Trophies awarded for year long achievement





Zulu Shield

The most prestigious trophy in Rovers, awarded to the Rover Crew who submits the most complete Log Book, which should show that the Crew has maintained a balanced programme based on the aims of the Rover section.

Current Holder: Victoria Rover Crew




BP Lodge Service Shield

Previously awarded to Auckland crews by the local BP Lodge, this shield is now awarded nationally to the crew who shows the most outstanding service to Scouting and the community throughout the year leading up to Moot.

Current Holder: MJS Memorial Rover Crew


Helen Thomas Memorial Trophy

Awarded to a Rover, nominated by their Crew, as having shown outstanding commitment to service within Scouting and the community, setting an example to those around them, and who lives by the Scout Law. The nominee may be a Full or Associate member who has not been in Rovers more than two years. Helen died tragically in a rafting accident while attending a National Rover Moot.

Current Holder: Angela Cave - MJS Memorial Rover Crew

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Trophies awarded for contribution to moot




Fergus McLaren Banner

The other “big one.” Initially awarded for camping standards at Moot, but now awarded to the Crew who contributes most to Moot spirit. The life of Fergus McLaren, who was an Otago Rover killed in the Second World War, is documented in the book “Fergus McLaren”. This provides an understanding of what the banner is all about.

Current Holder: MJS Memorial Rover Crew



Nymph Trophy

Awarded to the crew whose female members contribute the most to Moot spirit.

Current Holder: Victoria Rover Crew

Macho Trophy

Awarded to the crew whose male members contribute the most to Moot spirit.

Current Holder:  Roskill Rover Crew




Eastman Shield

Awarded to the "Fastest Rover at the Moot," the individual Rover who has contributed the most to Moot spirit.

Current Holder: James Cave - MJS Memorial Rover Crew


Trophies awarded for competitions at Moot


Top Hat Trophy

Awarded to the crew who wins the male tug-o-war competition at Moot.

Current Holder: Helmer Bros. & co. (Australia)

Bowler Hat Trophy

Awarded to the crew who wins the female tug-o-war competition at Moot.

Current Holder: Victoria Rover Crew

Mixed tug-o-war

Current Holder: Whakaari/Eastman/Waikato



Cross Country

Awarded to the first male and female Rovers home and the first female and male crew teams home.

Current Holders:
Individual male: Andrew Morrison - Roskill Rover Crew
Individual female: Helen Brown - Right Royal Rover Crew
Male team: Roskill Rover Crew
Female team: Victoria Rover Crew





Shooting Trophy

To be judged on competition requiring some form of marksmanship skills. Usually a round robin of party games and childhood favourite games.  

Current Holder: Manukau Rover Crew