The KIM SHIELD has been in existence for close on twenty-five years. Over that time, many Patrols have taken up the challenge to become the best Standing Patrol in the Gauteng Region and walk away with the coveted trophy.

The event will be held from Friday 8th September 2023 – Sunday 10th September 2023, at a venue located in the Bronkhorstspruit area. This challenge constitutes an incident hike, where you and your patrol will be required to complete as many bases as possible.

This weekend should be considered as a Patrol hike. You will be expected to cater your own food. A day-pack is suggested with a packed lunch and enough water (2 litres per person). Each patrol must supply their own compass and first aid kit for the hike. Each patrol member should have their own survival kit too.

Directions to the venue will be issued in due course once you and your patrol have accepted the challenge. The cost for KIM SHIELD will be R90-00 per Scout, which includes venue fees, event badge and costs that cover running the bases. Please remember that this does not include catering for the weekend.

PL, Click Here to enter your patrol into the Kim Shield 2023 Challenge

The closing date for entries is Sunday, 3rd September 2023.

Payment Process

1) Each member of the patrol should pay their Kim Shield camp fees into their Troop Bank Account
2) Once the PL has registered your patrol for Kim Shield, the PL will get a confirmation message.
3) The Chief Judge will contact each Troop Scouter directly to arrange payment for all patrols. Ideally one payment per Troop.

Challenge 2023

PL’s & Scouters: In the past, Troops have block booked (say four) Patrols into the competition, but on the day will only have two patrols participating. This is unfair on those Patrols that really do want to participate but must be turned away. Please can you enter or book for patrols that you know will attend. We must cap the total number of patrols to 60. To avoid this, Patrols are only booked once paid for in full. If you need to cancel a Patrol, please let us know ASAP so that patrols on the waiting list can be informed.

As stated above, this event is a Patrol challenge where it is expected that each Patrol should be self-sufficient for the weekend.

For a Patrol to take part in the Challenge, a Patrol must have at least 5 members. Standing Patrols are recommended, any Power Patrols will be heavily penalised. Ideally a Patrol should consist of between 5 -8 Scouts, if you cannot make the minimum 5, please discuss this with other Patrols in your District to join.

It is hoped that you and your Patrol accept the Challenge, and possibly at the end of the Challenge, hold the KIM SHIELD trophy aloft!

If you require more information regarding the event, you may contact the following:
kimshield@scouts.co.za
Ryan de Jager – 083 337 3082
Rolf Ludwig – 083 648 2050

Yours in Scouting
Ryan de Jager
Kim Shield Chairman