Not just another overnight sleepover.

The word 'moot' is an Old English word meaning assembly or gathering and Rover Scouts use the word to describe their national and international gatherings. Much like Scouts have a Jamboree and Venturers have Venture. Robert Baden-Powell (the founder of scouting)  first applied the word to a gathering of Rover Scouts in a letter to Percy Bantock Nevill, who co-ordinated the first Moot in London, 1926.
Held over Easter weekend, NZ Moots are an annual event and are organised by a different Region each time.

Moots are based on the three foundations of Rovers. Service, Self development and Social. Also known as the three S's. There is always plenty to do at Moot with many activities planned throughout the weekend. 

including:

• a day tour where you can get off site and try something new
• the Shooting Trophy, a round robin of fun activities which could include many of your childhood favourites
• a service project. Getting out there and helping out the local community
• a short cross country and tug of war

Moots are also a reward for a year long contribution to Rovering, Scouting in general and the community. It is a great opportunity for those who have excelled themselves to be recognised at a national level in front of their peers.

Each night of Moot features a party with a different theme where everyone comes up with the most inventive outfits. They offer a great chance to unwind and socialise after a hard days Mooting.

Who is Eligible?

Any full, associate or squire in a NZ Rover Crew as well as young leaders aged younger than 26 in both Scouting and Guiding.

International participants must be a young leader (younger than 26) or a Rover in their home association. Australian Rovers can contact their contingent leader at australia@heromoot.com.