The inaugural ICCC was held from July 20 to August 1, 2007 in Barbados and consisted of 10 challenges as well as a number of additional fun activities.

Water crossing and barbed wire crawl

Eight foot wall and pole bridge

Twelve foot wall and rope bridge

Monkey bars

swinging bridge

Teams establish their various bases while officers observe from their hilltop vantage point.

Designs were original but functional.

There were some works of art...

But officers lived in luxury under their tent.

While some could not resist showing off for the camera, others focused on their tasks

Mapping out a plan is an essential step in orienteering. Execution of that plan is a slightly more challenging prospect.

"how difficult can this be? Barbados is small and it has no real hills..  right?

The race was run at first light. things looked a bit cold as the teams got ready.

The seminar was held at the Combermere School Hall.

Presenters dealt with topics like Drugs, Violence and HIV as they affect the youth of the region.

After a brief introduction to the electronic 'laser' weapons, cadets were ready for action.

Some spent time planning tactics, learning the characteristics of the gun etc.

Some were ready for action - ANY kind of action.

It really was great fun - and provided real lessons in leadership, tactics etc.

Plenty action - and they kept Lt Bascombe busy recording scores and reloading.

First there is the process of inspection of each cadet's turnout and bearing. From head to toe - every item is inspected and assessed.

So preparation was key...

Two special visitors, Principals attending a Caribbean Principals conference joined Major Skeete for the Drill competition.

After their inspection, each team then moved on to the parade square to demonstrate their proficiency at executing the drill routine.

Some cadets clearly achieved nearly perfect scores on turnout....

The drill routine included movements both with and without the Enfield .303 rifle.

Eventual Drill winners, Barbados- put on a class performance under the command of CUO S Marshall. Right, St Vincent's team leader reports to chief judge RSM Deane.

Note the videographer The whole drill exercise was video taped for broadcast later this year.

This was a day of ACTION, both on and off the field of competition.

First came the team march-by. with attractive uniforms and innovative drill displays, the judges had a difficult task.

Here the judges engage in some hard discussions after the Trinidad march - by.

It was not your usual track meet. Mr. Blades had the competitors adopt some strange start positions... but victory celebrations are victory celebrations for any track team...

The rivalry was close and intense...

Here the sack race first leg adopts the start position - SITTING ON THE SACK.

10 X 20M relay. the changeover technique was critical.

Far right, the team managers engage in an old fashioned 'roller' race.

During the 'rest break' there was even more action as the DJ turned up the heat and MC, Capt. Morodore took on a DJ role.  Here a cadet from Cayman demonstrate a move whose title apparently has some relation to a 'frog back?!" Sorry folks - this is Cpl Robin of Dominica doing a 'breakdance' thing...

Believe me -this session was popular and HOTT.

Everything was ready to go, even breakfast was laid out on the beach.

The traffic assistants were cute,

and the contestants were attentive as Mr. Belle reviewed the final instructions.

First the swimmers were at the starters block.

the spectators and supporters were pumped up... but the swim leg was not a close contest...

By now the crowd was really into it...

While some took care of breakfast, the riders and runners took to the road.

Exciting stuff, and competitors gave their all. Here this rider is helped to regain her walking legs...