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Dear Team Managers,

 

There was a fire on Sunday 23rd March on Steeperton Tor.  It started at 1218 and was not fully extinguished until 1634.  There is no suggestion that this is linked to a Ten Tors team.  However, Devon Fire and Rescue would like you all to take extra care as the ground is tinder dry, there is high risk of fire so there should be no open flames this coming weekend.

 

Several TMs have asked me to check that their training has been recorded, I have sent a list to you all via email.

When you log into the TM Dashboard – training dates are displayed.  If you add them after 0800 on the Wednesday prior to a weekend it will be on the dashboard but will not have been shared to our enablers and you will be marked with an infringement if you meet with an ECM. 

A remind that there should be no training on Dartmoor over the Easter weekend 18-21 April.

25 Mar 25 - Infringements

This is a final warning to upload training for a weekend by 0800 on the Wednesday morning before a training weekend.  Any additions after this will not be received by the ECM team, Dartmoor National Park, SW Police Force, Dartmoor Search and Rescue and all the other organisations that need to know who is training on the moor.  It is not just part of the Green Card rules but needed for the safety of participants by the organisations that support Ten Tors.

Establishments who fail to upload training by 0800 on a Wednesday risk forfeiting teams.

Please see the list of common infringements (in order from highest to lowest):

1. Not registered for training

2. Poor or lacking knowledge of 3Ps and missing trowel

3. ID panels missing or hidden under rucksack covers – they must be visible in all conditions

4. RBNA/OOB areas not marked on maps

5. Lacking Green Card knowledge

6. Knowledge about closing gates

7. Poor attitude to ECMs (participants and TM)

There are 103 teams out this weekend (2010 walkers).  At this stage in training there should be 100% compliance to the rules.

11/03/2025 - DVLA

Mini bus drivers - please be aware that the DVLA will be doing licencing spot checks on May 7th & 8th as you arrive to Okehampton camp.

05/03/2025

Standon Farm and its tracks are OOB for training. Army units are using it for training.

Only use the permitted path that skirts the farm area to aviod the track and troop movements.

There is a LIVE firing event this weekend at Willsworthy Range - ensure participants know where this is and do not walk into the range.

28/02/2025

Please note that training must be uploaded onto the TM Dashboard no later than 0800 on the Wednesday before a training weekend.

A remind of the Green card rules:

  • Rare Bird Nesting Areas (RBNAs) must not be entered during the period 1 Mar – 31 Jul except in emergency. We encourage you to not go into RBNAs before 31/03 so that participants are familiar with all out of bounds areas.

  • From 1 Feb 25 onwards:  Walking groups are limited within the North Moor (the area North of the Tavistock – Two Bridges – Moretonhampstead road and west of the 68 easting) to no more than 4 days training for a maximum of 12 + 2 adults per allocated team eg. establishments with 3 teams participating are not permitted more than 42 walkers.

26/02/2025

I believe that some of you have not been receiving my emails so here is a summary of points that I have sent over the past few months: 

  • ALL walking groups to know about the 3Ps and carry a trowel to dig a pit.
  • Rare bird nesting areas must be on all maps including those used for training to familiarise participants with out of bounds areas.  Attached is the small addition to the RBNA.
  • ID MUST be on display and must be visible over waterproof rucksack covers.
  • Please remind participants that they should be polite to anyone that stops and speaks to them but only take advice / speak to a person with an ECM card.  We have had a report about an adult stopping groups and asking very odd questions.
  • Disrespectful attitude from staff or participants will not be tolerated. 
  • Make sure participants know what is on the green card.
  • We have asked participants to send photos to you from Ten Tors 24 and training so far this year.  If you could please make sure parents are happy for them to be used in our event guide and on social media.  If you could send suitable images to this mailbox.

Finally – please could you ask your participants if they are in a cadet force but taking participating as a school or other youth organisation not as a cadet.  I have attached a QR code for you to complete if you do have participants in this situation.  We are gathering data on how many cadets take part each. Please complete the form with the information required 

https://forms.office.com/e/fKuPJKpPZN

Tony Clerk Award

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Date change

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