As part of The Duke of Edinburgh Award challenge, participants must take part in an activity that fulfils the skill, physical recreation or community service part of the programme in order to receive their award.

While most young people thinking about participating in The Award scheme may worry there isn't anything to do in Bermuda that interests them, they may wish to take a better look at what Bermuda has to offer.

From the Bermuda College to the Community Education programme and beyond, there is a world of opportunities available to Award participants, and any number of people willing to provide the service to fulfil The Award requirements.

Award providers such as the Bermuda R/C Electric Sports Club (BRCESC) have recently joined the programme to help bring greater awareness about the challenge to young people.

"I have been involved with the Duke of Edinburgh through the BRCESC to promote The Award programme and show the young people I come in contact with how great and exciting this programme is," explains Wendell Daniels, president of the BRCESC.

The BRCESC promotes the sport of radio control car racing, a worldwide sport that brings together people of all ages and abilities. Here in Bermuda, the BRCESC helps facilitate races and hopes to one day stage international R/C events here on the Island. On any given weekend R/C racers compete across the US and take part in events from state to state. The one major draw of the sport is that it combines the excitement and skills of motor sports in a full-size vehicle but without the full-size price, explains Mr. Daniels.

For Award participants interested in learning more about R/C racing in Bermuda they can join the BRCESC as their skill.

"As a skill any participant will not only learn the art of controlling these vehicles, but also some of the electronics and mechanical engineering theory that goes along with our club programme," says Mr. Daniels.

He adds that he became involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme as a way to help facilitate the personal development of young people.

Mr. Daniels says that through R/C racing a 15-year-old can compete against a 55-year-old depending on their abilities. He adds that it is a great way to bring the younger and older generations together and fosters excellent relations between the two communities.

The BRCESC has only just started out in The Award training programme but eventually will become a fully-fledged Award Provider.

For more information about joining the BRCESC contact brcesc@bdaracers.bm.