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| Photo courtesy of the PEI Government web site. |
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Established in 1997, the SARSCENE Games are held every year in conjunction with the SARSCENE Workshop. This year includes both SAR Games (Wednesday) and SAR Dog Games (Saturday).
Date and Location:
• Teams
• How the Games work
• Registration and rules
• How to enter
• SAR Dog games
Teams
The teams are made up of four people of any age and background. Some
are provincial finalists, some are professional teams that have been working
together for a long time, and others are pick-up teams. All enter the
Games in a spirit of friendly competition.
How the Games work
The Games consist of a variety of SAR challenges that demand cooperation,
knowledge and quick thinking by each team of four people. Each team starts
from a different station, of which there are usually five to seven. On
completing one station, the team proceeds to the next. All teams rotate
through all stations. Qualified adjudicators do the scoring, and the winning
teams are determined on the basis of skill and time - mostly skill. Teams
are not told exactly what to expect at each station, but they do know
that basic skills may be tested, such as:
Since safety is the overriding consideration, the activities are not
physically rigorous, and even untrained teams can accomplish the tasks
(although they might not score very high). There is an element of chance,
some stations may be easier than others, and some teams may have chosen
participants with specialized knowledge that happens to match the skills
showcased that year. As a result, the overall feeling is one of challenging
excitement rather than blistering competition.
Registration and rules
Registration is open to anyone, and there is no cost to participate, but
teams must register in groups of four: a back-up fifth member can be registered
as well. If time and space permit, it is possible to form an impromptu
team on the day of the event. The only equipment permitted is a compass
and small field tools such as Swiss Army knives or pocket size multi-tools.
All other equipment and supplies are available at the Games site.
How to enter
If you would like more information about the Games, please
contact Edward Hitchcock at (613) 992-0078 or at
1-800-727-9414.
This year, SARSCENE 2005 included a SAR Dog Competition. Contact Debbie Brewster for more information.
Date and Location
Who can enter
Anyone with a certified SAR dog, or who is working toward certification
(i.e. dog in training). Acceptable certification is essentially whatever
is required by the jurisdiction where you train and operate in SAR.
What to expect
In previous years, dogs and handlers have rotated through a series
of stations (5-6) that test some of the key abilities/skills demanded
of a SAR dog team, including:
Scores are assessed for each station, with the overall winner having the highest cumulative score. Station judges are typically those working in the SAR field, including SAR dog handlers/trainers from both the police and civilian SAR communities
Cost
There is no charge for entering the SAR Dog Games. Teams are, however,
responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and logistics costs.
Additional information
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