INFO 2013 - Scouts Victoria

TRAINING DATES and VENUES FOR CAVING 2013.BASIC CAVING CODE 581: COST FOR TRAINING - $50.00Date Location Closing Date9-11 March Warburton Chalet 14 February8-10 June Mt. Eccles – SW Vic 20 MayADVANCED CAVING CODE 582: COST FOR TRAINING - $50.00Date Location Closing Date9-11 March Warburton Chalet 14 February8-10 June Mt. Eccles – SW Vic 20 MayCHALLENGE ROPESProvided by Garry Breadon BC – Adventurous ActivitiesA new team will be responsible for the policies, training in and operation of, rope activitiessuch as Low and High Ropes, flying foxes, possum gliders and crate stacking activities. Anumber of activities are being planned for early 2013 to promote rope activities and facilitiesavailable to our membership with the view to developing the team. For information follow theScout website or contact Garry Breadon BC – Adventurous Activities.Tentative dates for 2013: Sat. 16 and Sun. 17 March; Sat. 26 and Sun. 27 OctoberCRATE STACKING“Crate Stacking” is an activity which is becoming ever more popular andconsists of an individual, the “stacker”, placing crates one on top of the otherwhile being suspended from an overhead beam.A comprehensive set of guidelines are available on the Adventurous Activities site, including: Scope; LeaderQualification; Training; Equipment; Preparation; Site Management; Procedure; Collapse and Permission.FLYING FOXES - AERIAL RUNWAYS – CONSTRUCTION and OPERATIONA comprehensive set of guidelines are available le on the Adventurous Activities site, including: Scope;Leader Qualification; Safety Procedures and Permission.FOUR WHEEL DRIVINGProvided by Duncan White – BLAA: Four Wheel DrivingThe Victorian Scout 4WD Service Unit is a Scout oriented four-wheel drive club. Membership is open to anyonewho is a member of the Scout Association. Members can enjoy four-wheel driving activities with other Scouts andthe opportunity to use their vehicles and skills on a wide range of activities. The Service Unit aims to provideservice to all Sections of the Scout Association. Talks and trips can be arranged for any Section. We can also provide assessors forthe award schemes. The Unit also provides assistance in running major activities with mobile communications equipment, fourwheeldrive vehicles and competent drivers. The service unit has been involved with Rover Moots, Scout hikes, Armstrong 500,Mudbash, Hoadley Hides, Venturer Gathering, static displays and are at the forefront in 4wd driver training.Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00 pm at the Scout Hall in Ivanhoe Grove Chadstone.Contacts: BLAA (4WD) or Brian Twining 9727 3541. Postal: 4x4 Service Unit P.O. Box 2202 Fountain Gate Vic 3805VENTURER AWARD SCHEME STANDARDS - FOUR WHEEL DRIVINGQuestions re award scheme standards - contact Branch Activity Leader4WDLevel 1 Outdoor or PursuitsPre-Requisites: Learner’s Permit and access to a four wheel drive vehicle. Basic driving skills.Requirements Participate in an Activity Leader Basic 4x4 Level 1 Four Wheel Drive course Participate in an easy/medium day trip within 2 months of completing the course.84