TT Secretary's Notices

Sun 5 Oct 2025 — Following the Team Managers Brief

Team Managers,

Thank you for taking the time to attend the Team Manager Briefing (TMB) yesterday at Okehampton.

Following the presentation, please find to follow:

• The official Ten Tors 26 map

• A copy of the presentation, which is available for you to share with your staff

• QR code for Tony Clerk award nominations

We understand that some of you did not receive silver medals. If you require any, please email me with the number you need swhq-tentors-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

The TM Green Card and the Participant Green Card will be updated and available on the website later this week.

We’ve noted all the feedback regarding parking passes, and these will be reviewed so we can develop a suitable solution.

Further clarification will be provided in the coming weeks regarding sleeping bag as several of you raised concerns about money already spent on sleeping bags which you loan out to participants.

Finally, a reminder to upload your pre-planned training to the dashboard as soon as possible.

Thank you once again for your continued support and commitment.

Fri 3 Oct 2025 — TRAFFIC UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURE

Please be aware that Okehampton has significant roadworks taking place tomorrow.

• The eastern approach (Exeter Road) into Okehampton from the A30, shortly after Bearton Road, will be closed.
• Access from the east into the town centre will not be possible.

Recommended Route:

All traffic should remain on the A30 and use the Sourton slip road, entering Okehampton from the west. This will avoid delays and diversions caused by the closure.

Tue 30 Sep 2025 — Email Updates TT26

It has come to my attention that some of you have not been receiving emails sent from the Ten Tors email address. While I work on resolving this issue, please refer to the "Information" menu under "Email Updates" for important messages. 

The most recent update was posted on 30/09/2025.

Tue 30 Sep 2025 — Team Manager Briefing Ten Tors 26

Team Managers,
This year’s briefing will take place on Saturday. Please download and print the registration form, and hand it in at the desk on Saturday morning.

Tue 23 Sep 2025 — ROAD CLOSURE AND ACCESS TO OKEHAMPTON

Please be aware that Okehampton has significant roadworks taking place tomorrow.

• The eastern approach (Exeter Road) into Okehampton from the A30, shortly after Bearton Road, will be closed.
• Access from the east into the town centre will not be possible.

Recommended Route:

All traffic should remain on the A30 and use the Sourton slip road, entering Okehampton from the west. This will avoid delays and diversions caused by the closure.

Mon 1 Sep 2025 — Ten Tors 26 Entries Open

Team Manager entries for Ten Tors 26 are now open and will remain so until 1800 on 22nd September. Please ensure that all sections display a green tick. The Selection Committee will meet on 25th September, with results published on 29th September.

Mon 30 Jun 2025 — Ten Tors 2026 - New Establishment Guidance

Ten Tors 2026 Website Transition - Completed

The website will switch over on 1 August 2025. From this date, the TT25 site will be archived and TT26 information will start to be updated and published over the coming months. Previous years’ archives can be accessed via the website and are a useful reference point for new establishments.

Key Dates for Team Managers

Entries

• TT26 entry opens on 1 September 2025 and will remain open for three weeks.

• Late entries will not be accepted or considered.

• The Event is oversubscribed annually, so it’s essential to submit entries within the stated window.

• Entries are submitted via the Ten Tors Team Manager (TM) Dashboard on the website.

• New Establishments may register for a TM account from 1 September (not before) by following the 'New Establishments' link. You’ll be prompted to enter an email address and create a password.

Selection Process

Once the entry window closes, the Selection Board will meet and the selection results will be published in late September 2025 on the website.

Ten Tors Rules

All participants and staff must read the rules specific to their challenge. The rules cover eligibility, staff qualifications, medical requirements, liability, and other key aspects of event participation.

Annex C - Staff Qualifications

Check Annex C - staff qualifications. If qualifications are lacking, ensure staff enroll in necessary courses in time for the event.

Team Managers’ Brief (TMB)

• The TMB is mandatory for all selected establishments and will take place on Saturday 04 October 2025 at Okehampton Camp, EX20 1QP.

• All new Team Managers (TMs) must attend in person.

• Returning TMs must have attended a TMB within the last three years. If so, another registered staff member may attend in their place.

• Establishments entering more than one challenge (TTC, JC, JC+) must have a representative for each challenge.

• Failure to attend will result in your establishment being de-selected from TT26.

• Tentative timings (subject to confirmation):

  • Arrival Reception: 0930 – 0950 hrs

  • Briefing Start: 1000 hrs

  • Briefing End: 1330 hrs

• There will be opportunities for new Establishments to ask questions, speak with other teams, and request an experienced TM mentor.

Entry Fees for TT26

• Ten Tors Challenge (TTC): £210 per team

• Jubilee Challenge (JC): £20 per participant

• Jubilee Challenge Plus (JC+): £25 per participant

Payment

• The payment window opens early January 2026 for four weeks.

• Payment is processed only through the PayPal link available on the TM Dashboard.

• You do not need a PayPal account—just follow the on-screen instructions once live.

• Detailed payment instructions will be published shortly before the payment window opens.

Communication

• The Ten Tors website is the primary source for all information. Please check it regularly.

• Email addresses are only pulled from TM Dashboards after selection please ensure they are up to date.

• For specific inquiries, email SWHQ-TenTors-MAILBOX@mod.gov.uk. 

We look forward to welcoming both new and returning Establishments for another exciting and challenging Ten Tors 2026 event.

Tue 17 Jun 2025 — Ten Tors 2025 statistics

Here are the stats from the TT25 event:

Ten Tors

Jubilee Challenge

Tue 3 Jun 2025 — Team Manager Briefing Ten Tors 26

The Team Managers' Briefing is scheduled to take place at Okehampton Camp on Saturday, 4th October 2025. More details will be communicated in September.

Fri 23 May 2025 — Ten Tors 2026

After careful consideration of your feedback and all relevant factors, we have decided to hold Ten Tors 26 from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2026.

We fully appreciate that this timing may still pose challenges for some participants, particularly those preparing for GCSE or A-level examinations, which begin shortly after the event. However, the lead time required to set up Ten Tors, combined with our reliance on military personnel to support preparations, means we need several weeks after the Easter holidays to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the event. As a result, an earlier date is unfortunately not feasible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.