Caving Adventure Weekend - CVE25B
Theory
Practical
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Staff - Qualified Guide - Free
Staff - Trainee Helpers - Free
Close: Fri 29th Aug 2025 (8pm)
scott.osborne@nsw.scouts.com.au
sn.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
General Information
This is an adventure weekend of vertical caving. 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 Caving OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).
The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.
Abseiling Experience is required to attend this activity.
The theory night is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, abseiling in caves, laddering skills, environmental protection of caves, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.
Caves will be a mix of horizontal and vertical caves.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting place with your backpack fully packed and ready to cave. Teams will be organised on the spot and you will need to be ready to move to and then be ready to travel immediately to the cave location.
Theory Night Information
The Theory night is a PREREQUISITE for all novice cavers.
Commences at 7:00pm sharp and finishes at 9:30pm. Please ensure you can be picked up no later than 9:45pm.
Out of uniform at the Barra Brui Activities Hall.
Practical Day Information
Meeting place at 8:00am at the Toilet block, Fitzpatrick Track Head, Wee Jasper Reserve.
DO NOT BE LATE.
SNR does not cater for (provide food), nor provide transport to this course. If you require transport please talk to the organiser(s) at the theory night to see if arrangement can be made.
Catering / Food / Water: By individual or Unit / Crew (there are no shops near the event location).
Transport: By individual or Unit / Crew.
Personal Equipment
Complete EQUIPMENT AND GEAR LISTS including any clothing and specific food requirements for the weekend will be provided at the Caving Theory Night.
If you can get your hands on a set of overalls, please start looking now! Op shops, FB Marketplace, and your grandparent's shed are all great sources of overalls (full coverage - long arm and long leg - preferred).
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 or Unit / Crew.
Transport: By individual or Unit / Crew. Note: Wee Jasper Reserve is about 4 1/2 hours drive away, so car pooling is a good plan.
If you feel that the participant is overdue in returning from the activity you should contact the nominated emergency contact.
Sydney North Region
Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:
Credit/Debit Card