Fox 40 Whistles (UK) Ltd are delighted to be sponsoring the Scout Survival Skills Badge, and to announce the first whistle specially emblazoned with the new 'Be Prepared' corporate logo. We are proud to be chosen by the Scout Association as a partner in the improvement of safety of all Scouts, especially during outdoor activities. If you need to gain the attention of a Scout, or even of the whole Troop, the simplest method is to use a whistle. You may just want to quieten the Troop to move the evening's activity on, or it may be as important as a Scout summoning assistance if detached from the rest of the hike or expedition. The Fox 40 Whistle is even louder than a crowd of 65,000 people, so you can be assured of being heard!

Former Premiership and FIFA referee Peter Jones keeping an eye on fair play

Traditionally, Leader's whistles were constructed with a cork ball. The cork ball created the sound, but often became stuck because of debris such as mud, or froze and the whistle became ineffective. The traditional whistle was also useless if the ball became wet through rain or when crossing a river. The cork-ball whistle cannot be relied on as a safety device.

The Fox 40 Whistle is different because it is pea-less, so it has no moving parts to freeze or jam. It produces a truly magnificent 115 decibels of sound, which can be heard up to a mile away. It is small and engineered to an exacting specification from ABS plastic. It is ultrasonically welded instead of being glued and features a brass-coupling ring that does not corrode and is guaranteed for life.

Referees and umpires in sports such as football, rugby and basketball also favour this type of whistle. One such referee was the inventor Ron Foxcroft. While Ron was officiating at the Olympic Games his whistle jammed, inspiring him to create the Fox 40 Whistle.

Today it is used by Search and Rescue teams, particularly in the Canadian Rockies. It is the choice of Premiership football referees, American and Canadian Coast Guards and now the Scout Association.

Fox 40's sponsorship of the Scout Survival Skills Badge was launched at Leicester City Football Club, who are appropriately known as 'The Foxes'. Scouts from the 9th Leicester Scout Group joined Leicester City players to demonstrate how the whistle is great for sport, but equally at home keeping Scouting activities safe. Former Premiership referee Peter Jones, who was once a Cub Scout, was also on hand to keep an eye on fair play. Limited edition Scout Association branded Fox 40 whistles are available for only £3.95, or for £4.95 they come complete with an attachment clip and Emergency Action Card.

Click here to buy your limited edition Scout Association branded Fox 40 whistle