Caving News Semester 1 2012/2013

[Áine]

Welcome Back Everybody


Hope everyone had a lovely summer and managed to get a little bit of colour despite the rain!


Clubs & Societies are buzzing and ready for another year of action, Caving is no different so I hope everyone is ready for some underground adventures. There is lots planned for the year ahead with some new and exciting trips lined up.



Pre-register for the Outdoor Pursuits Club


You must pre-register to become a member of the Outdoor Pursuits Club......even if you were a member last year.

There is no need to create a new account, just log-on to the website ulwolves.ie/wolves/ where you can sign-in and pre-register. If you have any trouble there is an attachment with this post which will guide you through pre-registering for existing members. There are also details on the website of what to do if you have forgotten your sign-in details under the heading of pre-registering.



Mid-Week Caving


Mid-Week Caving will take place on Wednesday's this semester. The first Trip will take place in Week 2 (September 19th).

If you would like to go on a caving trip this semester please send an email to [e-mail] with the following information


Name:

Email:

Mobile Phone Number:

Have you been caving before (Y/N):


If you need any information about the running of a caving trip you will be able to find it on the following links.

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

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


Membership

If you did not pay your membership fee at the recruitment Drive or at the climbing wall you must do so before you are allowed to atend any OPC activities. You can pay at the climbing wall on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday or contact a member of the committee to make alternative arrangements.


Dont forget to tell your friendsabout the club, the OPC is on Big Happy Family where the more the merrier is very fitting, so tell all your friends to pre-register and join in on a trip.



Any questions or queries about anything, just send an email to [e-mail]



Áine

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[Áine]

Week 2 is here, hope everyone is settling in and finding their way around okay if it is your first time in UL.

Mid-Week Caving

Mid-Week Caving will take place on Wednesday's this semester. The first Trip will take place this Wednesday (September 19th) starting at 5:50pm.

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

Name:

Email:

Mobile Phone Number:

Have you been caving before (Y/N):

All information about the running of a caving trip and items required are available on the following links.

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

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

SRT (Single Rope Technique) Training

There will be no SRT training this week as there have been no caving trips yet. Notice of SRT training starting will be given in this weekly caving email.


Club Night Out

There will be an introduction to the club this Thursday (20th), this will include an introduction to the committee and a presentation of all activities offered by the club. This will be followed by an evening of bonding as we head into town on a free bus to dance the night away. Keep an eye out for the club weekly email which will have the full details of times and locations.

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


Áine



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[Áine]

Hey Everyone, lots of caving news this week, pay particular attention the referendum, it will affect the OPC for years to come.

SU Student Levy Referendum Thursday this Week - Vote YES


There will be a referendum held on Thursday this week to vote for some infrastructural developments on campus for the Students Union. We are asking all OPC members to Vote YES and canvas your friends to do the same. One of the many benefits associated with a yes vote result from an OPC point of view will be a new purpose built Climbing Wall in the University Arena extension (it will be possible to do SRT training at height and indoors again on campus). More details will be included in this week’s club email but we need all of you to VOTE YES.... you will also be able to vote online so you can vote with a minimum of inconvenience….. ulsu.ie/about/studentcentreplans/int/refstudentlevy


Mid-Week Caving

There is a Mid-Week Caving trip next week, Week 11-Wednesday 21st of November. All those who get a space on the trip will be sent an email with details. If you are not successful in getting a place you will not receive any email. This is the last trip of the teaching semester so get your emails rolling.


If you would like to go on a caving trip please send an email to Áine at [e-mail] with the following information


Name:

Email:

Mobile Phone Number:

Have you been caving before (Y/N):


All information about the running of a caving trip and items required are available on the following links.

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

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


SRT (Single Rope Technique) Training

SRT training is on Monday’s, in the boathouse at 7:15 pm. All gear is provided, please dress warmly as it can be cold in the boathouse. SRT is the technique used to enter and explore vertical cave systems and is essential for those interested in participating in the Yorkshire Easter Training Trip.

The boathouse is the building on the left hand side of the map in the link below.

www2.ul.ie/pdf/910560123.pdf


Caving Fundamentals Training

The Caving Fundamentals Course aims to give participants a greater understanding about the underground world for safe caving and cave conservation. It is the first step towards learning how to be self-sufficient and to begin leading in a cave environment. Some details on the course content may be found on the following link, www.caving.ie/training/#fundamentals-section


The training course will take place on the weekend of the 7-9th of December in the Burren. The course is being run by the SUI (national caving organisation). All equipment and transport for the weekend will be arranged by the OPC. If you are interested in participating in this training or would like more information please send an email to [e-mail] with Caving Fundamentals as the subject line.


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


Áine

[Áine]

Hey Everyone,

Its nearly the end of the semester and things are winding down, there are still some activities running this week and next week so take the chance to get involved.


Mid-Week Caving

The Mid-Week Caving trip this week, Week 11-Wednesday 21st of November is full. An email has been sent to those who secured a place.

If you are interested in participating in the next available caving trip please email Áine at [e-mail] with the following information;



Name:

Email:

Mobile Phone Number:

Have you been caving before (Y/N):



All information about the running of a caving trip and items required are available on the following links.

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

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



Beginners and those who have been caving before are welcome.



SRT (Single Rope Technique) Training

The final SRT training of the semester is on next Monday, in the boathouse at 7:15 pm. All gear is provided, please dress warmly as it can be cold in the boathouse. SRT is the technique used to enter and explore vertical cave systems and is essential for those interested in participating in the Yorkshire Easter Training Trip.



The boathouse is the building on the left hand side of the map in the link below.

www2.ul.ie/pdf/910560123.pdf



Caving Fundamentals Training



The Caving Fundamentals Course aims to give participants a greater understanding about the underground world for safe caving and cave conservation. It is the first step towards learning how to be self-sufficient and to begin leading in a cave environment. Some details on the course content may be found on the following link, www.caving.ie/training/#fundamentals-section



The training course will take place on the weekend of the 7-9th of December in the Burren. The course is being run by the SUI (national caving organisation). All equipment and transport for the weekend will be arranged by the OPC. If you are interested in participating in this training or would like more information please send an email to [e-mail] with Caving Fundamentals as the subject line.



Thats all folks,



Áine