Ten Tors 2017/2018
2019 NEWS INFORMATION
We will be applying for teams for the 2019 Challenge which takes place on Friday 10th May to Sunday 12th May 2019.
Training will be open to students who are in years 9 to 13 in September 2018.
Training will commence in October 2018 and usually there is one day walk each month – on a weekend and weekend camps in March and April.
Students should look on the Student Bulletin and the Ten Tors Noticeboard for information.
We will update the website with details of walks, but students should also look at the Student Bulletin each day, and the Ten Tors Noticeboard.
Please speak to Mr Dudley or Mrs Clark ( Student Support) if you have any questions.
We will be applying for teams for the 2019 Challenge which takes place on Friday 10th May to Sunday 12th May 2019.
Training will be open to students who are in years 9 to 13 in September 2018.
Training will commence in October 2018 and usually there is one day walk each month – on a weekend and weekend camps in March and April.
Students should look on the Student Bulletin and the Ten Tors Noticeboard for information.
We will update the website with details of walks, but students should also look at the Student Bulletin each day, and the Ten Tors Noticeboard.
Please speak to Mr Dudley or Mrs Clark ( Student Support) if you have any questions.
LATEST NEWS FROM TEN TORS 2018
June 2018
All three Ten Tors teams finished the challenge in May in good times. Many congratulations to those who were in the teams for the challenge, but also to those who undertook the training. Huge thanks to all of our volunteer helpers.
March 2018
Early on Saturday morning of 24th March 22 students and 8 adults set off for our weekend Training Camp.
All 22 students (and adults), completing the walks on both days. On Saturday we completed a circular walk from Princetown (in the rain) and camped overnight. Not only was it an early start on Sunday morning, but the clock moving forward an hour robbed us of another hour's sleep, but the students were remarkably bright and cheerful to complete another and longer circular walk from Postbridge - this time in the sunshine.
The 6th formers in the 55 team enjoyed two full days of walking with 'wild camping' overnight but still arrived back on Sunday afternoon in a good time.
Our final training takes place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April, and students should keep watching both the Student Bulletin each day and the Ten Tors Noticeboard for details. Please note that this is the first weekend following our return to school after the Easter break.
Following the April training team selection will take place and the event will take place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th May.
Parents of students will receive details of the event, including information on how parents can be at the Camp on the Sunday to welcome their children back after successfully completing the challenge.
We continue to be very grateful to our amazing group of volunteers who give up their time to ensure that the students at Sidmouth College can have opportunities for the Ten Tors Challenge.
February 2018
We have successfully completed all of our day training walks, at the beginning of February we walked the Exmouth to Sidmouth stretch of the East Devon Way and on Sunday 25th covered almost 20 miles on Dartmoor in sub zero temperatures - but no rain!
Our next training takes place on Saturday and Sunday 24th and 25th March - we will travel to Princetown and walk on both days, with an overnight camp in Princetown.
Students needs to be aware of notices on the noticeboard and in the daily student bulletin as there will be meetings for route planning as well as important information about the weekend.
The March weekend comes just before the Easter Break and the next and final weekend of training is on the weekend of 21st and 22nd April.
January 2018
We completed our fourth training walk on Saturday 13th January 2018 with 24 students from years 9, 10 and 12 and 6 adults, walking on a cold, misty and sometimes wet Dartmoor.
Students need to see the Student Bulletin and Ten Tors Noticeboard for information of these walks, plus meetings in school prior to the walks.
Many thanks to our volunteers on Saturday, Nick, Andy, Dom and John.
DISCOUNT REMINDERS: Remember discount letters for Cotswold from Mrs Clark (Student Support) and other discounts can be found on the Ten Tors Website - link below:
http://www.tentors.org.uk/services/partners
Dates (subject to change if necessary due to staffing or weather)
TEN TORS TRAINING PROGRAMME 2018
June 2018
All three Ten Tors teams finished the challenge in May in good times. Many congratulations to those who were in the teams for the challenge, but also to those who undertook the training. Huge thanks to all of our volunteer helpers.
March 2018
Early on Saturday morning of 24th March 22 students and 8 adults set off for our weekend Training Camp.
All 22 students (and adults), completing the walks on both days. On Saturday we completed a circular walk from Princetown (in the rain) and camped overnight. Not only was it an early start on Sunday morning, but the clock moving forward an hour robbed us of another hour's sleep, but the students were remarkably bright and cheerful to complete another and longer circular walk from Postbridge - this time in the sunshine.
The 6th formers in the 55 team enjoyed two full days of walking with 'wild camping' overnight but still arrived back on Sunday afternoon in a good time.
Our final training takes place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April, and students should keep watching both the Student Bulletin each day and the Ten Tors Noticeboard for details. Please note that this is the first weekend following our return to school after the Easter break.
Following the April training team selection will take place and the event will take place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th May.
Parents of students will receive details of the event, including information on how parents can be at the Camp on the Sunday to welcome their children back after successfully completing the challenge.
We continue to be very grateful to our amazing group of volunteers who give up their time to ensure that the students at Sidmouth College can have opportunities for the Ten Tors Challenge.
February 2018
We have successfully completed all of our day training walks, at the beginning of February we walked the Exmouth to Sidmouth stretch of the East Devon Way and on Sunday 25th covered almost 20 miles on Dartmoor in sub zero temperatures - but no rain!
Our next training takes place on Saturday and Sunday 24th and 25th March - we will travel to Princetown and walk on both days, with an overnight camp in Princetown.
Students needs to be aware of notices on the noticeboard and in the daily student bulletin as there will be meetings for route planning as well as important information about the weekend.
The March weekend comes just before the Easter Break and the next and final weekend of training is on the weekend of 21st and 22nd April.
January 2018
We completed our fourth training walk on Saturday 13th January 2018 with 24 students from years 9, 10 and 12 and 6 adults, walking on a cold, misty and sometimes wet Dartmoor.
Students need to see the Student Bulletin and Ten Tors Noticeboard for information of these walks, plus meetings in school prior to the walks.
Many thanks to our volunteers on Saturday, Nick, Andy, Dom and John.
DISCOUNT REMINDERS: Remember discount letters for Cotswold from Mrs Clark (Student Support) and other discounts can be found on the Ten Tors Website - link below:
http://www.tentors.org.uk/services/partners
Dates (subject to change if necessary due to staffing or weather)
TEN TORS TRAINING PROGRAMME 2018
What is the Ten Tors Challenge?
The annual Ten Tors Challenge was first conceived in the late 50s by three army officers and takes place on the rugged terrain of Dartmoor. It is organised and run by the British Army and provides a test of endurance, navigation, teamwork, leadership and survival skills for 2400 young people between the ages of 14 and 19 years.
Over the course of two days (34 hours), teams of six are required to negotiate and navigate their way around one of 26 designated routes across Dartmoor, with checkpoints at 10 nominated Tors. The course of the route is not made public until 10am on the day before they set off.
Depending on their age, teams cover distances of either 35 miles (14-15 years old), 45 miles (16-17 years old), or 55 miles (17-19years old) with the added challenge of having to carry with them all of their kit - including food, clothing, tents, sleeping bags, stoves, fuel, navigation equipment, maps, emergency rations and a first aid kit – weighing in at approximately 25kg!
There is also the added dimension of the weather to contend with. Despite being held in May every year, the weather can be variable. Some years have seen unprecedented torrential rain, sleet and even snow, whereas other years (such as 2011 when 13 teams dropped out) have seen participants struggle with heat exhaustion. Safety of all participants, however, is paramount. All teams have their equipment thoroughly checked the day before the event in a process known as ‘scrutineering’. In addition, the organisers have been known to call the event off as a result of adverse weather conditions.
Nevertheless, it goes without saying, Ten Tors is not an event that students can just pitch up and take part in on the day. Completing the challenge takes determination, teamwork, fitness and months of training; only those students who meet the mark are selected as team members.
Who can take part?
Any student in Year 9 or above can get involved and should speak to Inclusion Manager Mrs Carole Clark in the first instance. Even those who are not selected to take part in the final challenge will benefit from taking part in the Ten Tors training programme. Students learn new skills, improve fitness levels and have lots of fun along the way. In addition, the College can help with the provision of some of the required equipment. Students must be prepared to attend the training walks, attend the weekly meetings, attend training sessions, be physically fit and be a good team member.
You can find out more information about the Ten Tors challenge on the official Ten Tors Website.
Any parents/friends of the College who would like to join us on the walks should please contact Mrs C Clark at the College, ext 260.
The annual Ten Tors Challenge was first conceived in the late 50s by three army officers and takes place on the rugged terrain of Dartmoor. It is organised and run by the British Army and provides a test of endurance, navigation, teamwork, leadership and survival skills for 2400 young people between the ages of 14 and 19 years.
Over the course of two days (34 hours), teams of six are required to negotiate and navigate their way around one of 26 designated routes across Dartmoor, with checkpoints at 10 nominated Tors. The course of the route is not made public until 10am on the day before they set off.
Depending on their age, teams cover distances of either 35 miles (14-15 years old), 45 miles (16-17 years old), or 55 miles (17-19years old) with the added challenge of having to carry with them all of their kit - including food, clothing, tents, sleeping bags, stoves, fuel, navigation equipment, maps, emergency rations and a first aid kit – weighing in at approximately 25kg!
There is also the added dimension of the weather to contend with. Despite being held in May every year, the weather can be variable. Some years have seen unprecedented torrential rain, sleet and even snow, whereas other years (such as 2011 when 13 teams dropped out) have seen participants struggle with heat exhaustion. Safety of all participants, however, is paramount. All teams have their equipment thoroughly checked the day before the event in a process known as ‘scrutineering’. In addition, the organisers have been known to call the event off as a result of adverse weather conditions.
Nevertheless, it goes without saying, Ten Tors is not an event that students can just pitch up and take part in on the day. Completing the challenge takes determination, teamwork, fitness and months of training; only those students who meet the mark are selected as team members.
Who can take part?
Any student in Year 9 or above can get involved and should speak to Inclusion Manager Mrs Carole Clark in the first instance. Even those who are not selected to take part in the final challenge will benefit from taking part in the Ten Tors training programme. Students learn new skills, improve fitness levels and have lots of fun along the way. In addition, the College can help with the provision of some of the required equipment. Students must be prepared to attend the training walks, attend the weekly meetings, attend training sessions, be physically fit and be a good team member.
You can find out more information about the Ten Tors challenge on the official Ten Tors Website.
Any parents/friends of the College who would like to join us on the walks should please contact Mrs C Clark at the College, ext 260.