Maliyadeva Scout Group
| Maliyadeva SCOUT Group | |
|---|---|
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| Sections | Cub, Scout, Rover |
| Location | Kurunegala |
| District | Kurunegala |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Website | www.SRMCT.info |
Maliyadeva Scout Group is the scout troop of Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
Maliyadeva Scout Group is mainly consist by Cub Packs, Scouts Troops and Rover Crews.
Maliyadeva Old Scouts Association (MOSA) is acting as the supportive body of the Maliyadeva Scout Group.
MOSA is a sub group of Maliyadeva College Old Boys Association.
History
Maliyadeva Scout Group is one of the oldest and leading scout groups in Sri Lanka. It was started in the year 1922 as the 3rd scout group in Kurunegala District. The school buildings and the land were taken over by the Army in 1942 due to ongoing the World War II and all sports and extracurricular activities were interrupted. Maliyadeva Scout Group was then reestablished in 1960 and it was registered in Sri Lanka Scout Association.
Maliyadeva Scout Group has had many victories in her pride history while producing large number of president scouts to the Sri Lankan nation every year. In 1998 our troop achieved the climax of the victory by being the scout troop which produced the 2nd highest number of President Scouts on National Level. Maliyadeva Scout Group has an eternal name on hiking and exploring for last two decades defeating all the other troops in Sri Lanka in most of the hiking competitions. Maliyadeva Scout Group calendar includes two exploring seasons per year which has resulted in turn a full quenching of the thirst for adventure and has also contributed to making many lovers of nature.
Maliyadeva Scout Group consists of 05 sub Troops.
- Cub Pack.
- Junior Scout Troop.
- Senior Scout Troop.
- Rower Crew.
- Maliyadeva Old Scouts Association.
Events
Maliyadeva Scout Group annually organize a exploratory competition named "Sampath Ranawake Memorial Challenge Trophy" (SRMCT) and it is the most famous & largest orienteering HIKE competition in Sri Lanka. It is recognized as a National Level Scouting Event by Sri Lanka Scout Association and Ministry Of Education, Sri Lanka.
In 2014 "Sampath Ranawake Memorial Challenge Trophy" theme song was introduced with the support of two Sri Lankan artists (BNS). As a fund raising campaign for SRMCT, Maliyadeva Scouts annually organize a Drama Programme with the support from well-known professional artist in the country.
Annually Maliyadeva Scouts represent Sri Lanka for International Jamborees and Scout Training Programs.