PREPARE FOR ADVENTURE
Give yourself every chance of success at the Defender Trophy Local Selection Event. Here’s what you’ll need on the day. Get ready.
DATES
The Defender Trophy Selection Event takes place from 4 to 14 June 2026.
Dates for your rotation in your invitation email.
Each rotation lasts two nights.
VENUE
Land Rover Experience Center
Les Comes
08262 Callus, Barcelona.
CLIMATE
Weather should be mostly warm and dry, around mid to high 20C°. Temperatures can drop below 20C° in the evenings and during the night.
TRANSPORTATION
Your flight to/from Barcelona will be booked for you.
A shuttle bus will take you from the airport to the event venue and back. Timings and bus location will be shared closer to the event.
ACCOMODATION
You will be camping for the two nights you are with us.
Tents are provided.
ITEMS PROVIDED AT CHECK‑IN
- Competitor bibs
- Tent (preassembled and ready to use)
- Re-usable Trophy water bottle
- Defender Trophy cap
ITEMS YOU MUST BRING
- Outdoor trousers (long and/or short), ideally black with no, or small, logos
- Black t-shirts without logos to wear under your bib
- Light jacket/sweater or fleece for cooler evenings
- Raincoat
- Sports shoes or trekking shoes
- Change of clothing for return flight
- Any other clothing you require for camping
- Swimming gear
- Sleeping bag
- Mattress
- Headtorch
- Towel
- Earplugs (if you need them)
- Health insurance card
- Driver’s licence (for driving tasks)
- Any personal snacks or supplements you normally use, any medication you require
- Toiletries/washbag (toilets and showers provided)
All Meals and drinks are provided. As are charging stations for mobile phones.
HOW TO PREPARE
Train for physical and mental challenges, including swimming and map reading. Make sure you’ve got all necessary paperwork prepared before the Local Selection event.
KEEP UP YOUR PHYSICAL FITNESS
Stamina is key. Always take the stairs, and get at least 5,000 steps in every day. Build your strength, at the gym or at home, and practice open-water swimming in a safe and controlled environment.
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
Try to complete a puzzle or crossword every day. Improve your general knowledge by reading. Follow global news. Make sure your geography and map reading are up to scratch.
GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Try going without your home comforts and devices for a week. Go for a walk with just a map and compass in the rain, heat or at night (but stay safe). Get up early. Try a cold shower. Socialise with unfamiliar people. Push your limits.
BE PREPARED
Make sure you’re in good health. Check your passport and driver’s licence are valid. You’ll need your licence to register at the Market Selection event. If English is not your first language, consider practising until you feel confident.
CONTACT
For any queries, please get in touch with one of our team.
Name: Laura Frias
Telephone: +34629762114
Email: laurafrias@jlre.es