Contests!

Check this page periodically. There will be several contests at the Jamboree, and details will be appearing soon!

Baden Powell Look-Alike Contest

See the flyer for more images and contact information.

Please let us know you're interested. We'd like to get an idea of how many will be competing. We'll send more details as time gets closer, and only contact you for this contest. Click here.

Gateway Contest

Gateways are encouraged.  There will be a competition for the unit gateways. Recognition will be made at the arena show on Saturday night.

Rules:

• Must use National Jamboree guidelines below.
• No options or variances will be given.
• If these guidelines are not followed the gateway will not be judged.

National Jamboree Guidelines:

• All gateways must be designed to support themselves on the ground surface and be secured by means of weights, staked guy lines, or other means not requiring holes in the ground.
• Gateways should be designed to accommodate moderate winds.
• The height of gateways will be limited to a maximum of 10 feet. No electrical components are permitted. The 10' height restriction includes flagpoles which must be of non-conductive material (wood, PVC, etc).
• There will be NO climbing allowed in the erection of unit gateways.
• No tents or other unit components will be allowed within the "fall zone" (the height of the gate- way itself) of the gateways.
• Gateways may only be secured by rope.
• No climbing will be allowed on the gateway as part of the plan.
• No electrical components are permitted.  Any other flag poles are limited to 10' in height, and may not have "in ground" support (i.e. no holes dug).

Gateway Judging Criteria:  100 points Maximum

25 points      100 years of Scouting theme depicted
20 points      Northern California Scouting theme depicted
10 points      Council/Troop identification
20 points      Originality/Creativity of gateway
15 points      Workmanship: safe construction
10 points      Best use of recyclable materials