Here’s a message from Chris Eastabrook about the Student Safety Weekend in the South West, on the 20th/21st November. It’s particularly aimed at the SW Universities so Bath, Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, Portsmouth, Falmouth, and any others… if you’re interested, email info@nspf.co.uk or Chris!
“Dear Students!
The Student Safety Initiative is coming to you! What is this I hear you cry. Well it’s a weekend of practical activities and coaching sessions designed to give you the skills and information you need to effectively and safety run your university canoe club. Ideal for those new to the committee, or looking for fresh ideas for your club. The weekends are tailored to your needs but here is a rough outline of the activities on offer. All the staff that deliver this course have been heavily involved with university canoe clubs and now work professional to give you a quality and relevant weekend.
Sat AM: Classroom based discussion looking at running a good safe canoe club, legal aspects, kit maintenance and good ideas. This is not a lecture but an interactive discussion.
Sat Afternoon: A practical afternoon session looking at running great taster session, rope work or maybe a rescue session.
Sat Evening: At a local bar we will discuss overseas trips, giving you hints, tips and inspiration for your canoe club trip and finishing with a slide show of our recent trips.
Sunday: will be a full practical day looking at how to run effective river trips in your club, we will split into ability of group so you can see the different styles needs for different abilities.
The cost of this fine weekend is £100 per person ( a bargain!), and should be funded by your union / university. If you need help with this funding please forward my contact details to your safety officer.
Any questions, please give me a shout.
Chris
07843098980 | chriseastabrook@googlemail.com”
