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Overall, the teams
covered 10km in total
with the EMIT elec-
tronic orienteering
tagging system used
to time the teams
between stands,
and a points system
used at the individual stands. The time stopped only when the full team
crossed the finish line.
It was a tough course with typical Kilbride weather of mist and light
rain that failed to stop proceedings or dampen anyone's spirit. Hot soup,
rolls and warm showers awaited all competitors thanks to CQMS Paddy
Daly and 2 Cav Sqn logistics team.
At the prize-giving ceremony Capt Shinnick said, "A lot of work and
planning goes into running these events. This was our first year doing so
and Comdt McGrath and I want to thank the BTC staff, the umpires, DSs,
and camp staff that helped to make this such a successful event."
The winners were 6 Inf Bn, followed in 2nd place by 27 Inf Bn, and
2 Bde Engrs in 3rd. They went on to take on the other finalists in the
DF Military Skills final with 2 Bde Engrs taking the top spot followed
by the 6 Inf Bn in 2nd place.
CPl MIChAEl MC-
DonAgh, I/C 2 ARty
REgt tEAM.
"It was tough, es-
pecially on the hills,
where we used scout's
pace on the inclines.
Everything went as we had
hoped for."
CPl thoMAS bRA-
nIgAn, I/C 7 InF bn
tEAM.
"Tough going, but it
was worth it. Team-
work was good –
great cohesion. All the
stands were run really well."
CPl PhIlIP SCol-
lARD, I/C 2 CAv SQn
tEAM.
"It was a good chal-
lenging course, with
the lads putting in a
good effort. You need time to train
and plan. We had no snags; all went
as planned – except for the
weather!"
Winners 2 Bde Engrs
Runners-up 6 Inf Bn
