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It is time for your ABE and PBE Teams to register for 2027 testing events. Please see the information bellow:



Registration: 
Registration is open until the 14th of December 2026 (Final date)

Step one: Fill in the expression of interest form. PBE & ABE Expression of Interest Form – Fill in form

Step two: Fill in the registration form that will be sent to you at the email address you provided on the interest form.

Step three: Please also share with your club parents/guardians and staff the two forms below:

2027 PBE and ABE Videography/Photography Release Form – Fill in form

2027 SEC PBE/ABE STATEMENT OF INTEGRITY – Fill in form

 

ABE/PBE Guide

TIPS AND NOTES TO CONSIDER BEFORE REGISTRATION:

1. Use the study material for Devotionals when you meet for Club.

2. Adventurer Team Eligibility Criteria

Adventurers participating in the event must be no older than 9 years of age OR still actively enrolled in the Adventurers programme as of the Division Test date (10 April 2027).

Please consider this eligibility requirement carefully before registering.

Unfortunately, to ensure fairness to all participating Adventurers, children who do not meet the above age or enrolment criteria will not be permitted to participate.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

 

 

3. Pathfinder Team Eligibility Criteria

•               All Pathfinder participants must be between 10 and 18 years of age as of 31 December 2025.

•               Teams may include Teen Leadership Training (TLT) members.

•               TLTs and Pathfinders are eligible to participate as part of a PBE Team, provided they are duly inducted Pathfinder members of the club they represent.

•               A Pathfinder remains eligible to participate provided they have not reached the age of 19 before the testing year (2027). Anyone who turns 19 on or after 1 January 2027 is not eligible.

Please ensure that all team members meet these eligibility requirements before registration.

 

4. Team Requirements

Team Composition and Participation Requirements

•               Each team may consist of a maximum of six (6) participants, with the option of having one (1) additional Alternate/Reserve member.

•               Teams must comprise between two (2) and six (6) Pathfinders, all representing the same club.

•               A club may enter more than one team, provided that each team has at least four (4) unique Pathfinders who are not duplicated across other teams from the same club.

•               Clubs are encouraged to form teams with as many participants as possible before registering additional teams. Teams should be as complete as practicable.

For example:

o               A club may enter two teams of six participants each

o               A club may not enter three teams of four participants, as this would meet the team allocation requirements. But it may enter two teams of 6 participants each. (12 Pathfinders)

Please plan team allocations carefully to ensure compliance with these requirements and to promote fair participation for all clubs.

•               In certain instances, where a club has a small number of eligible Pathfinder team members, they may join with another Pathfinder club in a similar situation, within the Conference, to form a participating PBE team.

 

6. Planning for TED and NAD Levels

If you are considering progressing to the TED or NAD levels, plan financially and strategically AS IF YOU ARE GOING TO NAD or TED. For example:

•               Budget and discuss costs with parents early. Plan your finances effectively and speak to parents about the potential costs of the trip as soon as possible, so they have sufficient time to prepare. This is especially important if you are planning to include a sightseeing leg as part of the trip.

•               Consider visa and passport requirements early. Check the necessary visa and passport requirements for every team member at the point of registration, rather than waiting until you have qualified for the Union Level.

•               Research and plan your flights in advance. Start searching for flights and consider booking early. It may be worth paying a few pounds extra for flexible or refundable tickets that can be cancelled at short notice, should your team not qualify at Division Level.

•               Start fundraising early. Explore fundraising opportunities and approach potential sponsors from the beginning of your planning, rather than waiting until you qualify for Division Level.

•               Consider visa requirements when forming teams. Where possible, consider placing members who are unlikely to encounter visa issues together in the same team. This will help ensure that, should the team qualify, travel arrangements can be made with fewer complications and less stress. It will also minimise the risk of last-minute disappointments.

The key message is: Do not wait until you qualify to start preparing for the next level. Plan ahead so that you are ready to go if you qualify.

 

PLEASE NOTE – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CLUBS AND PARTICIPANTS

1. Registration Deadline

A completed Registration Form must be submitted by 14 December 2026.

2. Financial Responsibilities

The South England Conference Club Ministries WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL SUPPORT for participating teams.

Joining ABE and PBE is a voluntary decision. Any team choosing to participate in ABE or PBE must make its own financial arrangements to cover all costs associated with the programme.

3. Additional Fees

Additional fees may apply if the different entities involved require extra funds to cover the costs of their respective events. Further information will be provided by each relevant entity (BUC, TED, etc.).

4. Travel Insurance – NAD 2027

If you are planning to travel to the USA for the NAD level in 2027, please ensure that everyone in your group has appropriate travel insurance. This can be purchased through any high-street insurance provider.

5. Sharing Information and Completing Online Forms

We kindly ask all clubs to share this information with parents/guardians and everyone attending the events.

Additionally, please ensure that the following online forms are completed on our website:

•                              EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

•                              REGISTRATION FORM (TO BE SENT TO ALL WHO FILL IN THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM)

•                              Integrity Statement.

•                              Parent/Guardian Video and Photography Consent Form.

7. Respect for Event Staff

Please note that all staff coordinating the ABE/PBE events, INCLUDING SECURITY PERSONNEL, MUST BE RESPECTED AT ALL TIMES.

Please ensure that everyone in your group understands and agrees to this expectation before attending.

Any cases of disrespect or abuse will be dealt with strictly, and the club responsible for bringing the individual concerned will be held accountable.

 

8. Mandatory Safeguarding Requirements for All Individuals Aged 16 and Over

ALL INDIVIDUALS AGED 16 YEARS OR OVER WHO HAVE A LEADERSHIP OR SUPPORTING ROLE IN THE TEAMS THROUGHOUT ABE/PBE AT ALL LEVELS, MUST HAVE:

•               A valid DBS certificate, obtained through the church within the last two years and remaining valid until at least 30 April 2027.

•               A valid KCFS certificate, obtained within the last two years and remaining valid until at least 30 April 2027.

9. Separate Registration Forms for Multiple Teams

Churches entering multiple teams must complete a separate Registration Form for each team.

10. Accuracy of Names for Certificates

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL NAMES ARE ENTERED WITH THE CORRECT SPELLING.

Certificates will be produced using the names provided on the Registration Forms. We will not accept responsibility for any spelling mistakes or inaccuracies reproduced on the certificates as a result of incorrect information submitted during registration.

11. Club Leaders' Responsibilities

Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring that this information is shared with all participants and attendees in their respective groups.

Failure to communicate these requirements to all attendees may result in disqualification.

 

Please see the essential forms below:

PBE & ABE Expression of Interest Form – Fill in form

2027 PBE and ABE Videography/Photography Release Form – Fill in form

2027 SEC PBE/ABE STATEMENT OF INTEGRITY – Fill in form

Please contact the office for any questions or queries.
Email: pbe@secadventist.org.uk
Office Phone: 01923232728

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