This page is intended for the use of any Head of Contingent or NSO regarding the Moot. For more information on forming a contingent see here.
Head of Contingent Meetings
It is standard to host two official Head of Contingent (HoC) meetings before the event. The first meeting took place in July 2019. We intend to hold the next HoC in autumn 2021.
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Further information regarding the next HoC meeting will be posted here on the website and in a bulletin when details are confirmed.
The 2019 meeting provided the foundations and baseline information of the overall event. The 2021 meeting will cover the finer details, which will be of great value to HoCs in planning their Contingent’s Moot experience. Both meetings provide the opportunity for HOCs to meet the team and ask specific questions that may not be covered in general communications or bulletins, as well as being important opportunities for us to understand the needs and requirements of various Contingents, and taking feedback and suggestions from HOCs to help shape the finer details and contribute to the overall event.
We will provide all the information we can to support each Contingent with their planning. By attending the HOC meeting, your NSO will have all the information that is available so that a successful Moot experience can be planned and promoted.
Head Of Contingent Meetings
Autumn 2021
In response to feedback from the HOCs at the 2019 HOC Meeting, this meeting has been moved from July 2020 to autumn 2021. More information to come.
5/6/7/July 2019 Dublin, Ireland
Meeting 1 – Feedback
In July 2019 we held our first Heads of Contingent meeting at Larch Hill, one of Scouting Ireland’s five National Centres. Twenty-five international representatives joined the Moot Planning Team for a weekend of information, consultation and question sessions.
During the weekend we had a varied programme which included a visit to the Base Camp location at Malahide Castle, Dublin and the opportunity to explore the surrounding location and trail opportunities. HOCs also had the opportunity to visit Dublin city, where the Moot will start, and get an understanding of the various transport hubs and networks available for further travel. During the Moot all participants will participate in programme activities within the city and we will explore some of these opportunities with HOC’s so they in turn can promote the Moot in their NSO’s.
There was a plenary session where a full outline of the Moot event was presented. HOCs had an opportunity to meet their Contingent Support contacts and the planning team. We also had some social time to enjoy the culture and history of Ireland. HoCs who attended, gained an understanding of costs, travel and visa requirements, booking arrangements for the Moot, deadlines, and any other information they required to plan their participation at the 16th World Scout Moot.
Pre- and Post-Moot programme options
Pre- and post-Moot options are important to many Contingents and the Planning Team will work with contingents to identify options for their contingents. Larch Hill, the location of the first HoC meeting, is our National Scout Centre and will be a key location for pre- and post- Moot programme opportunities, along with many other locations that are part of our National Campsite network. If Contingents wish to do a more elaborate pre- or post- Moot programme, HoC weekends are ideal for discussing the options available and visiting possible sites.
For information on Forming a Contingent see our Contingent Support Page.
Dublin City
Castle Malahide
