PIAR & Colonnades Teachers Manual – Online version (Oct

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Teacher Resource Manual
DESCRIPTION Specialised Activity
This unique activity was originally inspired by a NASA design to help train astronauts for orientation and coordination
training. It simulates a sensation of floating weightlessly in outer space or under water. The three
revolving rings allow you to spin in all directions and is controlled by the way you shift your body weight.
There are two separate sets of rings allowing two participants to experience the ride at a time. Requires
close supervision at all times.
AGE SUITABILITY
This activity is generally suitable for participants aged from Grade 3 to Year 9. There is also a height limit
for this activity. Participants over 180cm in height are not permitted on the ride (even if they are within the
age limit).
ACTIVITY SUPERVISION RATIOS
This activity is not listed in the Victorian DEECD Safety Guidelines for Education Outdoors or the ORC
Adventure Activity Standards therefore ratios are set based on CYC recommendations. The minimum
accepted ratios are:
Site staff School Staff Participant Numbers Organisation
1 1 1 – 20 students CYC Limited
This is a specialised activity, therefore a site staff member will always be instructing this activity.
LEADER EXPERIENCE
Site program staff will be instructing this activity at all times, therefore they are deemed to be the Activity
Leader whilst additional school staff are considered the Assistant Activity Leaders. Site program staff are
aware of all relevant safety factors relating to the activity Standard Operating Procedures and will conduct
the session accordingly.
ASSISTANT LEADER EXPERIENCE / RESPONSIBILITY
The Assistant Leader is responsible for the overall supervision, behaviour and safety of the campers at the
activity and to and from the activity. No previous experience is required.
PARTICIPANT CLOTHING
This activity requires the use of a helmet therefore long hair must be tied back in a low style so the helmet
can be fitted correctly.
As participants spin in all directions; skirts, scarves, long earrings, loose jewellery and other accessories are
not appropriate.
Closed toe footwear must be worn when completing the ride. The shoes should be runners or similar with
the laces tied tightly (skate shoes tied loosely, bare feet or thongs are not suitable).