INFO 2013 - Scouts Victoria

Dates and Locations (the straight course – option 1 – includes all 4 weekends) September 7 th /8 th Summer Day Valley, Single pitch seconding. September 21st/22 nd Mount Arapiles, Multi Pitch Seconding. October 5 th /6 th Summer Day Valley, Single Pitch Leading. October 19 th /20 th Mount Arapiles, Multi Pitch Leading.Awards: Venturers can apply for Outdoors 2 or Pursuits 2 of the Queen’s Scout Award Scheme.Cliff Rescue Course (CLM-593).A one-day course which teaches basic cliff rescue techniques is open to people who have completed the Top Rope Climber orLead Rock Climber courses and is a requirement for those wishing to be accredited with any of the nationally recognisedqualifications for Rock Climbing. The course is scheduled when there is sufficient demand. There is no charge for this course.Other QualificationsThe above provide the specialist base for Nationally-recognised qualifications of Top Rope Activity Guide and Rock ClimbingGuide and Instructor. Attainment of these qualifications involves recognised First Aid and further non-specialist qualifications.TOP ROPE ACTIVITIES:Top Rope Climbing is open for Scouts (Cubs linking to scouts are accepted), Venturers, Rovers and Leaders. It is a safe andeasy way to experience climbing outdoors. Unlike climbing in gyms, this is on natural rock cliffs with no coloured holds thatshow you where to climb and a great view from the top. Most people find this much more exhilarating than indoor climbing. Toprope climbing activities are currently conducted in the beautiful bush setting of the Northern Grampians. Climbs are available forall standards of climbing ability from the most nervous first timer to gifted climbers and our aim is challenge all participants togain skills and techniques in order to achieve more than they expected regardless of the level attained; and, of course, to have fun.Awards:1. Scouts can attain the Scout Rock Climbing Proficiency Badge by completing 5 climbs to the satisfaction of the team.2. Venturers can apply for Outdoors 1 or Pursuits 1 of the Queen’s Scout Award Scheme.Top Rope climbing activity weekends, 2013:Date Type Location AvailabilityFebruary 16 th /17 th Top Rope Climbing Summer Day Valley Adults onlyMarch 16 th /17 th Top Rope Climbing Mt. Stapylton Booked by Knox DistrictApril 13 th /14 th Top Rope Climbing Mt. Stapylton AvailableMay 18 th /19 th Top Rope Climbing Mt. Stapylton AvailableJune 22 nd /23 rd Top Rope Climbing Mt. Stapylton AvailableJuly 13 th / 14 th Top Rope Climbing Mt. Stapylton AvailableAugust 24 th /25 th Top Rope Climbing Mt. Stapylton AvailableNovember 16 th /17 th Top Rope Climbing Mt. Stapylton AvailableCost per climber is $40 plus the Parks Victoria Camping fee, which is currently $5 per head.Booking PolicyIn order to maintain the quality of the rock-climbing experience we have to limit the number of participants at top rope weekends(generally 30 Scouts/Venturers). To reduce the chance of last minute cancellations, we require a $20 non-refundable deposit (perclimber) to confirm any booking and the remainder of the full payment of $40 per climber to be made 4 weeks prior to theweekend. In many cases multiple groups will be taken on the same weekend, if numbers permit, in order to provide maximumopportunity for interested groups to enjoy the experience. Refunds will generally not be available for group cancellations.Contacts for bookings or more information:Kristy Artin: kristyartin@yahoo.com.au, 0408 543 156John Weller: aggers22@westsideblinds.com.auEuan Anderson: tech@gregoryknives.com.au, 0421 077 398SAILING AND POWER BOATINGProvided by David Bucknell – BLAA - Sailing and Power BoatingThe VicScouts Sailing and Power Boating Team is here to assist members of Victorian Scouting with their sailingand power boating activities, to conduct training and issue qualifications for those who successfully complete therequirements, to help with try sail days, and help with regattas for sailing practice. We have Branch, Region andGroup based satellite teams who run these regular activities across the state. Groups may join any of these activities as long asthey meet the minimum requirements for participation.We welcome all Adult members to join one or more of the Victorian Sailing and Power Boating Satellite Teams, as an ActivityGuide or Activity Leader in either their primary or secondary role. All teams are under the oversight of the VicScouts Sailing andPower Boating Council (VSPBC).88