Scouting Ireland

Uniform proposals

12th March 2018

Scouting Ireland uniform proposals 12th March 2018

Introduction

At our National Council in 2016 the following motion was

passed:

Motion GP-21

“That this National Council instructs the National Management

Committee to implement the promised uniform review and to

present a report on its findings to next year’s National Council.”

In January 2017 the National Management Committee set up a

Uniform Review Committee headed by the Communications

Commissioner. The terms of reference were agreed and the

committee set about their work having launched the review at

National Council 2017.

Over the following months the team - through numerous

meetings, roadshows, questionnaires, national events and

conferences - interacted with over 8,000 members, parents and

interested parties. We challenged viewpoints, answered

questions, proposed solutions, and most importantly, listened.

Scouting Ireland has a proud tradition of wearing uniform. The

vast majority of respondents want us to have a uniform that

shows that we are scouts and that they would be proud to

wear.

From all our interaction the big issues with the current uniform

related primarily to fit and comfort.

Having listened to and compiled the results of all our

interactions the team are proposing changes that we believe

achieve the main objectives of being fit for purpose:

Improved fit

Value for money

Low maintenance

Practical (for activities and for ceremonies)

Non-wrinkle & colour fast fabrics

Increase wearing of uniform

Appealing external image of Scouting

Most importantly we want to portray Scouting as an active youth

movement. We asked ourselves what a measure of success in

this project might be. If more of our members wear the uniform,

and wear it more often with pride, then that is surely the

measure.

Adventures Begin Here!

Kieran Cody

Communications Commissioner

On behalf of the Uniform Review Committee

Fit for purpose

1. Improved fit and cut

2. Quality of fabrics – low maintenance

3. Suitable for activities and ceremonies

4. Reflect an active youth movement

5. A better uniform that will be worn more often

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Our current uniform

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Approved by National Council in October 2004

New Uniform Proposals

The following pages describe the proposed new uniform for all sections and for Scouters.

We referenced scout uniforms from other National Scout Organisations and also a wide range of garment and fabric

samples. A set of bronze samples were made up in December & January, working with three different garment

manufacturers, which have informed this presentation.

A set of silver samples are currently being prepared and will be displayed at National Council. These will simulate

final details and fabrics in so far as possible but will not perfectly match production.

May to October 2017 – Surveys, research & consultations and a detailed review of apparel & scout uniform

September to December 2017 – Develop proposals, compile feedback, draw up specifications for Bronze samples.

January to February 2018 – Review full suite of Bronze samples and update all specifications for Silver samples.

March to April 2018 – Present proposals to the membership.

Proposed uniform

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Navy base colour, WOSM badge and Scouting Ireland embroidery/badge across the board.

New Zip Top for Beaver Scouts & Cub Scouts with distinguishing coloured panels.

Redesigned shirt for Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts & Scouters – an alternative colour for Scouts was rejected by the

respective Youth Forums. Better fit, fabric and simplified detailing.

New section and Sea Scouting badges to be worn opposite the Scouting Ireland badge.

Zip Top alternative for Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts & Scouters.

Choice in relation to lower garment – ref. page 14

The following pages describe the new proposals in more detail.

Beaver Scout & Cub Scout Top

1. Durable polyester fabric

2. Half zip with stand up collar

3. Distinctive side panels

4. Reflective tape seams at back

5. Shaped hem and square cuffs

Photos show first sample of top

All details to be refined

Zip Tops

New Zip Tops for Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts – coloured panels to identify section

Shaped hem, side panels and reflective tape seams at back.

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Zip Tops

Distinctive panels to identify sections

WOSM badge sewn on

Embroidered Scouting Ireland emblem

Proven durable fabrics

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Shirt fabric

1. Cotton/Polyester mix

2. Square weave texture for feel and durability

3. Mid weight for comfort

Photo shows first sample of shirt

All details to be refined

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Shirts

FEMALE

Internal pockets

Shaped waist and hem

WOSM badge sewn on

Scouting Ireland emblem badge sewn on

Proven durable fabrics – Cotton/Poly mix

Can be worn tucked in or out

UNISEX

External pockets

Shaped hem – drop at back

WOSM badge sewn on

Scouting Ireland emblem badge sewn on

Proven durable fabrics – Cotton/Poly mix

Can be worn tucked in or out

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Shirts

Same colour for Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts and Scouters

Distinguishing badge above left pocket for each section – ref. next page

Simplified cut and details taking cues from current trail shirt design

Suitable for active wear and for ceremonies

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Section badges

A badge for each section can be sewn above the left pocket

Adult awards would be worn in this location by Scouters

Sea Scouting badges as follows: ‘SEA SCOUT’ and ‘GASÓGA MARA’

Designs shown subject to amendment

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Zip Tops

FEMALE

Shaped waist and hem

WOSM badge sewn on

Embroidered Scouting Ireland emblem & name

Proven durable fabrics – polyester

Dark Navy side panels

UNISEX

Shaped hem – drop at back

WOSM badge sewn on

Embroidered Scouting Ireland emblem & name

Proven durable fabrics – polyester

Dark Navy side panels

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Zip Tops

Same colour for Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts and Scouters

Distinguishing badge may be worn on upper left chest for each section and by Sea Scout Groups

Unisex/Male and Female cuts

Suitable for active wear and ceremonies

Sized to be worn over the shirt or with a base layer

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Trousers

A clear majority of the participants in all surveys

and consultations chose to allow the wearing of an

appropriate navy lower garment by its members as

agreed and defined by the relevant scout group.

An official pattern of dark navy Pull-Up trousers and

Female & Male trousers to be available from The

Scout Shop for individuals and Scout Groups to

wear if that is their preference.

(to be worded in detail in a revised uniform policy

and guideline).

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Scouting Ireland badge

The above variation (name in English only) will be

provided as an alternative if required.

Emblem centred.

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The Scouting Ireland emblem and name in English

and ‘As Gaeilge’ will be featured on all uniform

shirts and tops.

On the Zip Tops it is proposed to embroider the

above graphic - as shown in the illustrations on the

previous pages.

On shirts it will be a woven badge without an

overlock, sewn on in the factory, and in a colour to

match the shirt – similar to the photo on page 9.

Time Line

If the uniform motion is passed by National Council, the National Management Committee will amend the Uniform Policy to reflect

the proposals. The current policy will remain in effect ‘in parallel’ for a period of three years to allow members to change over as

they change sections, to avoid unnecessary cost.

If passed the new zip tops, including the Beaver Scout and Cub Scout tops, will be available from Autumn 2018, with the new shirt

& trousers available early in 2019.

There will be a further review of the proposals in September 2020 to assess members’ views on the new garments.

If the uniform motion is rejected the current Uniform Policy remains in place.

Thank You

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