Loadstone Aptitude THE TOUGHEST SPECIAL FORCES TEST

One series… Three events… The toughest physical challenge you will face

Loadstone Aptitude series is for those of you who are willing to push yourselves to your physical and mental limits and beyond.

Designed to give a snapshot of the Aptitude, or hill, phase of UKSF Selection as part of the Loadstone event you will be required to complete all three events within a series under tougher and more mentally challenging conditions than regular participants.

Carrying additional weight on Point to Point and the Fan Dance of 45lbs (exc food and water), a mock weapon and subjected to some surprises at the events, you will be part of an elite group of participants that demonstrate they have what it takes to step up to the mark and go that bit further than your average racer.

You must gather all your physical endurance and mental aptitude to earn the coveted Loadstone Tier medal.

To qualify for Loadstone Aptitude Tier medal you must

Complete the Loadstone Aptitude series which includes all 3 events below

Carry the specified load bearing weight

Complete each route within the cut-off times given on the day

Aptitude must be completed within a single series and cannot be split across multiple seasons or years.

You will receive a finisher’s medal for each of the individual events you complete but will only receive a Loadstone medal if you complete within the criteria laid out below.

We have set the benchmark high in this series to reflect the very high standards of fitness required to be awarded the coveted Loadstone Tier medal.

In doing so you can be sure that once you have earned it you will be part of a very exclusive club who have dared to push themselves through their comfort zone to achieve this exclusive medal and status.

Loadstone Tier medal

Exclusive Black Loadstone T-shirt (Only available to Loadstoners)

Loadstone Certificate signed by the D.S.

You will have also earned a custom made TSFE medal, event T-shirt (optional) & Certificate signed by the D.S for all of the 3 events you have taken part in.

Opportunity to win prizes for winning times within each category and event.

Loadstone Aptitude combines the following events:

Special Forces Boot Camp

This is a full weekend which incorporates an instructional day with various lessons and PT sessions over the weekend. Course content changes for each SF Base Camp to keep it new and exciting.

Point to Point

28km navigational exercise which is conducted in the Brecon Beacons.

The Fan Dance

24km race taking on the famous UK Special Forces selection route.

Tier 1 – Gold

SF10 – Full weekend 35lbs

Fan Dance 45lbs, target time – 4hrs 15 mins

P2P 45lbs 4kph*

Tier 2 – Silver

SF10 – Full weekend 35lbs

Fan Dance 45lbs, target time – 4hrs 30 mins

P2P 45lbs 3.5kph*

Tier 3 – Bronze

SF10 – Full weekend 35lbs

Fan Dance 45lbs, target time – 4hrs 45 mins

P2P 45lbs 3kph*

*All distances given are ‘as the crow flies’ and may vary due to the route you take. You will without any doubt need to be ‘Hill fit’ for this category as these timings and load bearing weights are based on current UKSF selection criteria.