Hertfordshire Scouts London Monopoly Pirate Challenge

It is a life-sized version of the popular game taking place in London. Visit all the places on our Monopoly board, taking pictures around London and answering questions to gain Monopoly money to win the game. Pick your team, choose a costume, find your mascot and get ready for the challenge! Don't forget to share your exploits on Facebook and on Instagram using #hertsscoutsmonopoly.

Who can enter?

The challenge is open to all Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members.

How much will it cost? 

It costs £10 per person for admission, which includes an event scarf, event badge, team packs and refreshments at the end of the challenge. 

In addition each participant will also need to purchase a London Travelcard. The Travelcard allows unrestricted access to London. You can use them on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services within London.

Where do I start and what time?

Registration is between 8.30am-09:30am at City Temple Church and Conference Centre (Holborn Viaduct, Holborn, London EC1A 2DE (near City Thameslink or Farringdon Station)). There is no parking and you'll be expected to get to the start using public transport. Please arrive at the start as a team. 

You have six hours to complete the challenge and return to the City Temple Church and Conference Centre. By 4pm everyone needs to be back and we will provide refreshments, music and the important results! We aim to finish by 5pm. 

 
What else do we need to know?

• There is a maximum of six members per team and a minimum of four. If you are short, let us know and we can help you join with other units.

• You will need at least two smartphones per team, fully-charged with sufficient mobile data remaining to run our team tracking app and to upload photographs 

• Your team mascot must be in every photo.

• Pirate themed outfits are encouraged.

• Teams must stay together during the whole event. 

• Younger teams may want to take a leader with them, but this is not a rule.

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th October 2019. 

Event Staff

If you would like to be involved in Monopoly Run as a member of the Event Staff please register your interest via email to monopolyregistrar@hertfordshirescouts.org.uk. Please indication if you are happy to help as a course marshal and/or available for start/finish. 

Any Questions? You can find out more by emailing: monopolyregistrar@hertfordshirescouts.org.uk

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFOREHAND

To book, please click on the date in the calendar, then when the drop down box appears 'Young Person' and 'Team' to add these items to your basket.

At the checkout, please make sure there is a 'Young Person' added to your basket for EACH team member and then also add the 'Team' item to your basket (all will become clear!)

Once you proceed to the 'Guest Details' page, you will need to provide your Team Name and District in the very top line (your Team Name in the 'First Name' field and your District in the 'Surname' field - see the example here: https://imgur.com/VJ5uDI6). Then please add Team individuals from the second line downwards.

The contact details provided at Step 3 (the Billing Address etc.) will be used as the Team's contact information. Please note that the name provided at Step 3 will be considered as the Leader connected the Team.

You will receive a copy of the Health Form with your confirmation e-mail. This needs to be completed for each team member, scanned and returned by e-mail to monopolyregistrar@hertfordshirescouts.org.uk. Please help the team by providing all scanned Health Forms in one e-mail with the Team Name in the subject line.

If you are entering more than one Team, please repeat the process for each Team.