Caving News Semester 1 2011/2012

[Áine]

Hey Guys,





Welcome to the Caving email list!!!! Please send any replies to [e-mail] only otherwise i wont get them.



OPC Mid-Week caving trips:


The caving trip for this week is now full. If you emailed in the last week you are on the waiting list, if any spaces come available I will contact those at the top of the list. If you did not get a place on this week’s trip don't worry as there will be more trips for beginners in the coming weeks and everyone interested will get a chance to go underground.





If you are able to join the trip on Wednesday of Week 3 ( 21st Sept) and have not received a mail about this week’s trip please send your name on again to book a place [e-mail]





Caving Questions:



I got lots of similar questions from different people about some aspects of caving. Most of the anwers to these questions can be found on the links below;



The recommended gear list for a mid-week trip is available from:


opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736



A general itinerary of a midweek caving trip is available from:

opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737



The meeting point for all caving trips is the UL boathouse which is building number 27 on the following link


www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf




OPC Information Night


This Thursday evening we will have our OPC information night followed by a social night out in town. More details will be available in this weeks club E-mail from Katherine but I look forward to seeing you there. Meeting at 7.15 in the red raisons Café B block main building. Come along and find out all you need to know about the OPC for the year ahead





All other OPC information is available on the club website and message board

www.ulopc.com


opc.proboards.com/index.cgi



Yours in Caving

Áine & Cillian.




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[Áine]

Hey Everybody,



Welcome to week 3, hope everyone is settling into college and those of you that are new to UL are starting to find your way around easily.




OPC Mid-Week caving trips:


The caving trip for this week is now full. If you did not get a place on this week’s trip don't worry as there will be more trips for beginners in the coming weeks and everyone interested will get a chance to go underground. For others that have caved before there will be a trip soon for you too. Look out for the email which says the next trip is especially for those who have been caving before.




Caving Questions:



I got lots of similar questions from different people about some aspects of caving. Most of the answers to these questions can be found on the links below;



The recommended gear list for a mid-week trip is available from:


opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736



A general itinerary of a midweek caving trip is available from:



opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737



The meeting point for all caving trips is the UL boathouse which is building number 27 on the following link


www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf





S.R.T Training:



There will be no S.R.T (Single Rope Technique) training this week. You will be notified by email when this training will begin. S.R.T is the technique used to access vertical caves with use of rope and specialised equipment. This training is provided to members interested in vertical caving in Ireland and particularly the Yorkshire trip at Easter.





Pre-registration:



For those of you that were members of the club last year but have not yet renewed your membership please go to www.registercs.ul.ie to pre-register. It is free to pre-register and your log-in details are the same as last year so there is no need to create a new account for the current year.





Outdoor Gear:



Aldi have some gear in stock at the moment which may be of interest. They went on sale on Sunday (18th) so stocks may already be limited particularly for the boots. An overview of the stock is available on the following link

www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/offers_week38Sunday11.htm



Please note that the boots for €22.99 are the only ones from this list suitable for OPC hiking and hillwalking activities. The walking shoes are not suitable as they do not have any ankle support.



Questions:

Any questions just send an email to [e-mail]



Áine

[Áine]

Hey Everyone,



Mid-Week Caving



There will be no mid-week caving trip this week. Trips will continue soon, just keep an eye out on the next club email or the caving news email for an update. If you have any questions send an email to [e-mail].


Caving Questions:

If anyone is considering coming on an upcoming caving trip the following links should answer any questions you might have.


The recommended gear list for a mid-week trip is available from:

opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736



A general itinerary of a midweek caving trip is available from:

opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737



The meeting point for all caving trips is the UL boathouse which is building number 27 on the following link

www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf





SRT (Single Rope Technique)



There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy and cold there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf



SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429




Questions


Any questions just send an email to [e-mail]

[Áine]

Hey Everyone,



Mid-Week Caving



There will be a mid-week caving trip this week. If you would like to go on this trip please send an email to [e-mail] with the following information;

Name:

I.D Number:

Email-address:

Mobile Phone Number:


Places are limited for this trip so email early with Mid-Week Caving Trip as the subject line. Those who get a spot on the trip will receive an email to confirm.




Caving Questions:

All the information you need about a caving trip is available on the following links. Any questions that are not answered on these links just send an email to [e-mail] and I will answer them.



The recommended gear list for a mid-week trip is available from:

opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736



A general itinerary of a midweek caving trip is available from:

opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737



The meeting point for all caving trips is the UL boathouse which is building number 27 on the following link

www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf





SRT (Single Rope Technique)



There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy and cold there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf



SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429



Caving Symposium


There will be a caving symposium in The Burren the last weekend of October, the 29th, 30th and 31st and a group from the club will be going. It will be based in Doolin and promises to be a fun and interesting event. We will meet cavers from different parts of Ireland, attend some presentations about current and past caving exploits and of course there will be lots of caving. If you would like extra information on The Symposium just send an email to [e-mail] with Caving Symposium as the subject line. Keep the weekend free!!!




Any other questions about anything just drop an email to [e-mail]


Áine

[Áine]

Mid-Week Caving

There will be no mid-week caving trip this week. There will be a trip next week (Week 7, Wednesday the 19th) and this trip will be for those who have been caving before. If you would like to go on this trip please send an email to [e-mail] with the following information;

Name:
I.D Number:
Email-address:
Mobile Phone Number:
Have you caved before Y/N:

Those who get a spot on the trip will receive an email to confirm at the beginning of Week 7.

Caving Questions:

All the information you need about a caving trip is available on the following links. Any questions that are not answered on these links just send an email to [e-mail] and I will answer them.

The recommended gear list for a mid-week trip is available from: opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736

A general itinerary of a midweek caving trip is available from: opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737

The meeting point for all caving trips is the UL boathouse which is building number 27 on the following link: www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

SRT (Single Rope Technique)

There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm, anyone interested is welcome to come along including those new to caving and SRT. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy and cold there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

We will be heading to Scholars after SRT training for a few beverages (The Hot Chocolate is the best ever there!!!), a chat and maby a game of Jenga too. Feel free to join us there from about 9:30 if you cant make it to the boathouse for training.

If you would like to have personal legloops that do not need to be adjusted for each trip just buy 3.5 metres of 8mm static rope from Riverdeep Mountain High in town and we will show you how to make your own. Dont forget you get a discount in RDMH for being a member of the OPC.

SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429

Caving Symposium

There will be a caving symposium in The Burren the last weekend of October, the 29th, 30th and 31st and a group from the club will be going. It will be based in Doolin and promises to be a fun and interesting event. We will meet cavers from different parts of Ireland, attend some presentations about current and past caving exploits and of course there will be lots of caving. If you would like extra information on The Symposium just send an email to [e-mail] with Caving Symposium as the subject line. Keep the weekend free!!!

Caving Furries and Neoprene Socks

The club will be ordering gear soon so if you would like to get free postage on any items you buy now is the best time to do so, Just send an email to [e-mail] if you are interested in ordering stuff and we can help you pick the best model for you

Furries/undersuits: Are a fantastic piece of kit that is highly recommended for those who like to go caving regularly. It is available in a variety of comfortable materials, including fleece and other warm synthetics. It is important that the suit is comfortable on you and does not restrict movement in a caving environment. some details on sizes and different models available can be found on the fllowing link www.inglesport.com/shop/category/40/Undersuits/

Neoprene Socks: Another highly recommended piece of personal kit, they are made from durable neoprene (wet suit material) and work by keeping the feet warm when wet. They are easy to size, just order according to your shoe size but make sure you are working on European sizes.

Dont forget all prices on the website are in Pounds Sterling!

Any question about any of the gear (I have and use both) just send an email to [e-mail] with Gear as the subject line.

Áine

[Áine]

Hey Guys, Its Week 7!!!



Mid-Week Caving

The trip for this week's Mid-Week Caving is now full. If you would like to go caving but didnt get a spot on this week's trip keep an eye out in the next email for details of the next trip that will be run.


Caving Questions

All the information you need about a caving trip is available on the following links. Any questions that are not answered on these links just send an email to [e-mail] and I will answer them.

The recommended gear list for a mid-week trip is available from: opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736

A general itinerary of a midweek caving trip is available from: opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737

The meeting point for all caving trips is the UL boathouse which is building number 27 on the following link: www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf


SRT (Single Rope Technique)

There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm, anyone interested is welcome to come along including those new to caving and SRT. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy and cold there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

For those of you who have not joined us yet SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip. All are welcome to come along.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429



Caving Symposium


There will be a Caving Symposium in The Burren the last weekend of October, the 29th, 30th and 31st a group from the club will be going and all are welcome. It will be based in Doolin and promises to be a fun and interesting event. Some details of the presentations that will be on are available on the following link along with details of the different stands that will be there too.



www.caving.ie/suicro/suicro-2011/



It is usually a brillant weekend as we will meet other cavers from different parts of Ireland including other colleges, the presentations are really interesting and of course the caving is superb. If you are interested in going to the Symposium or if you have any questions about it please send an email to [e-mail] with "Caving Symposium" as the subject line.



Caving Furries and Neoprene Socks

The club will be ordering gear soon so if you would like to get free postage on any items you buy now is the best time to do so, Just send an email to [e-mail] if you are interested in ordering stuff and we can help you pick the best model for you

Furries/undersuits: Are a fantastic piece of kit that is highly recommended for those who like to go caving regularly. It is available in a variety of comfortable materials, including fleece and other warm synthetics. It is important that the suit is comfortable on you and does not restrict movement in a caving environment. some details on sizes and different models available can be found on the fllowing link www.inglesport.com/shop/category/40/Undersuits/

Neoprene Socks: Another highly recommended piece of personal kit, they are made from durable neoprene (wet suit material) and work by keeping the feet warm when wet. They are easy to size, just order according to your shoe size but make sure you are working on European sizes.

Dont forget all prices on the website are in Pounds Sterling!



Any questions about any of the gear (I have and use both) just send an email to [e-mail] with Gear as the subject line.



Fones4life


Clubs and Societies are involved at the moment in obtaining a defribillator for the Boathouse. This is the building in which all caving gear is stored and all caving trips leave from there. You can help the OPC participate by donating any old phones you do not need anymore. There is a box in the Students Union where you can drop them and there is also a box in the Boathouse. Alternatively just bring them on any trip and a member of the committee will look after them for you.

Any questions on anything else just send an email to [e-mail]

Áine

[Áine]

Mid-Week Caving
There will be no Mid-Week Caving Trip this week. Details of the next caving trip will be in the club email next Week.


SRT (Single Rope Technique)

There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm, anyone interested is welcome to come along including those new to caving and SRT. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy and cold there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

For those of you who have not joined us yet SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip. All are welcome to come along.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429



Caving Symposium

There will be a Caving Symposium in The Burren the last weekend of October, the 29th, 30th and 31st a group from the club will be going and all are welcome. It will be based in Doolin and promises to be a fun and interesting event. Some details of the presentations that will be on are available on the following link along with details of the different stands that will be there too.

www.caving.ie/suicro/suicro-2011/

It is usually a brillant weekend as we will meet other cavers from different parts of Ireland including other colleges, the presentations are really interesting and of course the caving is superb. If you are interested in going to the Symposium or if you have any questions about it please send an email to [e-mail] with "Caving Symposium" as the subject line.


Fones4life

Clubs and Societies are involved at the moment in obtaining a defribillator for the Boathouse. This is the building in which all caving gear is stored and all caving trips leave from there. You can help the OPC participate by donating any old phones you do not need anymore. There is a box in the Students Union where you can drop them and there is also a box in the Boathouse. Alternatively just bring them on any trip and a member of the committee will look after them for you.


Bar Boot Sale-Haiti Fundraiser

A Bar Boot Sale will be run for two days in Week 10 to raise funds for Haiti and help those affected by the earthquake there with many of the Clubs and Societies on campus helping out with this event. If you would like to help there are different ways in which you can. You can donate any items of clothing for the sale, you can give your free time to help run the stand or you can come along and buy some of the many and varied items that will be for sale. If you would like to offer your assistance please send an email to [e-mail] with "Haiti Fundraiser" as the subject line.

[Áine]

Mid-Week Caving
There will be no Mid-Week Caving Trip this week. Details of next weekscaving trip will be in the club email next Week.


Caving Symposium

Well done to all who went on their first SRT Vertical Caving Trip during the Symposium Weekend. Great fun was had by all as the group visited and explored new caves and one of Ireland's longest caves. If you are interested in vertical caving have a look at the details on SRT.


SRT (Single Rope Technique)

There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm, anyone interested is welcome to come along including those new to caving and SRT. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy and cold there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf

For those of you who have not joined us yet SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip. All are welcome to come along.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429

Fones4life[/u][/size][/color]

Clubs and Societies are involved at the moment in obtaining a defribillator for the Boathouse. This is the building in which all caving gear is stored and all caving trips leave from there. You can help the OPC participate by donating any old phones you do not need anymore. There is a box in the Students Union where you can drop them and there is also a box in the Boathouse. Alternatively just bring them on any trip and a member of the committee will look after them for you.

Bar Boot Sale-Haiti Fundraiser

A Bar Boot Sale will be run for two days in Week 10 to raise funds for Haiti and help those affected by the earthquake there with many of the Clubs and Societies on campus helping out with this event. If you would like to help there are different ways in which you can. You can donate any items of clothing for the sale, you can give your free time to help run the stand or you can come along and buy some of the many and varied items that will be for sale. If you would like to offer your assistance please send an email to [e-mail] with "Haiti Fundraiser" as the subject line.


Any questions just send an email and I will answer them



Áine



[e-mail]

[Áine]

Hey Everyone,



Its Week 10!!



There will be a caving trip this week on Wednesday the 9th and it will be a mixed trip. Beginners and those who have been caving before can send an email if they wish to go caving this week. Please copy and paste the questions below into your email. The question about caving previously is very important to help me plan the group numbers to ensure everyone has lots of fun.



Name:

I.D Number:

Email address:

Have you been caving before (Y/N):





SRT (Single rope Technique):

There will be an update on SRT Training for Week 10 later on in the week.



Any questions just send an email to [e-mail]



Áine

[Áine]

Its Week 11, time to get those books out and start some study! All study requires a break though so this is what's happening in OPC Caving this week.



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There will be no mid-week caving trip this week. Details of the next trip will be in the Caving email next week.





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There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm, anyone interested is welcome to come along including those new to caving and SRT. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy and cold there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf



SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429



If you would like to have personal legloops that do not need to be adjusted for each SRT Training or trip just buy 3.5 metres of 8mm static rope from Riverdeep Mountain High in town and we will show you how to make your own. Dont forget you get a discount in RDMH for being a member of the OPC.


Any questions just send an email to [e-mail]



Áine

[Áine]

Hey Everybody,



Its Week 12, Projects are due and study timetables are being drawn up. Take a break from it all and spend some time getting exercise in a fun and interesting way with the OPC!



Mid-Week Caving[/b][/u]


This week there will be a caving trip on Wednesday evening the 23rd. It will be a mixed trip so beginners and those who have been caving before are welcome. This is the last Mid-Week Caving Trip of the semester and is planned to be a fun one.

If you would like to go on this trip send an email to [e-mail] with the following details:



Name:

Email Address:

Mobile Phone Number:

Have you been caving before (Y/N):



SRT (Single Rope Technique)[/color][/b][/u]

There will be SRT (Single Rope Technique) training at the Boathouse this thursday at 7:15pm, anyone interested is welcome to come along including those new to caving and SRT. The boathouse is number 27 on the link below and please dress warmly as it can be windy there.
• www.ul.ie/experience/media/pdfs/campus_map.pdf



This will be the last SRT training of the semester and we will go afterwards to The Scholars Bar for beverages, chat and games. Feel free to come along and meet everyone if you havent been to SRT before and get into the swing of it for next semester.



SRT is the technique used to enter and exit vertical caves with the use of ropes and specialised equipment. This training is designed for anyone new to SRT and also for those with some experience. SRT is used in the Club for some advanced trips in Ireland and is necessary for the Easter Yorkshire trip.

If you would like some more information on the technique follow the link below
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1429



To have your own legloops for SRT that do not need to be adjusted for each SRT Training or trip you need to buy 3.5 metres of 8mm static rope from Riverdeep Mountain High in town www.rdmh.ie/locations.asp and we will show you how to make your own. Dont forget you get a discount in RDMH for being a member of the OPC.


Any questions just send an email to [e-mail]



Áine