occur for teams who violate this safety measure 13 c This item has been intentionally omitted d RAIDER GAUNTLET 1 General Scenario a Raider Gauntlet is now a one mile event through fairly level ground with numerous even if no other obstacles that require solid strategy to overcome The team will select FIVE rucksacks filled with sand each weighing 35lbs and wait behind the starting line When the command of GET SET GO is made or similar teams will begin and time will start b TREAT THE BAGS like they have a 1 000 radio inside you can DRAG them through the obstacles but if you drop it HARD at the 8 wall vaults etc you will likely be penalized c The course starts with a suspended radial tire obstacle all cadets a
7. warm should the temperatures be exceedingly cold 10 yarder trash containers are available near the dining halls Please ensure the trash in your camping area is collected and placed IN the metal dumpster not simply bagged and left This has NEVER been an issue as most teams leave the facility CLEANER than it was when they arrived There are shower facilities available within an easy walk from every named camping site with HOT and COLD water weather permitting Please turn both the lights amp water off every time you leave 7 h All non primitive campsites have low amp electric available THIS ELECTRICITY CANNOT BE USED TO RUN ANY FORM OF HEATER OR MULTIPLE HEATING COOKTOPS Do NOT bring or utilize any high amp cookware or electric space heaters Damage to the electrical system by those using space heaters and similar will be billed to your program i All camping assignments will be coordinated via Sports Network International in advance of the event Camp sites will be awarded largely on an earliest registered basis as well as considering the distance of travel for the attending team with those FLYING gaining the priority as it is unreasonable to expect them to bring camping gear j Those looking to camp MUST note during Raider Nationals registration their desire to camp along with the following information 1 Number of expected campers w genders estimated 2 Whether you will use your own tents AND 3 Whether yo
8. OP Update Clarifications page on the Raider Nationals website throughout the Fall Major and minor changes and general event news will be posted there first d Along with cushioning hay commercial cushioning pads will be placed on the ground to best cushion those coming down off the wall s on the Raider Gauntlet course AGAIN WE STRESS TO ENSURE TEAMS USE PROPER TECHNIQUE in coming down off the wall Hang and drop remains the standard in use for all team events at the Raider Nationals e Any cadet who curses or utilizes other unsportsmanlike acts may be subject to a minimum 1 minute penalty or a minimum 100 points in the offending cadets PTT score Acting in this manner is unbecoming a JROTC Raider cadet or coach Ensure it does not happen to your team f A 5 minute addition to all finishes in all timed events will be added to any team who starts and or finishes an event with just 9 cadets Teams competing with eight or fewer cadets or those teams who gain an advantage by not competing with the prescribed gender configurations will be disqualified receiving a last place finish and or a zero score depending on the event g The event SOP often refers to wearing the ACU uniform for many events This is the Army term Non Army teams should wear the equivalent uniform for their service It should be understood that itis NOT required to wear either the pistol belt OR a canteen However teams are ENCOURAGED to bring canteens or water bottles with
9. am events will be 1 Team w least penalty points 2 Team competing EARLIEST in the day in that event 12 SCORESHEETS amp SCORE TABULATION b All event score sheets can be found in advance of the competition on the Paperwork HQ section of the event website A complete scoring package maintaining all of the time score sheets as well as team placement information is designed to be available immediately following the Awards Ceremony if time permits to prepare them for distribution or they will be mailed to your team immediately following the event along with your team photos Questions regarding Raider Nationals scoring are welcomed and addressed after you have received your completed score sheets It should be noted that every score sheet will be triple checked by SNI personnel as well as inputted amp totaled on a computer program specially designed for the Raider Nationals by SNI Each unit will be judged by the SAME JUDGES within each event where any subjectivity is in play All judges scoring amp decisions are final Teams should feel free to discuss items with judges that pertain to correct procedures or to double check that correct timing or other issues were in play If there is any concern in these areas however do NOT belabor a point with a judge If you have any question about proper procedures scoring timing etc these are handled by the Event Director located in the Event Headquarters as directed under pro
10. ams have both a male and female alternate if possible just in case MIXED TEAMS must have a minimum of FOUR females in every event and no more than NINE females total performing Increased numbers of females are not generally recommended as you will be competing against teams that are made up with 6 males and 4 females in each event and this may place your team at a disadvantage MALE TEAMS are generally comprised of all male members however due to injury or personal preference the team may contain females in any quantity FEMALE TEAMS arte just that teams comprised solely of female team members Cadets will substitute only within the team they are assigned Male team members cannot substitute onto the Mixed Team etc Substitutions can be done ONLY prior to the start of an event and can be done for any reason You do not have to go through a medic nor does it have to be a medical need You have a 12 member team to form your best 10 Raiders in any every event Schools may enter only ONE complete raider team into EACH of the three different competition events providing that no individual cadet competes for more than one team This rule allows any school to initially enter up to THREE complete teams but does not allow individual cadets to compete on both the male or female and Mixed Team TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS a b gt 5 November 1500 1900 Early School check in registration at Lawhorn Scout Base Scoring HQ 6 No
11. bers Prior planning and team work will make your run successful on the new Gauntlet course h Uniform ACU BDU UNIFORM with boots or all service equivalent Jackets optional Dress for weather conditions BRING EXTRA UNIFORMS YOU MAY GET WET amp MUDDY i Please see the event score sheets for penalties and other limitations in play for this event 14 e 3 MILE TEAM RUN 1 General Scenario d f 10 member teams will run as a team for THREE MILES No gear of any kind is utilized or required to be carried by the team this is a straight cross country team run The course is on a traffic free stretch of paved road for 3 J miles and relatively flat tamped shell road for the other S 1 2 miles and then a turn around point where the course is EES a reversed The course can be narrow in stretches and heres teams will be sandal that running in column formation WILL BE REQUIRED in some parts of the course The shell road can me a bit uneven in a few portions and can maintain some standing water depending on weather For this reason teams are given the option whether to run this event in BOOTS or running shoes However if there is a chance of heavy rain or the course is exceedingly wet SNI may dictate all teams wear boots from the first team through the last This decision would be made at the Commander s Call the morning of the competition The team will maintain a 1 5 mile turn around point where all team member
12. compete without camping or by camping As stated the facility has unlimited camping for those with their own tents but pre existing tents ARE limited The costs for camping will again be just 5 per person per night This is a great deal as the pre sent camping facilities are first rate This cost is for ANYONE WITH YOUR GROUP staying overnight parents instructors or other team followers This cost MUST be paid in advance therefore it is vital all those who will be camping know EXACTLY how many people will be spending the night in their facility and pay the appropriate amount of money Those entire teams attending with their own tents and staying in the primitive camping area s WILL ONLY PAY FOR CADETS AND INSTRUCTORS Any parents staying with the team in their own tents in these areas will sleep overnight at no charge Parents bringing RVs or pull behind campers are welcome BUT they can only be set up in our primitive areas that do not maintain electric and water hookups this is not a campground and there are no hook ups TEAMS MAY NOT HAVE COOKING TENTING ETC SET UP IN THE PARKING AREAS Designated areas will be available for this practice nearby While this may seem silly to mention the tents set up throughout the facility are not climate controlled Therefore all schools planning to camp should watch the local weather forecasts for Molina Thomaston Georgia AND prepare to bring with you all items you may need to keep
13. d their cadets ARE ENCOURAGED to recon any all competition sites the day prior to their event Schools are allowed and encouraged to 1 recon the site map to find the location of every event as well as 2 walk the course s with an instructor to ensure all competing cadets are prepared for the layout and any obstacles they may face NOTE No running the course or rope bridge construction will be allowed on the actual course areas this is a visual walk through only As stated cadets may not practice on the courses by any means Cadets are reminded that the 8 amp 10 wall obstacle 1s NOT a part of the Raider Challenge Championships and therefore they are not to be utilized in any manner on site by cadets competing in this competition No participant may leave any assigned racing area or take a short cut outside the marked racing area Any cadet team doing so and found to have gained an advantage by these actions will cause the team to receive a subjective penalty If the shortcut was determined to be completely accidental the penalty will be the estimated amount of seconds saved by going off course plus an additional 10 If the short cut was determined to be intentional done the team will likely be disqualified 4 e 7 COSTS PAPERWORK REQUIRED TO ATTEND d In the event of severe storms or lightning competition will be immediately suspended at that point Events that are underway will continue to completion u
14. e crossing the finish line HOLDING HANDS to reinforces to the cadets this requirement to be together Teams failing to finish with all team members within this 10 meter zone will receive a 1 minute penalty While we have adequate judge supervision for safety considerations it is NOW REQUIRED that all team members compete within eyeshot of each other during all aspects of the 3 mile run This is team run so there is NO ADVANTAGE to running ahead stay with your team No cadet may be carried or otherwise FULLY SUPPORTED by a team member Helping is fine Carrying an injured cadet is not permitted d Please see the event score sheets for penalties and other limitations in play for this event
15. ent cadets may NOT compete in BOTH Teams are encouraged to come watch the excellence the following day Please go to the website for the U S Army JROTC Raider National Championships As stated above the Raider weekend will maintain not only this event but the Army Raider Championships which is currently the largest Raider competition in the world filled with the most talented Army units in the nation on the two days following this event Some Army teams will be permitted to enter this all service Challenge Championship event however ALL CADETS COMPETING IN THE ARMY RAIDER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to compete in these all service Chalenge Championships NOTE schools with strong JV teams NOT COMPETING during the Army Championships that follow ARE ENCOURAGED TO compete in these all service Championships without issue 1 All Raider Nationals events during the entire weekend are governed under the guidelines of the U S Army manuals referenced herein These manuals can all be downloaded and reviewed from the official Raider Nationals website at http raider thenationals net Sports Network International of Ormond Beach Florida will provide all support for competition related items Cedar Shoals HS in Athens Georgia will serve as the host event unit and will provide logistical support Various experts have volunteered their time and expertise to grade the competitions with cadets from Army units competing the following day
16. ernate site will be used The alternative site will likely use PINE TREES at a reduced distance ALL TEAMS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR THIS SCENARIO ONLY AS A PRECAUTION All other relevant rules for the Rope Bridge will remain in effect should the event be moved from the intended creek site 2 Specific Details a Swiss seats and waist seats will be tied prior to reporting to the rope bridge site The first and last team members can wear sling ropes properly tied around the waist minimum two wraps around the waist secured with square knot and tied off with an overhand knot on each side of the square knot No loops bights tape and or pre tied knots will be allowed on the rope For safety reasons ALL TEAMS will have their Swiss seats checked and the rope will be back coiled back laid to begin the event before time even starts ropes are coiled next to the near side anchor point Teams will NOT use a bag container of any type for this Rope Bridge competition The judge can will assist or will simply review the team back coiling or back laying the rope on the ground Upon arrival at the Start Point the team will check in and ready the rope as identified above On the command GO the clock will start and all cadets will run forward roughly 20 yards from the starting line to the near side anchor point and immediately build a 1 rope bridge Team will then cross the river as outlined within these regs and the military manual Time will run until
17. hould you so desire Basic snacks will be made available for purchase throughout the day of the competition as well as competition T shirts for spectators limited availability Additional vendors as well as event sponsor displays will be on hand to give the event a very lively appeal Two way radio communication is provided at each competition area as well as between SNI SNI senior judging officials as well as specific event judges on many of the longer courses to ensure safe and effective medical requests and rule discussion Additionally these radios allow questions to be asked and answered on the spot should a team have an on site situation arise that requires immediate feedback Cellular service at the facility maintains a strong signal for those on both T Mobile and Verizon AT amp T service is spotty but doable especially for text messages Sprint service is the weakest and had few areas where communication was available You may not ride in the back of an open pick up anywhere on the facility This is a big deal to the camp Ensure your shuttling of cadets does not include this method of transport Also please do not bring any dogs or other pets as they are not allowed Service dogs of course are an exception For complete Lawhorn Scouting Base Camp Rules download and review from the website or here http www thenationals net raider camprules pdf Schools may attend the Raider Nationals as commuter schools driving in to
18. k International Cadre at every level are responsible for conducting a continuous rigorous safety program with cadets This begins with discussions regarding hydration reporting of all injuries campfire safety and the like All unit instructors are required to read the detailed SNI Raider Risk Overview posted to the website On site ambulance support is NOT maintained on site but it is quickly summoned if needed by phone This support is designed for urgent medical need only Teams are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to bring basic first aid materials with them on the bus and to keep these handy at all times during the Raider Weekend including bringing these materials to every site where your cadets are gathered Additionally for back up SNI maintains a well stocked medical bag filled with bump bruise amp cut items located at the Event HQ Weather will determine special daily risk assessments and changes to events for safety reasons These will be fully briefed the morning of the competition during the Commander s Call 6 RAIDER PREPARATION EVENT INTERRUPTION a ALL of the events are physically demanding and stressful weather conditions heat cold damp etc can make this tougher However any team that has trained hard for several months and fully prepare themselves for the events listed herein will do just fine Please remember to hydrate BEFORE the day of the competition solid hydration starts 48 hours prior Instructors an
19. ll be used a Male Division and a Female amp Mixed Division will use the other These two are directly next to each other in the same general location Both will use a fixed telephone pole on either side of a creek that 1s approximately 85 across to the poles This creek may be dry or may be waist deep depending upon conditions As the event nears we will post this information for teams to best plan 10 members of the team must start and complete the bridge construction and crossing The uniform is ACU BDU pants or all service equivalent t shirt amp boots Jacket may be worn if weather dictates ALUMINUM snap links ARE NOT AUTHORIZED in transport tightening systems on the Rope Bridge These links ARE ALLOWED for the swiss seat harness used for individual cadets STEEL snap links are the only ones that are authorized in the tightening systems There is no limit on the number of snap links used in the transport knot Teams will use ONLY the rope as outlined and as many carabineers 1 e snap links they require to accomplish the task at hand NO TEAM will use a bag sticks or any other item s not listed above at any time All teams will provide ALL of their own rope bridge equipment Teams may use any kind of rope they choose BUT the rope MUST BE 150 minimum NOTE YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN 150 ROPES or make arrangements to borrow a rope from another team If the main rope bridge site cannot be used for any reason an alt
20. mpetition areas Most every camping site has a fire pit available showers and toilet facilities with water conditions and weather permitting except those areas marked primative The Lawhorn facility proudly features a newly constructed indoor Dining Hall Camp HQ children play area off limits to cadets plenty of free parking no gate admission charge and other fine amenities All of these amenities make not only for a fantastic competition site but a great site for those wishing to bring the family to watch The facility provides both affordable pre paid meals AND affordable concessions during the day of the event Specific menus and prices are provided to teams in the month prior to the competition Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs to comfortably view the events Numerous bathrooms with running water are available to fill canteens water bottles across the camp We STRONGLY URGE all units have personal water for every cadet available constantly Also port a potties have been placed near the competition sites as have potable water stations Those wishing to see photos of the course can go here http www thenationals net raider photos htm 9 CAMPING DETAILED INFORMATION a Pre paid meals for the schools will be made available if purchased in advance as well as standard concessions throughout the weekend We encourage all competitors and spectators to check out the concessions area for your food needs s
21. nd gear must go THROUGH the 23 diameter tire The cadets then face two 30 x 23 in diameter drainage tube obstacles that all gear and cadets must go through NOTE Teams may only use ONE tunnel tube obstacle even if no other team is present There are also two 42 vaults on the course that all cadets and gear must go over Ts Soe d Strategy teamwork and planning in advance are all ya ft pe necessary to complete this military obstacle course Top THe wet 2 Aiea o finishers maintain solid finishes in this event as much with a their BRAINS as they do with their BRAUN e The course is very well marked and the final paths take the team to the finish line directly adjacent to the starting position Plenty of room is available for spectators to be here for the start and the finish Judges are positioned throughout the course to ensure all teams complete the obstacles listed and stay on the course The team will be carrying 5 rucksacks 35 pounds each The course will be tough with new obstacles shown on the website and pictured here E Y E rs En Lee ih PIR fil sakes A f The time stops when the last team member crosses the finish line with all equipment g Team members may provide assistance to each other on any all obstacles in any manner chosen by the teams The team does NOT have to remain together so think of how you can accomplish these tasks in the best way possible using the persona strengths of your team mem
22. nless directed otherwise by event officials Judges Coaches and ALL Raider teams will move to the nearest safe area and wait for instructions through loud speaker At that time a weather decision will be made based on the best information available If the competition must be halted the following rules will apply 1 Overall championship trophies will be presented and declared ONLY 1f all events have been held and all teams provided the ability to compete If the event is cut short for any reason event trophies will be provided among those teams competing ONLY i1 Due to the nature of the event all funds paid are non refundable if for any reason the event is halted due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances Schools gain information regarding the Raider Nationals from the Raider Nationals official website http raider thenationals net Here you will be directed to the appropriate weekend competition and then you can learn everything about the event you plan to enter then register your school to attend and compete After registration you will be emailed acceptance and then download all your competition paperwork from the website The website is easily organized but internet access including working email is required to be able to attend the event To attend all schools submit required paperwork and pay a School Registration Fee of 100 per school to enter the Raider Nationals This entry fee will allow a school to enter UP TO one
23. ourse and likely WILL be placed on probation from attending the event in the future It is the responsibility of every Raider instructor to stress to their cadet leaders the purpose and inflexibility of this reg Each school is required to submit in advance all money paperwork as required to be able to compete There is no exception to this requirement Schools should plan ahead for unit inspections snow days or other items that can hamper the ability to meet payment and paperwork deadlines Only a rare unforeseen exception would allow a school to bring a non essential item on arrival with pre approval so please plan your paperwork finances accordingly 2 a Once you have read this SOP and agree to all of its terms and conditions you must sign and return all of the required forms downloaded on line No school or individual may compete in any facet of the Raider Nationals event without the proper submission of these forms If you have a question regarding any facet of the Raider Nationals especially regarding the money and or paperwork required please call and ask or email BEFORE registering to attend the event Competition spaces are limited and we want to ensure all schools fully understand what they will need to do to attend BEFORE they go to the effort of registering to attend In most cases the answer is maintained in print on the website If you do not find the answer or you need a clarification please feel free to call e mail Sports Ne
24. providing event support as well We are sure you will have the finest overall Raider experience for your cadets available anywhere While the weather for any Fall events in Georgia will likely be gorgeous nothing but lightning or other dangerous conditions will delay or cancel a team event Teams must prepare for every type weather condition to be fully prepared at the Raider Nationals OVERNIGHT CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED amp ENCOURAGED AT THE LAWHORN SCOUTING CAMP While camping is highly encouraged hotels are just 15 20 minutes away from the venue but fill quickly Schools may attend this event as a commuter school driving in to compete without camping or by camping at the venue All Raider Challenge Championship teams will require local transportation while on site due to the distance from the camping sites available and the competition areas As stated the competition facility has unlimited camping for those with their own tents but pre existing tents ARE limited Full details on both the campsite and camping in general can be found later in this document under Section 9 gt CAMPING DETAILED INFORMATION TEAM COMPOSITION amp ENTRY RULES a Competition Team Rules Each team will consist of a maximum of 12 members but only 10 participate in each event with two cadets considered event alternates Every team event will require 10 cadets and these can be comprised of any combination of your 12 person team NOTE Smart te
25. r the overall title b All teams are eligible to win team trophies within each specific event entered Each Division and event will offer 1st through 5 place team trophies unless 10 or less entrants are in place whereby 1 through 3rd place will be awarded The trophies will be spectacular 11 EVENT SCORING amp TIMING a An official timekeeper will keep the official performance time at every event All event timing will begin when the starter says GO The time will not end until the last competing cadet AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT finalizes the task required The overall team finish for the crowning of Overall Championship and Overall Runner up titles within every division at the event is awarded based on a value earned Q through placements within each team event A team s placement P in all team events will produce an overall placement point total eF The lowest point value earned will be considered the highest finisher Example as follows a team earns 1 place finish in PTT 7 place in Rope Bridge a 6 place Gauntlet and a 3 place 3 Mile Team Run The aggregate value for this team would be computed as 1 7 6 3 17 Therefore 17 would be the aggregate score regarding overall placements There are NO ties at the Raider Nationals The tie breaker for the overall trophies will be 1 Team winning more events 2 most team trophies earned 3 Lowest time on the PTT event The tie breaker for individual te
26. retch ropes Kermantle may be used NOTE YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN ROPE or make arrangements to borrow a rope from another team 3 Raider Gauntlet Annex 14 D Raider Gauntlet 10 TEAM MEMBERS Team maneuvers carrying rucksacks largely through roughly 1 mile of woodsy terrain while overcoming numerous technical obstacles that require great teamwork amp strategy to complete 4 5 Kilometer Team Run Annex 14 E 5K Team Run 10 TEAM MEMBERS for this event Team runs together without gear of any kind Team runs to halfway point entire team gets a turn around marker and then the team retraces their path and ends at the starting point Team must all be within the 10 yard box at the completion to finish without penalty NOTE Other meets may use many other events within their Raider competitions This is the beauty of Raider that it can be tailored to meet the wants of attending schools Schools are cautioned that the USACC has limitations on what JUNIOR ROTC Raider is supposed to be all about it is NOT a mini Ranger event Those hosting Raider should ensure their events meet USACC Guidelines b Along with the four team events listed above the event will maintain lunch time seminars where teams looking to learn from the best teams can take a few minutes watch learn and ask questions These 20 minute seminars will be held at each of the four venues and are a must see for teams serious about becoming the best c All schools MUST check the S
27. s MUST BE AMASSED AND COUNTED before they will be given a marker that identifies the entire team as having reached the half way point ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST mass at the turn around point TOGETHER before they can be given this marker At that point the entire team may complete the event The time will stop when the last team member crosses the finish line with one member holding the marker Failure to maintain the marker at the finish line MAY result in your team being disqualified from the event Runners must wear appropriate athletic attire this is left to the discretion of the unit however no bare midriffs are allowed and both shoes and shirts are required to be worn at all times Weather can and will largely dictate this choice Athletic attire should be matching and personalized to ensure your team is easily identifiable by the judges even from a distance This may be done through personalized shirts shorts etc Teams MAY if they wish bring water bottles or similar this is optional 2 Specific Details a THIS IS A TEAM RUN THIS MEANS THE TEAM STARTS TOGETHER REACHES THE HALF WAY POINT TOGETHER AND MUST FINISH THE RACE TOGETHER Each team MUST cross the finish line with ALL TEAM MEMBERS INSIDE THE 10 YARD BOX when the first cadet crosses the finish line The zone will be clearly marked and will maintain both ground marker and orange cones to denote this area To ensure your team executes this correctly many teams practic
28. s must make supportive contact with the vault either with their hands or any other body part as they go over Failure to follow this rule will result in a penalty This is a safety issue train your cadets 10 14 COMPETITION EVENT DETAILS SPECIFICS a Physical Team Test PTT 1 General Scenario a The PTT is the team event designed to test the strength balance stamina strategy and endurance of a team of young cadets over a distance of under 72 mile total using a variety of physical obstacles To complete this event well cadets must use teamwork nnn and technique The team score is the time it takes to complete the tasks put all items used back in their approximate starting positions and finishes the course with all team members b 10 members of the team must compete in the PTT Time to complete the course will be kept and recorded for each team Judges will be stationed along the route to ensure compliance with all rules 2 Specific Details a The uniform for this event ACU BDU pants t shirt amp boots Jacket may be worn if weather dictates team decides No Athletic attire allowed b Each team will compete on the course by themselves to eliminate any interference Well prepared schools should be able to complete the course in less than 5 6 minutes A team may be removed from the course at the 8 minute mark for failure to progress c Where course items need to be carried they can be carried in any
29. ssed to those teams No re start will occur All events will start with a judge stating GET SET GO or similar With this sound time will start Should any protest dispute or appeal of a judge s scoring ruling or any other similar circumstance arise SNI will decide the question issue No further appeal is available Protests will be submitted either verbally or in writing to SNI at the Raider HQ within 30 minutes of the protested event action occurring and only by a Cadre member from that school team Although discipline problems are not expected at a meet of this caliber Sports Network International Inc as the Competition Director reserves the right to remove any individual group or entire unit from any event or the facility at any time for destructive profane and or immoral conduct or any other actions unbecoming JROTC representatives or conduct detrimental to the overall Raider Nationals These decisions are NOT subject to appeal All Raider teams are expected to compete with honor befitting military JROTC cadets Teams are expected to proactively come forward to admit guilt on any known rules violations they may incur Teams are expected to tell the head official any cadet shortages or other known rule issues BEFORE competing in their assigned event Failure to do this WILL JEPARDIZE the ability of that team and that instructor to compete at the Raider Nationals in the future NO CADETS MAY HURDLE ANY VAULT All cadet
30. team in each competition division so long as no cadets cross over to compete in multiple divisions Additionally every cadet eligible to compete attends through the Team Package The cost of the Team Package will be just 15 per cadet For this money each cadet will receive a specially designed event medallion on a chest ribbon custom event t shirt ordered to size a beautiful 8 x 10 Raider team photo and the ability to compete at the event THIS REGISTRATION FEE AND PER CADET FEE ARE REQUIRED COSTS no exceptions and are the only other required costs to attend Each Raider Team will provide the Covenant Not to Sue required of each cadet Each School Coach should make a duplicate copy of these forms and provide the copy to the Meet Director and keep the original copy of these forms for his her records Each Raider Team provides a Statement of Eligibility that lists all of the members of the Raider Team and certifies that each Raider is enrolled in JROTC for the current school year and meets the respective state Athletic Association rules for eligibility for participation in extracurricular high school sports This form is found on line on your myschool website Each cadet will receive a color coded bracelet to identify which team they are eligible to compete with Any school found using illegal cadets competing within BOTH a single gender team AND mixed team may have their entire school removed from the Raider Nationals event without rec
31. tests within this manual Any related questions from parents cadets or instructors regarding any portion of this competition should be directed to the Judging Director of the Raider Nationals at the Event HQ building on site Please keep in mind any questions comments and criticisms that are best entertained at the event are those needing a timely response The event is action packed and the ability to sit around and shoot the breeze about the future is rare These discussions can often be best left to post event phone calls emails or after action reports which are greatly welcomed to make the event better for the future 13 COMPETITION EVENT DETAILS GENERAL a The following items pertain to every event held at the Raider Nationals All schools should review these items to ensure their team is in full compliance l 10 11 Spectators or others should refrain from coaching the team and or running with the team while they compete This can interfere with a race official and cause the team to be penalized especially finish line judges Violation of this rule may cause the team to be disqualified penalized Teams MAY pre position cadets on the course to encourage and or watch their teammates so long as they are not obstructing any other teams performing Team members can assist each other in any manner but MAY NOT interfere with another team Any such interference may result in a subjective time deduction from the offending
32. them during ANY event they feel it may be needed 1 e 3 mile run Gauntlet etc Teams may make water available to their teams during any event as well 5 SAFETY WHILE AT RAIDER a SNI takes safety of Raider competitors and i 3 4 spectators seriously Having people in positions of authority that have been doing these events for decades of practical Raider competition with high school JROTC cadets is hugely beneficial NOTE remember the manual was never written as a competition manual AND it was never written for teams of high school cadets To that end SNI has a asked SFC Edward Fincher USA ret the co founder of the original raider meet the Wades Nationals have grown to become to serve as the official Raider Nationals Judging Supervisor Other individuals with lengthy histories are brought in as well As the Event Director for the Raider Nationals Sports Network International SNI maintains sole judgment pertaining to competition items All decisions made by SNI regarding rules procedures or other matters are final All competitors instructors and supporters are subject to comply with all of the rules amp procedures of this SOP and of the Raider Nationals Any items not specifically covered by your service manual s or by this document are enforced at the sole determination of the SNI Judging Director If you have any questions regarding this event please direct your question either via phone or email to Sports Networ
33. twork International at the numbers listed herein PLEASE ENSURE you become VERY FAMILIAR with the dates and deadlines when money and or paperwork submission is required Failure to submit these items when required can have your school dropped from the event and or removed from the camping list Please plan ahead 8 FACILITY DETAILED INFORMATION Gerald I Lawhorn Scouting Base is a private Boy Scout facility GERALD and is rented by Sports Network Int exclusively for the Raider J Nationals Their hard work and support has made hosting this a Bay fs O F event on their facility possible We ask that you respect all rag SCOUTING BASE property equipment amp rules while attending A complete list of SSE camp rules will be furnished to all schools upon entry This facility has been reviewed by numerous experts and found to be a superior facility for hosting the Raider Nationals Weekend This is a main reason why the U S Army Cadet Command has selected the Army Raider Championships to be held here and why these all service championships are held here as well The huge 2 400 acre scouting base maintains two sites adjacent to each other Camp Thunder is the base area for the competition Flint River is down the main road and maintains fixed campsites where many of the Raider National Challenge Championships teams will camp if so requested Again all attendees in this competition will require ground transport to get to the adjacent co
34. u will have transportation with you on site the entire time Camping facilities for those schools WITHOUT their own camping tents amp gear will be limited as outlined above Therefore for those schools looking to camp with the fixed tents we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to register early k Cars vans may be driven directly to the campsite to unload cadets gear and other needed items Vehicles should stay on the driving paths to ensure no damage occurs to septic fields which are located nearby and are nearly impossible to spot All vehicles must then leave and park in the nearest labeled parking area during their stay l Historical weather patterns should allow the use of the fire pits on site in each camping area This call will likely be made the week prior by the camp officials and the local fire department Full safety procedures regarding proper care and use of the fire pits lanterns and other items are best found on the sni website Schools should ensure ALL TRAVELING MEMBERS ATTENDING are FULLY BRIEFED and will CARRY THROUGH WITH ALL PROCEDURES CONTAINED HEREIN Full safety procedures can be downloaded reviewed here 10 COMPETITION EVENTS amp AWARDS a The following events are counted towards a team s Overall Championship point totals 1 Physical Team Test PTT 2 Rope Bridge 3 Raider Gauntlet and 4 3 Mile Team Run TEAMS MUST ENTER AND OBTAIN A SCORE IN ALL FOUR EVENTS IN THEIR ENTERED DIVISION to be eligible fo
35. vember 0645 0830 Final school check in at Raider Lawhorn Scout Base Scoring HQ NOTE No school may compete WITHOUT going through event registration 6 November 0700 0745 Cadre Coaches Meeting at Lawhorn Scout Base Dining Hall 6 November 0815 Rotation of all Team Events will begin 6 November roughly 1330 Awards ceremony will begin shortly after Ultimate Raider event ends NOTE The actual start times and rotation of events will be determined after all schools have registered Teams will have ample ability to move between events with prior planning This FINAL event schedule will be distributed via the official website one week prior to the competition 4 COMPETITION EVENTS amp GENERAL INFORMATION a The Army Raider Nationals are comprised of FIVE total events These events are designed to test your cadets physically as well as test their ability to work as a team Teams must enter and obtain a score in all five events in their entered division to be eligible for the overall title The event overviews are as follows note details on each are found later in this document 1 Physical Team Test PTT Annex 14 A PTT 10 TEAM MEMBERS The PTT will consist of numerous items that require individual and team agility strength balance and stamina 2 Rope Bridge Annex 14 B Rope Bridge 10 TEAM MEMBERS Standard one rope bridge according to this SOP and FM 3 97 61 Military Mountaineering Rope length must be at least 150 low st
36. waist rope with a snap link or bowline and or figure 8 over the shoulder Loop is over both the head amp shoulder and must be under the opposite arm A rope bridge that fails will not be counted or scored and will disqualify that team from that segment of the event Judges will notify the team immediately to end their effort and avoid injury Judges may stop ANY TEAM at ANY TIME if they have failed to build the rope bridge as outlined herein and such faulty construction constitutes a safety hazard All team members that cross the rope bridge must be hooked onto the rope and pull themselves across the obstacle using their hands feet or a combination of both The Snap Link steel or aluminum allowed for snapping cadets in for transport when properly snapped on the rope is considered a safe transport system for the cadet Therefore the requirement of one hand foot in contact with the rope at all times is negated Cadets may not TOUCH THE ROPE PRIOR TO THE FAR SIDE KNOT BEING COMPLETED Teams may not have the snap link open or otherwise simulate snapping in PRIOR to the NEAR side knot completed Ensure your team complies with these regs Any dead zone or out of bounds area near the far side anchor tree will be clearly covered within the Commander s Call briefing and also by the on site judge prior to your competition These areas will be dictated by water depth and other factors not determined in advance There is no requirement for
37. yout for the Raider Nationals is posted on the official website for download review along with all other required paperwork and spectator information The early event registration will begin in the later afternoon on Thursday 5 November at the Raider Nationals HQ Room The event registration will again occur in the morning of the competition on 6 November at the same facility The competition will begin with a brief Cadre Coaches Meeting and then the rotation of events will begin throughout the venue The competition utilizes a shotgun start therefore all events will start across the facility at roughly the same time All events and the closing awards ceremony will end on Friday early afternoon for this one day competition ENTRY INTO THE RAIDER NATIONALS WEEKEND BEGINS ANNUALLY ON 1 JUNE All JROTC units wishing to obtain a competition slot should register to attend as soon as they know they are planning to compete Registration is done on line from the event website When the competition slots are filled the event is full We cannot save any slots for any school for any reason so please do not ask The All Service Raider Challenge Championships will maintain JROTC units from each of the four branches who are in good standing and school eligibility Those Army units who feel they are among the best units should register and compete within the U S Army JROTC Raider National Championships held during the two days following this all service ev
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