Scrambling Leadership Weekend
Are you leading, or thinking of leading, scrambling trips for the Alpine Club? Would you like to develop your leadership skills with instruction from an ACMG guide? Then read on!
The ACC Calgary Section is hosting a “Scrambling Leadership Weekend” course July 5th and 6th, 2008. This is designed to improve leadership skills and build confidence for those leading ACC trips on scrambling terrain. Participants must have solid scrambling skills and be comfortable leading groups on moderate scrambles. This is a unique opportunity to advance your skills alongside your peers, under the supervision of a highly experienced, fully qualified ACMG Mountain guide.
Topics may include, but are not limited to: group management, route selection, route finding, dealing with emergencies, communication, risk management, pacing, the attributes of a good leader, gear selection, and choosing appropriate climbs for club trips.
The course may be held anywhere between Calgary and Jasper, depending on conditions.
The course will be taught by Cyril Shokoples, an internationally certified mountain guide. Cyril has a long history with the ACC, particularly teaching the flagship TNF Leadership courses. He also regularly trains Canadian military SARTECHs and Canadian Parks Service Wardens, amongst many others, and has received Distinguished Service Awards from both the ACC and the ACMG.
There is no charge for the course, although a $150 deposit is required to hold your space. This will be returned to you after your participation in the course.
Applicants will be selected in priority order based on past and estimated future contribution to the club.
Email (acc_markl@yahoo.com) or phone (247-5306) Mark Lane to get an application form or for more detailed information. The deadline for application is May 16th, 2008. The Training and Leadership Committee will review the applicants and finalize selection by May 24 th.
Notes:
Email (acc_markl@yahoo.com) or phone (247-5306) Mark Lane to get an application form or for more detailed information. The deadline for application is May 16th, 2008. The Training and Leadership Committee will review the applicants and finalize selection by May 24 th.
*Cancellation Policy*: If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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Registration for this event closed on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:59 PM.