INFO 2013 - Scouts Victoria

Wearing of Helmets# Flat Water: the wearing of helmets shall be optional and left to the discretion of the Activity Guides and/or Leaders incharge of the specific activity. Moving Water: the wearing of appropriate helmets is mandatory in all circumstances.Registration of craftIt is a Victorian Branch requirement that only craft bearing a current Boating Certification are to be used, on water for Activities.The unauthorized use of uncertificated craft could, in certain circumstances, negate the Association’s Public Liability InsurancePolicies.Minimum Standards for Participation All participants in all Canoe and Kayak courses must beable to swim 50 metres To participate in a Level 2 course the Level 1 course in thesame craft must be completed firstThe most up to date information on all canoeing and kayakingactivities including Eskimo rolling, courses, trips, policy andguidelines can be found on MyScoutwww.vicscouts.com.au/canoeing2013 Leader Qualification based Activities April 20 and 21 Flat Water Guide Course - Canoe June 1 and2 Flat Water Guide Course - Canoe Aug 10 and 11 White Water Guide Course - Canoeand Kayak Sept 13 - 15 Flat Water Guide Course - Canoe2013 Cub Scout Activities Feb 23 Canoe Come N Try Day Western Region March 3 Canoe Come N Try Day Lilydale Lake Oct 26 Canoe Come N Try Day Western RegionCanoe and Kayak CoursesCanoe and Kayak Participant courses (Scout Standard) are conducted throughout the year in many and variouslocations. These courses are prerequisite to the above Industry SIS10 Standard courses. These are available onrequest. For further information contact the BLAA – Branch Canoeing Team or go to MyScout the members websitewww.vicsouts.com.au for full details and updates on all activities courses and guidelines.CAVINGProvided by Tony Watson – BLAA:CavingThe Branch Activities Council approves caving as an adventurous activity for Scouts, Venturers,Rovers and Leaders. Caving is not recommended as a programmed activity for members of theJoey Scout or Cub Scout Sections. For them, a guided tour to commercially operated touristcaves is a recommended option.For Scout Troops, a special program of caving weekends is conducted three or four times per year, to provide an opportunity forScouts to qualify for their “Caving” activity badge.Caving guidelines have been developed by the Branch Activity Council in recognition of the potential dangers involved in thisactivity. These are designed to include all statutory requirements and to minimise risks, both to the persons undertaking theactivity and also to the delicate cave environment. All caving activities are required to be supervised by a Caving Guide orCaving Leader accredited by the Branch Activity Leader (Caving).Training in caving activity leadership and technical skills is provided by the Victorian Scout Caving Team. Inquiriesare welcomed from Section Leaders, Rovers and Venturers.For details of training days or general Caving inquiries, Contact: Tony Watson, BLAA - Caving, on 9704 7750 (AH)VICTORIAN SCOUT CAVING TEAM82