Rockclimbing Workshop - CLB24B

General Information

Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Climbing OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Theory Night 1

The Theory night is a PREREQUISITE for all participants.

It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall, commences at 7:00pm sharp and finishes at 9-30pm. Wear full uniform at the Barra Brui Activities Hall. 

Please bring any climbing gear you own including abseil gear, prussic loops and leashes.

Please ensure you can be picked up no later than 9:45pm.

Theory Night 2

Theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. Details of location will be confirmed at theory night 1 but commences at 7:00pm sharp. Casual Clothes at St Leonards Climbing Gym. Finishes at 9:00pm. Please ensure you can be picked up no later than 9:15pm.

Practical Weekend Information

Meeting place and climbing venue for the weekend will be finalised the Thursday night before the event. You will be notified by email of the location for the weekend. Meeting time will be 9:00am.

DO NOT BE LATE. Note it is approximately a 90 minute drive from Sydney.

Final climbing location will be provided prior to the event. Please ensure you arrive at the meeting place with your gear fully packed and ready to climb.

Saturday:
We will be camping overnight most likely at Mt York. Location will be confirmed on the Thursday night before.
Dinner on the Saturday night will be at the Alchemy Pizzeria in Hartley - Pizzas are around $25-$30 (Vegan and Gluten Free options are available).

Bring your camping gear, food for the weekend and plenty of water (my 4WD has a 70 litre tank so I will be able to provide enough for drinking)

There is NO water at the camp site or the local cliffs. Please bring your personal climbing gear and suitable clothing.

Please make sure you bring suitably warm clothing and rain gear - it gets very cold in the Bluies at this time of year. You will also need a LARGE backpack to help carry climbing gear to the cliffs - the backpack should be large enough to carry your personal gear plus ropes, helmets and other climbing gear.

Sunday

On Sunday we will travel to a different climbing area within the Blue Mountains, so private transportation may be required during the course. Transport arrangements will be discussed on the theory night.

Camping equipment will need to be packed before we leave to climb for the day. We will conclude climbing at about 3:00pm and should be home in Sydney North about by 6.30pm.

GENERAL:

SNR does not provide tents, cater for (provide food), nor provide transport to this course. Sometimes transport may be possible in Leader(s) vehicles but this cannot be guaranteed. Costs for Food transport and equipment hire if any are not the responsibility of Region.

Catering/Food: By individual except for Saturday night dinner at the Pizzeria.

Transport: By individual or Unit/Crew. If you do need transport please speak to the event organiser to see if something can be arranged.

If you feel that the participant is overdue in returning from the activity you should contact the nominated emergency contact.

Name: Wes Leverton

Phone Mobile: 0418 165 048

Bring sunscreen, pen, jumper, rain jacket, food and water.

Helpers Welcome

If you've attended a Rockclimbing course/workshop or equivlant and are of Venturer age or older then you are welcome to attend the course as a helper to build your skills as you work towards sign off of your TP/AG or Guide Climbing. You will be appropriately suppervised by a Senior Guide. If you are from out of region and unsure if you have equivlant training feel free to send me an email.

Helpers will need to comply with the directions and standards set by the SNR Rockcraft team.

If you are interested please register in the helper category - there is no charge for helpers.

Note: leaders who have not attend the Rigging & Rescue course and are working on Safe Participant should register as participants.