STATE COUNTY
1807
Hickman County Schools Board Agenda Item Request
Date:
17-May-21
Name of School:
Hickman County High School
Item Requested:
Trip Request (Raider Nationals)
Explanation:
HCHS JROTC request permission to participate in the Raider
National Championship on 05NOV2021. Travel days will be 04 and 06 NOV 2021. The cost for
each Cadet will be $45 per person. Travel will be by 7-passenger vans rented through the
Army's Enterprise account. Cadets will stay in hotels.
Attachments (if necessary and appropriate):
Competition Memorandum of Instruction
Trip Request
Signature of Person requesting to be on the agenda:
Signature of Building Principal
Ken D.Eaf
EQUNTY SENDUS
1807
Hickman County Schools Trip Request
Name of School:
HCHS
Name of Club/Group:
JROTC
Trip Requested:
Raider Nationals
Purpose:
Competitive Event
Date and Time frame:
November 4 - 6 2021
Number of Students:
16
Number of Chaperones:
2 (Crystal Breece, Sandra McNeil)
Cost Associated:
$45
Attachments (any information or permission slips that are sent home with students)
Has the cafeteria been notified?
N
Number of Lunches needed?
How will students travel?
7-Passenger Vans
Is a transportation request attached if system transportation is needed?
No
Signature of person requesting the trip:
1SG
RILEY
Signature of Principal:
Ken D. Eas
Signature of instructional Supervisor
*Per Hickman County Board of Education policy 4.302, any requested trip that has an out-of-
state destination and/or is planned for overnight must have prior approval by the Board of
Education.
http://raider.thenationals.net email: raider@thenationals.net
2020 ALL-SERVICE
All-Service
RAIDER CHALLENGE
Raider Challenge
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Championships
STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES
22 JUNE 2020 - REVISION #1
Molena, Georgia
http://raider.thenationals.net
Event Manager: Sports Network International
Competition Site: Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base
388 Muddy Creek Lane Ormond Beach, Florida 32174
1166 Dripping Rock Rd. Molena, GA 30258
Toll-free) 800/327-9311 / E-mail) raider@thenationals.net
For all site questions, please contact SNI
http://raider.thenationals.net
http://www.flintrivercouncil.org/sitecore/content/Council095/Camp.aspx
NOTE: YELLOW areas are changes for 2020.
BLUE
are Covid19 virus related changes for the safety of cadets & spectators.
1) GENERAL OVERVIEW
a. Congratulations and thank you for preparing for the All-Service Raider Challenge Championships!
This SOP will provide you with all rules & procedures needed to compete safely & effectively within
the arduous events of Raider! The "Raider Challenge" is designed to provide all-service Raider talent
with a fantastic opportunity to compete against many of the best all-service JROTC teams in the nation
in a first-class environment. The entire Raider Nationals Weekend will be the largest gathering of Raider
teams anywhere. Come for the competition and prepare to learn and grow throughout the weekend!
b. General entry into the Raider Nationals weekend BEGINS ANNUALLY ON 1 JUNE! All
JROTC units wishing to obtain a competition slot should register to attend as soon as they know they
are planning to compete! Registration is done on-line from the event website. When the competition
slots are filled, the event is full. We cannot save any slots for any school for any reason so please do
not ask! Your school registration IS NOT SOLIDIFIED until the FEE and PPWK are completed,
submitted and received by SNI - not simply registering!
c. The Raider Challenge Championships are to be held throughout the day on Friday, 6 November
2020 at the Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base, Molena, Georgia. The general directions & park
layout for the Raider Nationals is posted on the official website for download/review, along with all
other required paperwork and spectator information.
d. The Raider Nationals weekend will maintain not only this event, but the Army Raider Championships
(currently the largest Raider competition in the world). It is filled with the most talented Army
units in the nation on the two days following this event. Sports Network International of
Ormond Beach, Florida will provide all support for competition related items. Various experts and
local schools have volunteered their time and expertise to prepare and grade the competitions. We are
sure you will have the finest overall Raider experience for your cadets available anywhere!
e. Early event registration will begin in the later afternoon the day prior on Thursday, 5 November at the
Raider Nationals HQ Building. Same day registration will again occur in the morning of the
competition at the same facility. The event Commander's Call is held across the street.
f. Smaller, less competitive Army teams will be entering this all-service Challenge Championship.
Top finishing Army schools here are REQUIRED to move up to the Army Championships. ALL
CADETS COMPETING IN THE ARMY RAIDER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE
INELIGIBLE to compete in these all-service Challenge Championships. "JV" teams or B
squads NOT COMPETING in the Army Championships are encouraged to enter this event
without issue). Those Army units who are competitive among the best units MUST register and
compete within the U.S. Army JROTC Raider National Championships held during the two days
following this all-service event. Teams are encouraged to come watch the excellence the following day.
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g. OVERNIGHT CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED & ENCOURAGED AT THE LAWHORN
SCOUTING CAMP. While camping is highly encouraged, hotels are just 15-20 minutes away from the
venue but fill quickly. Schools may attend this event as a "commuter school" (driving in to compete
without camping), or by camping at the venue. Full details on both the campsite and camping in general
can be found later in this document under Section 9, "CAMPING DETAILED INFORMATION".
2. TEAM COMPOSITION & ENTRY RULES
a. We are again offering a FEMALE DIVISION! The rules & requirements regarding pack weights,
course configuration etc. will be identical to that of the MIXED Division except where noted.
b. Competition Team Rules: ALL TEAMS teams will be allowed to maintain up to 14 members
but only 10 cadets participate in each event. Female teams have 8 minimum and 10 maximum
participate in each event (8-10, your call). Within this total team, YOU form the best team for
EACH event at YOUR discretion. Mixed teams think about both male & female alternates!
c. MIXED TEAMS must have a minimum of FOUR females in every event. Increased numbers of
females are not generally recommended as you will be competing against teams that are made up
with 6 males and 4 females in each event and this may place your team at a disadvantage. MALE
TEAMS are generally comprised of all male members, however due to injury or personal
preference; the team may contain females in any quantity.
d. Cadets will substitute only within the team they are assigned. Male or Female team members
cannot substitute onto the Mixed Team, etc. Substitutions can be done ONLY prior to the start of
an event within your assigned team and can be done for any reason without any permissions
sought or granted just like most every other athletic team event.
e. Schools may enter ONE complete raider team into EACH of the THREE competition divisions,
providing that no individual cadet competes for more than one team. Therefore, individual cadets
cannot compete on two different teams for any reason, nor any other team throughout the weekend.
Schools seeking a 2ⁿᵈ team in any division may be granted on a case by case basis. In no instance will a
3rd team be granted in any one division from the same school.
3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
a. 05 November: Early School registration at Lawhorn Scout Base Scoring HQ.
b. 06 November: Final school registration at Lawhorn Scout Base Scoring HQ.
(NOTE: No school may compete WITHOUT going through event registration!)
c. 06 November: Cadre/Coaches Meeting at Lawhorn Scout Base Grand Pavillion (across from the HQ).
d. 06 November, Rotation of all Team Events will begin.
e. 06 November, Scores are tabulated and the Awards Ceremony begins after the post-lunch events.
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, THE TENTATIVE WEEKEND SCHEDULE IS FOUND ON-LINE AT THE OFFICIAL EVENT
WEBSITE. THE FINAL EVENT SCHEDULE IS POSTED ONE WEEK PRIOR WITH MINOR TIME ADJUSTMENTS.
NOTE: The actual start times and rotation of events will be determined after all schools have registered.
Teams will have ample ability to move between events with prior planning. This FINAL event
schedule will be distributed via the official website NLT one week prior to the competition.
f. Schools will be permitted into the Camp HQ building, THREE PEOPLE per school maximum.
One instructor & two cadets or two instructors and a single cadet. Masks are required for each
person entering the HQ room. A sign-in sheet will be posted outside and registering schools will be
permitted to enter, register and leave then the next school will be called. All SNI personnel will
have masks while indoors. Hand sanitizer will also be omnipresent both just outside and inside the
HQ building.
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4. COMPETITION EVENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION
a. All Raider Nationals events are governed under this SOP and the guidelines of the U.S. Army
manuals referenced herein. These manuals are reviewed from the official Raider website at:
http://raider.thenationals.net.
b. While the weather for any Fall events in Georgia will likely be gorgeous, nothing but lightning or
other dangerous conditions will delay or cancel a team event. Teams must prepare for every type
weather condition to be fully prepared at the Raider Nationals.
c. The competition begins with a brief Cadre/Coaches Meeting early the day
of the event and then the rotation of events will begin throughout the
venue. The competition utilizes a "shotgun start"; therefore all events start
across the facility at roughly the same time. All events and the closing
awards ceremony end on Friday later afternoon for this one-day
competition.
d. The All-Service Raider Championships are comprised of FOUR total events. These events are
designed to test your cadets physically as well as test their ability to work as a team. Teams must enter
and obtain a score in all five events in their entered division to be eligible for the overall title. The
event overviews are as follows (note: details on each are found later in this document):
1. Physical Team Test (PTT): (Annex 14-A, PTT): The PTT will consist of numerous items that
require individual and team agility, strength, balance and stamina.
2. Rope Bridge: (Annex 14-B, Rope Bridge): Standard one-rope bridge according to this SOP
and FM 3-97.61 (Military Mountaineering). Rope length must be at least 150; low stretch
ropes (Kermantle) may be used (NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN ROPE or make
arrangements to borrow a rope from another team).
3. Raider Gauntlet: (Annex 14-D, Raider Gauntlet): Team maneuvers carrying weighted items
largely through roughly 1 mile of woodsy terrain while overcoming numerous technical
obstacles that require great teamwork & strategy to complete.
4. 5-Kilometer Team Run: (Annex 14-E, 5K Team Run): Team runs together without gear of
any kind. Team runs to halfway point, entire team gets a turn-around marker, and then the
team retraces their path and ends at the starting point. Team must all be within the 10-yard
box at the completion to finish without penalty.
NOTE: Other meets may use many other events within their Raider competitions. This is the beauty
of Raider that it can be tailored to meet the wants of attending schools. Schools are cautioned that
the USACC has limitations on what JUNIOR ROTC RAIDER is supposed to be all about (it is NOT
a mini Ranger event). Those hosting Raider should ensure their events meet all USACC Guidelines.
e. Any school competing in the All-Service Championships who is NOT competing in the Army
Championships MAY have their cadet accepted to compete within the Ultimate Raider
competition Sunday morning. VERY limited spaces will be available for such inclusion.
However if your cadet is EXCEPTIONAL and you will be around, contact SNI for details!
f. All schools MUST check the SOP Update/Clarifications page on the Raider Nationals website
throughout the Fall. Major and minor changes and general event news will be posted there first.
g. Any cadet who curses or utilizes other unsportsmanlike acts may subject their team to a minimum 1
minute penalty in any event. Acting in this manner is unbecoming a JROTC Raider cadet or coach.
Ensure it does not happen to your team.
h. AGAIN WE STRESS TO ENSURE TEAMS USE PROPER TECHNIQUE in coming down off
any/all walls. Hang and drop remains the standard in use for all team events at the Raider
Nationals. ONLY during the Ultimate Raider competition are individuals authorized to execute
any other form of departure from the wall. This is only because these cadets are designed to be
your most athletic, most skilled and most heavily practiced cadets on your team.
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i. Teams competing with one less cadet than the minimum prescribed will receive a one minute time
penalty. Those with two or more cadets who do not finish will disqualify the team, receiving a last
place finish and/or a zero score depending on the event. Any team DISQUALIFIED in any event will
render that team INELIGIBLE to compete for the overall title in their division.
j. The event SOP often refers to wearing the ACU uniform for many events. This is the Army term.
Non-Army teams should wear the equivalent uniform for their service. It is NOT required to wear
either the pistol belt OR a canteen. However, teams are ENCOURAGED to bring canteens or water
bottles with them during ANY event they feel it may be needed (i.e., 5K run, Gauntlet, etc.). Teams
may make water available to their teams during any event as well.
5. SAFETY WHILE AT RAIDER
a. SNI takes safety of Raider competitors and spectators seriously.
Obviously with the new virus concerns in place, SNI has made
several modifications from past years practices. These are detailed
herein and additional measures may be added as the event nears.
b. Having people in positions of authority that have been doing these events for decades of practical
Raider competition with high school JROTC cadets is hugely beneficial. While the manual was
never written as a competition manual AND it was never written for teams of high school cadets,
we adhere closely where applicable and only deviations outlined herein are permissible. To that end,
SNI has plenty of wise heads on the course to ensure compliance within all rules and regulations.
C. In 2020, every competing cadet will have their temperature taken with a no-touch thermometer
before EVERY EVENT at the event site. Anyone getting a temp reading of 99.9 or higher will have
their temperature taken again as the last team member. Another high temp and that cadet will have
their band removed and they will be ineligible to compete and to be in the general public area or in
any closed spaces at the Raider Nationals. This is not subject to appeal. No "re-temp" will be done
as caution dictates the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one.
d. While this event is held outdoors, SNI will be implementing the following requirements as well:
1) All spectators when closed into non-open air smaller spaces to spectate MUST use good
judgment to maintain solid 6' spacing AND have a mask or scarf properly worn over the
nose and mouth at all times. THIS WILL REQUIRE SCHOOLS WITH LARGER PARENT
FOLLOWING TO POSSIBLY LIMIT THEIR NUMBERS. ALL SCHOOLS WILL BE
REQUIRED TO "POLICE THEIR OWN" ON THIS. Failure to do so will require SNI to
remove these violators from the area and warn the school regarding policing their own
spectators. Repeated violations will cause the spectator to be removed from the facility and
the team to receive a penalty UP TO event disqualification. PLEASE make sure your parents
understand the ramifications of their actions to themselves and the team.
2) Teams and spectators please be mindful of team ready areas. Ensure those waiting to
compete are not bunched together with other schools and other cadets.
3) Large hand sanitizer containers will be made available at each competition area. Teams will
be strongly encouraged to have all team members take one pump to the hands BEFORE and
AFTER their event.
4) Lastly, other procedures specific to each event to ensure virus protection standards EXCEED
anything found in most youth sporting events are listed under the detailed competition
regulations for every event. PLEASE REVIEW and UNDERSTAND these for your team(s)!
e. Cadre are responsible to ensure a continuous, rigorous safety program is in place for your team.
NEVER HAS THIS BEEN MORE IMPORTANT! This begins with discussions on hand washing,
hydration, reporting all injuries, checking for fevers, campfire safety and the like. All units are
required to read the SNI Raider Risk Overview (https://thenationals.net/raider-Risk_Overview.pa
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f. As the Event Director for the Raider Nationals, Sports Network International (SNI) maintains sole
judgment pertaining to competition items. All decisions made by SNI regarding rules, procedures or
other matters are final. All competitors, instructors, and supporters are subject to comply with all of
the rules & procedures of this SOP and of the Raider Nationals. Any items not specifically covered
by your service manual(s) or by this document are enforced at the sole determination of the SNI
Judging Director. If you have any questions regarding this event, please direct your question either
via phone or email to Sports Network International in advance.
g. On-site medical support is available and ambulance support will be either on-site or quickly
summoned if needed. This support is designed for urgent medical need only. Teams are STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED to bring basic first aid materials with them on the bus and to keep these handy at all
times during the Raider Weekend (including bringing these materials to every site where your cadets
are gathered), Additionally for back-up, SNI maintains a well-stocked medical bag filled with "bump,
bruise & cut" items (located at the Event HQ).
h. Weather will determine special daily risk assessments and changes to events for safety reasons.
These will be fully briefed the morning of the competition during the Commander's Call.
6. RAIDER PREPARATION - EVENT INTERRUPTION
a. ALL of the events are physically demanding, and stressful weather conditions (heat, cold, damp,
etc.) can make this tougher! However, any team that has trained hard for several months and fully
prepared themselves for the events listed herein will do just fine. Please remember to hydrate
BEFORE the day of the competition - solid hydration starts 48 hours prior!
b. Instructors and their cadets ARE ENCOURAGED to recon any/all competition sites the day
prior to their event. Schools are allowed and encouraged to: 1) recon the site map to find the location
of every event, as well as 2) walk the course(s) with an instructor to ensure all competing cadets are
prepared for the layout and any obstacles they may face (NOTE: No running the course or rope bridge
construction will be allowed on the actual course areas - this is a visual walk-through only).
c. As the 8' wall IS NOW PART of the Raider Challenge Championships, teams MAY practice the wall
the day prior ONLY UNDER DIRECT INSTRUCTOR SUPERVISION.
d. No participant may leave any assigned racing area or "take a short cut" outside the marked racing
area. Any cadet/team doing so and found to have gained an advantage by these actions will cause the
team to receive a subjective penalty. If the shortcut was determined to be completely accidental, the
penalty will be the estimated amount of seconds saved by going "off-course", plus an additional 10%.
If the short cut was determined to be intentional done, the team will likely be disqualified.
e. In the event of severe storms or lightning, competition will be immediately suspended at that point.
Teams on the course will continue to completion unless directed otherwise by event officials. Judges,
Coaches, and ALL Raider teams will move to the nearest safe area and wait for instructions through
loud speaker. At that time a weather decision will be made based on the best information available. If
the competition must be halted, the following rules will apply:
i.
Overall championship trophies will be presented and declared ONLY if all events have
been held and all teams provided the ability to compete. If the event is cut short for any
reason, event trophies will be provided among those teams competing ONLY.
ii.
Due to the nature of the event, all funds paid are non-refundable if for any reason the
event is halted due to weather. If the event is cancelled in advance due to any virus
spread, facility or insurance issues, or a government body denies travel or otherwise
makes your attendance impossible for any district-wide, statewide or federal reason,
event Registration Fees paid WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED. However, package fees
cannot be refunded as they pay for items likely already produced/purchased.
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7. COSTS/PAPERWORK REQUIRED TO ATTEND:
a. Schools gain information regarding the Raider Nationals from the Raider
Nationals official website: http://raider.thenationals.net. Here you will be
directed to the appropriate weekend competition and then you can learn
everything about the event you plan to enter, then register your school to
attend and compete. After registration, you will be emailed acceptance and
then download all your competition paperwork from the website. The
website is easily organized but internet access including working email is
required to be able to attend the event.
b. To attend, all schools submit required paperwork and pay a School Registration Fee of $150 per school
to enter the Raider Nationals. This entry fee will allow a school to enter UP TO one team in each
competition division (so long as no cadets cross over to compete in multiple divisions). Additionally,
every cadet eligible to compete attends through the Team Package. The cost of the Team Package will
be just $15 per cadet. For this money, each cadet will receive a specially designed event medallion on a
chest ribbon, custom event t-shirt (ordered to size), a beautiful 8" X 10" Raider team photo, and the
ability to compete at the event. THIS REGISTRATION FEE AND PER CADET FEE ARE
REQUIRED COSTS (no exceptions) and are the only other required costs to attend. THIS
REGISTRATION FEE AND PER CADET FEE ARE REQUIRED COSTS (no exceptions) and
are the only other required costs to attend. Also, these fees are COMPLETELY NON-
FUNDABLE should any of your cadets or your entire team fail to attend for any reason.
c. Each Raider Team will provide the Covenant Not to Sue required of each cadet. Each School/Coach
should make a duplicate copy of these forms and provide the copy to the Meet Director with the copy
and keep the original forms for his/her records.
d. Each Raider Team provides a Statement of Eligibility that lists all of the members of the Raider Team
and certifies that each Raider is enrolled in JROTC for the current school year and meets the respective
state Athletic Association rules for eligibility for participation in extracurricular high school sports. This
form is found on-line on your MySchool Website: http://myschool.thenationals.net.
e. Each cadet will receive a color coded bracelet to identify which team they are eligible to compete
with. Any school found using illegal cadets competing within BOTH a single-gender team AND
mixed team may have their entire school removed from the Raider Nationals event without recourse,
and likely WILL be placed on probation from attending the event in the future. It is the responsibility
of every Raider instructor to stress to their cadet leaders the purpose and inflexibility of this reg!
f. Each school is required to submit in advance all money/paperwork as required to be able to compete.
There is no exception to this requirement. Schools should plan ahead for unit inspections, snow days
or other items that can hamper the ability to meet payment and paperwork deadlines. Only a rare,
unforeseen exception would allow a school to bring a non-essential item on arrival with pre-approval,
so please plan your paperwork/finances accordingly.
g. Once you have read this SOP and agree to all of its terms and conditions, you must sign and return
all of the required liability and other forms downloaded on-line and also submit the required
registration/entry fees. No school or individual may compete in any facet of the Raider Nationals
event without the proper submission of these forms and required funds. If you have a question
regarding any facet of the Raider Nationals, especially regarding the money and/or paperwork
required, camping on site, etc. please call and ask or email BEFORE registering to attend the event.
Competition spaces are limited and we want to ensure all schools fully understand what they will
need to do to attend BEFORE they go to the effort of registering to attend. In most cases, the answer
is maintained in print on the website. If you do not find the answer or you need a clarification,
please feel free to call/e-mail Sports Network International at the numbers listed herein.
h. PLEASE ENSURE you become VERY FAMILIAR with the dates and deadlines when money
and/or paperwork submission is required. Failure to submit these items when required can have
your school dropped from the event and/or removed from the camping list. Please plan ahead.
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## Table 1

| Date: | 17-May-21 |
| --- | --- |
| Name of School: | Hickman County High School |
| Item Requested: | Trip Request (Raider Nationals) |
| Explanation: | HCHS JROTC request permission to participate in the Raider |

## Table 2

| Name of School: | HCHS |
| --- | --- |
| Name of Club/Group: | JROTC |
| Trip Requested: | Raider Nationals |
| Purpose: | Competitive Event |
| Date and Time frame: | November 4 - 6 2021 |
| Number of Students: | 16 |
| Number of Chaperones: | 2 (Crystal Breece, Sandra McNeil) |
| Cost Associated: | $45 |