The central point of information on all Scouting activities within the Western Cape Region. Please use the page below to find out more about the courses on offer, as well as the various competitions that your group can enter.
Want to learn new skills or become an Adult Leader? Do you feel you need some extra training? Check out the following courses offered to new and current Scouting members. All courses can be applied through Scouts Digital. If you cannot log on, then speak to one of your Adult Leaders to update your profile with your email address.
Courses
All courses are booked through Scouts.Digital so you must ensure that you have the ability to login. If you do not, please contact your Group leadership.
– Adult Leader Training
– Scout Training
– Scouts.Digital
Please note that any refunds will be in line with the Western Cape Refund Policy.
Scout Competitions
The competitions below are available to the Western Cape Region as a whole. To see prior competitions please have a look at Competition Results.
To enter the competitions below you will need to have the following:
– An active email address that is monitored
– The number of teams that your group will be entering
Please note that any refunds will be in line with the Western Cape Refund Policy.
The table below is for the 2026 calendar year.
| Competition | Dates | Entries Close | Entry Form |
| Regatta 1 | 01/02 | 29/01 | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Rayner Trophy | 28/02 – 01/03 | 20/02 | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Kon-Tiki | 17-19/04 | 22/03 | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Upton Shield | 10/05 | 26/04 | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Regatta 2 | 24/05 | TBA | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Regatta 3 | 26/07 | TBA | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Orienteering | 23/08 | 09/08 | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Gordon Shield | 12-13/09 | 30/08 | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Seamanship | 02-04/10 | TBA | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Quinn Trophy | 08/11 | 25/10 | CLICK TO ENTER |
| Regatta 4 | 29/11 | TBA | CLICK TO ENTER |
Regional Calendar
The regional calendar has dates relating to: Western Cape General, Meerkats, Cubs, Scouts, Rovers, Adults, and Holidays
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