The Dragnet Challenge is to make your way through a narrow corridor of land in the Cumbrian Lake district covering a distance of around 35 miles. Teams of four have to navigate from Friday night until Sunday morning back to the defined base camp from the secret drop off point. On the way you must avoid capture from teams of experienced catchers who can take one of of three life cards which will reduce your chance of winning the competition. The winning teams must have the maximum number of lives and run into the base camp closest to 11am on the Sunday.

Dragnet is held at a top secret destination within the Cumbrian Lake District.

Teams of FOUR who are bone fide members of the Scout or Guide movement who are OVER 14 and UNDER 25 years of age on 2nd July 2009.

The next Dragnet Challenge is 3rd - 5th July 2009

Explorer Scout leaders of Cumbria.

Only £56 per team of four. This includes coach transport to unknown drop point on Friday night, prizes, HQ accommodation, Sunday lunch and pick up minibuses for retiring teams.

1) Teams are responsible for their own transport to and from Base Camp, for their equipment and for their own food (except Sunday lunch). Hike tents may be left at base camp in case they are needed on Saturday night.

2) Incomplete teams may take part by forming composite teams. Contact us for advice.

3) A list of essential equipment and other details will be sent to teams nearer the date and will also appear on this website.

4) There will be prizes for the winning team of 14-18 year olds (Explorer scouts) and of 19-25 year olds (Scout Network), together with certificates and metal badges for all teams that finish.

5) There is a limit to the number of teams that enter and applications are dealt strictly in the order they are received. Teams of mixed age groups compete for the 19-25 prizes.