| Evening Section | Descriptions | Point Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony 5 Points | – Prompt assembly behind the patrol flag. – PL checks attendance. – Quiet listening and respectful flag break | 5 = prompt and ready; 3-4 = one reminder; 1-2 = several reminders; 0 = disruption prevents opening. |
| Closing Ceremony 5 Points | – Prompt assembly. – Listening to notices. – Respectful participation and dismissal. | 5 = prompt and ready; 3-4 = one reminder; 1-2 = several reminders; 0 = disruption prevents closing. |
| Uniform 5 Points | – Scout shirt or agreed uniform. – Group necker and woggle. – Badges generally correctly placed. – Suitable lower clothing and footwear. | Inspections should be brief, predictable and sensitive to explained circumstances. |
| Preparedness 5 Points | – Coat, – Torch, – Notebook, – Suitable footwear, – Spare clothing or requested equipment. | 5 = Everyone remembers; 4 = most; 2-3 = around half; Explained circumstances are treated fairly. |
| Participation 5 Points | – Everyone attempts the activity. – Alternative roles are accepted where needed. – Experienced Scouts allow others to practise. | Finishing last should not automatically produce a low score. |
| Effort and Perseverance 5 Points | – Continue after failure. – Try another approach. – Support a struggling member. – Act on feedback and improve. | A patrol can earn full perseverance points even if it loses the challenge. |
| Teamwork 5 Points | – Share jobs. – Listen to ideas. – Take turns. – Help less experienced members. – Resolve disagreements calmly. | One Scout doing everything should result in fewer teamwork points. |
| PL/APL Leadership 5 Points | – Communicate clearly. – Share responsibilities. – Delegate. – Remain calm and inclusive. – Ask adults for help appropriately. | New leaders should receive credit for effort and improvement. |
| Conduct and Respect 10 Points | – Listen and follow safety instructions. – Use respectful language. – Care for equipment. – Accept results. – Respond well to reminders. | 9-10 = consistently positive; 7-8 = minor issues; 4-6 = several reminders; 1-3 = repeated impact; 0 = serious shared behaviour. |
| Activity or Skills Result 10 Points | – Up to five additional points for teamwork, creativity, improvement, accuracy or skill development. | 10 = First; 8 = Second; 6 = Third; 4 = Fourth/completion; 2 = Genuine attempt Performance should not dominate the entire weekly score. |
| Service and Initiative 5 Points | – Set out or clear equipment. – Help another patrol appropriately. – Collect litter. – Welcome a visitor. – Report damaged equipment. – Show exceptional kindness. | Bonus points should recognise genuine initiative, not become automatic. |
