Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2025 NIEX expeditions! Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration.
Key Information
- Age Requirements:
- Chief Scout’s Diamond/DofE Silver: Minimum 15 years old by 23 February 2025.
- King’s Scout/DofE Gold: Minimum 16 years old by 23 February 2025.
- All participants must be under 25 years old by 1 September 2025.
- Costs:
- Chief Scout’s Diamond/DofE Silver Expedition: £120
- King’s Scout/DofE Gold Expedition: £475 (Deposit: £120, Balance: £355)
Deposit payment is required during initial sign-up via the events calendar.
- Locations:
- Practice Expeditions & CS Diamond Qualifying: Mourne Mountains
- King’s Scout Gold Qualifying: Lake District, England
- Mandatory Attendance: Participants must attend all training, practice, and qualifying expeditions listed in the events calendar.
- Transport: Provided for the King’s Scout Gold expedition from Ardnavally Scout Centre to the Lake District. For other events, participants are responsible for meeting at the designated locations.
- Food: Participants must provide their own food for all training and expeditions.
- Equipment: A full kit list is included in the NIEX 2025 PDF. Participants without the required equipment will not be permitted to continue.
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the events calendar to book and view all training/expedition dates.
Step 2: Complete the NIEX 2025 JotForm to secure your place. Deposit payment is required at this stage.
Step 3: Check your email for further details.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrew Stacey directly as he is the organiser for the NIEX expeditions.
Email: andrewstacey@scoutsni.org