Parramatta District OAS Vertical Stage 3 Workshop

Description: 

This activity will be run by qualified Adventurous Activity Leaders from GWS Region.

Completion of this basic abseil skills day will earn the Scout the stage 3 Vertical OAS badge. Scouts should review the requirements (below) in order to be prepared for the activity.

Plan> 

• I know what the risks are for participating in a vertical activity in different weather conditions. 
• I can explain the importance of wearing the right clothing and gear while participating in a vertical activity. 
• I know which items I should carry with me when participating in a vertical activity. 
• I know how and where to get the latest weather forecast for the area I will be climbing in. 
• I know the safety rules for participating on climbing wall or ropes challenge course. 
• I can point out a good anchor for a rock activity. 
• I understand the need for belays in relation to vertical activities. 

Do>

• I know what DRSABCD stands for and how to use it in first aid situations. 
• I have helped a Stage 1 Scout learn to adjust their helmet. 
• I have taken part in at least two vertical activities at this Stage. 
• I have participated in a game that required basic navigational skills. 
• I have climbed or abseiled a 10m wall at this Stage. 
• I know how to treat cuts and minor bleeding. 
• I can teach the importance of the buddy system to a younger Scout. 
• I can demonstrate how to correctly care for carabiners and explain why it is important. 
• I have correctly tied a rethreaded Figure-of-8 knot, Alpine Butterfly and a Tape knot and can apply them to a vertical activity. 

Program:

Scouts will be allocated to a session once registrations have closed.

Session 1
  8:30pm - Drop-off, walk to abseil site
  8:45pm - Scouts assist Activity Leaders set-up abseils
  9:00am - Theory and practical
12:00pm - Walk to road, pick-up

12:00pm - 12:30pm - Activity Leader lunch

Session 2
12:15pm - Drop-off, walk to abseil site
12:30pm - Theory and practical
  3:30pm - Scouts assist Activity Leaders pack-down abseils
  4:00pm - Walk to road, pick-up

Location:   

Scouts to meet at the corner of Highs Road and Sanctuary Point Road, West Pennant Hills. Leaders will lead the Scouts down the fire trail to the abseil site.  

• Weather appropriate shirt and/or jumper.
• Comfortable and durable pants/ shorts long enough to wear with a harness.
• Closed in shoes with good grip.
• Hat.

Bring:   

Small back pack containing :-

• rain coat
• water bottle (minimum 1L, but 2L recommended)
• sunscreen
• snacks (optional)