Aardwolfe,

I use a similar scenario from time to time <grin>. However, I hadn't considered using competition in training... doh! Thanks for the seed idea.

As for the adults - the ones I know well are just that - concerned that they will goof it up in front of the kids.

I think I'll step thru competition with our troop - patrols first, then buddy teams, then individuals. The weather should be beastly by the time I get to individual competion (March).

Thanks

Tom