North Yorkshire Scouts

This Event is only open to registered members of the Scout Association and Girlguiding UK aged 16 years and over, however priority is given to members of Scouting in North Yorkshire.

Cost: £52 book 8 weeks in advance and pay £50 for members of North Yorkshire Scouts   £60 for Girlguiding UK and other Scouts. Plus BCU fee of £17.00.

Cheques should be made payable to: NYCSC Water Activities Team

Payment is required with the booking form - please send a separate cheque for each event booked.

Details:

This course is for people who have little or no water activity experience, but who have a desire to gain experience, training and a qualification in helming a bell boat. Its successful completion will enable participants to use the County Bell boats to run introductory sessions for their own groups. The two days of this course will enable participants to practise and gain confidence in all the skills taught.

The course will cover all the basic skills, equipment, safety, clothing and games to enable participants to deliver bell boating introductory sessions. The philosophy and background of bell boating will also be explained. 

A two day course for those wishing to gain experience and a qualification to enable them to apply for a permit to take cubs or scouts bell boating. Successful participants will be issued with the North Yorkshire Scouts Bell Boat Helm Award, however, it is recommended that participants apply for the BCU Bell Boat Helm Award, a nationally recognised award. For this a valid first aid certificate ( first response is acceptable ) must be held ( please bring a copy with you on the course ) and a payment of £17.00 to the BCU will be required. However no fee is payable if you are already a full member of the BCU.

If you are 16 to18 the BCU will register you as a trainee Bell Boat Helm until you reach the age of 18. Those over 14 can take part and will be eligible to be considered for the Scouting Activity Permit Scheme.

Participants must bring at least two sets of clothing to get wet in (clothes made of synthetic materials or thermals are best) and a pair of old trainers to wear along with a set of waterproofs (jacket & trousers) to keep the wind off. Any participant wearing jeans to go on the water will not be allowed to participate in the activity. Remember these clothes are in addition to those you will need to travel home in. Do not forget you will need a towel to get dry.

All equipment will be provided.

Participants must be able to swim 50m. Come prepared for cold conditions. You will need to bring a drink and a packed lunch. Hot water to make a drink will be available (bring your own choice of tea, coffee, soup, chocolate, etc.).

Booking:

Places are limited per course and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

All cancellations will incur a charge of £2.50 for administration and no refunds will be given for cancellations within the week prior to an event or for non attendance, except in exceptional circumstances.

Complete the appropriate Booking Form, please make sure all boxes are completed.

Make sure your booking form is signed by your Section Leader and Parent or Guardian.

Please use a separate form for each course and applicant.

Your fee and a stamped addressed envelope (one for each event you apply for must accompany your form).

If your Troop / Unit wishes to attend together, please attach all your forms together and send one stamped addressed envelope for each course. Make sure you have put sufficient postage on your envelope (any over charges will be billed back to you).

Booking Forms:

All bookings close one month before event date.

 Adult Booking Form - to be used by anyone 18 years of age or over.

 Youth Booking Form - to be used by anyone under 18 years of age.

The booking forms are .pdf format and can be filled in on a PC. Simply save the booking form to your hard drive. Then open the form and click in the box next to 'Title' and type, move to the next box by hitting the 'tab' key on your keyboard. Once you have completed the form you can then print it off for signing before posting to the address below.

Send your Booking Form to: 

Water Activity Bookings, North Yorkshire County Scout Office, 43b Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1HA 

Please send bookings for water events (inc mixed activity events), climbing events, caving events, etc. in separate envelopes.

Any Questions Contact: Peter or Helen about event content - Liz about bookings