Stirling Selection

7-9 June 2024: Special Event, The Valley

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Stirling Selection, arguably the hardest challenge in airsoft, for those who seek to go that little further as either a personal challenge or to become a member of the Stirling team.

Based on a scaled down version of the renowned UKSF selection course, candidates will be pushed to their very limit, experiencing the ultimate physical and mental test.

Conceived in 2003 by SAS legend John McAleese (MM), alongside Stirling senior staff, the concept was simple: Create an airsoft team united by the shared experience of a gruelling selection process, the same unity shared by the UKSF community to this day.

Over the years over 500 candidates have attempted Stirling Selection with a less than 5% pass rate, a small percentage of which still remain as Stirling Team members.

The Selection course outline is as follows:

Fitness & Navigation: Physical training test, overnight survival, point-to-point navigation with weighted pack.
Team Building: Team and goal based physical training circuits with an emphasis on endurance.
Combat Training: Introduction to small unit tactics, combat drills, CASEVACs, E&E briefing.
Mission Phase: Candidates will take part in a live exercise and complete their mission while under the constant threat of capture.
Resistance to Interrogation: Any candidates captured during mission phase will be subject to interrogation for the remainder of the course.

While motivation differs from person to person, from a unique personal challenge to wanting to become a member of the Stirling Team, the fact remains that Stirling Selection will help you discover what you can accomplish in the face of true adversity.

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The Valley

The Valley – Directions

Lat, Long / Postcode:
551.995676, -3.024307 / HR2 0PH

Arrivals:
1400H-1600H 7 JUNE 2024

Price

£90 TOTAL
– Online booking of £45 deposit (plus fees)
– Remainder to be paid on arrival
– Non-refundable

2024 Events

Below is a list of dates for our events. Please note these dates are subject to change due to Operational Training and MOD restrictions.

Event Rules

Below is a short summary of our rules. A full briefing will take place at events to cover additional rules.

FPS Limits

All semi & full auto weapons: 370 fps
Bolt action weapons: 500 fps (from 25 metres minimum)
All FPS limits are with .20 bbs

Ammo Rules

Rifles: Mid Caps
Support Weapons: Box/Drum magazines
Loose ammo and speed loaders allowed

Safety Rules

No blind firing - you must be able to see what you are shooting at
Eye protection must be worn at all times in game area
Protective footwear must be worn - no trainers
Gloves and protective head/face wear recommended
Do not under any circumstances, pickup any pyro that has been ignited. This poses a serious health risk

Medical

Notify staff of any medical conditions or medication you may be taking
Medication must be kept in your top left hand pocket with any relevant details

Disclaimers

Cheating or cheat calling will not be tolerated.
Aggressive, abusive and dangerous behaviour towards other players or staff, or any repeated breaches of the rules will not be tolerated and will result in expulsion from the site.
Filming or recording using smartphones, GoPros or other digital video recorders is strictly prohibited at Ministry of Defence sites.
You are responsible for your own kit. Stirling Airsoft Ltd cannot be held responsible for kit lost, stolen or damaged.
Stirling Airsoft Ltd reserves the right to refuse entry to, or remove from the event, any person(s) who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
As of 1st January 2023, smoking and the use of tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on MOD sites as per new rulings from the MOD. Vaping is allowed within specific areas and will be highlighted in our game briefs. We kindly ask all customers to adhere to this ruling.
All players attending Stirling Airsoft events must be over the age of 18, unless accompanied by a playing guardian and have prior agreement from Stirling Airsoft ahead of booking.

Event Information

Stirling Airsoft events follow an ever-developing, dynamic and realistic storyline, known as All Out War (AOW). The outcome of each event changes this storyline from the smallest of details to the overarching plot and setting of each event. The story is based on, and entwined with, real world situations to achieve an optimum level of realism and immersion. Despite the dynamic story, none of our events are ever scripted and everything that takes place within the game is organic.

There are a few different types of events that follow the All Out War storyline: Combat Missions, Roleplay Events and Themed Games. See below for more information on each type of event.

Combat Missions

Combat Missions are the original bread and butter of Stirling Airsoft, taking place at OBUA and woodland sites across the country. Not for the faint-hearted, these are our most physically and mentally challenging events. Combat Missions don’t stop for the duration and are usually “hard routine”, as real as it gets. During the event, customers will be tasked with a huge range of realistic missions and objectives, dependant on which faction they choose to book up on.

Roleplay Events

Roleplay Events are similar to Combat Missions in that the event runs straight through the weekend, however these events usually have much higher player numbers to feature prominent insurgent gameplay styles and civilian interaction and roleplay. Our Roleplay Events are usually run at one of the UKs main MOD OBUA sites, and the featured scenario is regularly the flashpoint in the AOW storyline for each year.

Themed Games

Themed Games are regularly ran at Stirling Airsoft’s exclusive OBUA site at Catterick Garrison*. These games always have a backstory to complement the AOW storyline but are more of a straight up fight, with gameplay ending Saturday night and starting again on Sunday morning. Themed Games definitely cater for those who are new to Stirling events.

*Exclusively to Catterick, accommodation in heated barracks is available on checkout for an additional £5, otherwise customers will be housed in a barn with mains power access.

Kit Requirements

The booking section shows suggested loadouts and camouflage options for each faction. While we allow for some flexibility with loadouts based on personal preference, camouflage rules are strict and you will be asked to change clothes if seen in violation of those rules. If you have any questions regarding loadouts and camouflage rules, please contact us beforehand.

Below is a list of the kit requirements for our events. Note that depending on the location of the event, the requirements may differ slightly, however this list covers all necessities.

Items marked with * are compulsory based on government advice on the current COVID-19 health crisis.

Sleeping Equipment & Field Gear

Sleeping Kit (Bag, Bivi, Mat, Basha)
Tent & Camp Bed
Wash Kit & Toiletries*
Personal First Aid Kit*
Toilet Paper*
Entrenching Tool/Folding Shovel
Food & Water (For 24+ hours, 3L water a day minimum)
Brew Kit/Cooking Kit
Toolkit & Batteries
Rubbish/Refuse Bags*

Personal Equipment & Clothing

Uniform/Clothing (must meet requirements for the event)
Boots (no trainers)
Combat Kit (Webbing/Vest)
Weapons (Airsoft)
Warm & Wet Weather Kit
Bergen/Backpack
Eye Protection (must be ballistic rated)
Ear Protection
Navigation Kit (Map, Compass)
Waterproof Map Case
Notepad & Pen/Pencil
Torch & Lightsticks
Hand Sanitiser* (70% alcohol based gel)
Disinfectant/Alcohol wipes*
Face Covering/Mask*: (Must cover nose and mouth and be suitable for physical activity. Replacements are often required over time so bring several alternatives/changes)

Our Affiliates

Stirling Airsoft has long established links with UK and Europe based companies in the airsoft event and tactical kit industries. If you are interested in working with us please get in touch. Below is a list of our current affiliate companies.