Caving for Semester 2 2012/2013

[Áine]

There will be a number of caving activities on campus this semester.

Mid-Week Caving
Mid-Week Caving will continue on select Wednesday nights this semester. If you are interested in participating in a trip please send the following details to [e-mail]

Name:
I.D Number (if applicable):
Email:
Mobile Number:
Have you been caving before; Yes/No:

The general outline of a midweek trip is available from the following link:
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737

Follow the link below to view the Gear list which outlines what is supplied and personal requirements.
opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1736

The boathouse is the building on the left hand side of the map in the link below.
www2.ul.ie/pdf/910560123.pdf

SRT (Single Rope Technique)Training

SRT is the technique used to enter and explore vertical cave systems. Attendance for those interested in taking part in the Easter Yorkshire Training Trip is essential. This training is for learning knots and ropework used in vertical caves along with learning the skills that go with SRT-Single Rope Technique. All gear is provided but please dress warmly as it can be cold in the boathouse.

The boathouse is the building on the left hand side of the map in the link below.
www2.ul.ie/pdf/910560123.pdf

Yorkshire Easter Training Trip
The Yorkshire Easter Trip will take place over the Easter Break from College (March 24th to April 1st 2013) and will be for one week. This is the OPC caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales is one of the best places to get qualified instructors and see some magnificient cave systems, www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves This will be our fifth year returning to the Dales.

If you are interested in going to Yorkshire or would like more information send an email to [e-mail] with Yorkshire as the subject line.

Club Membership
In order to participate in any club or caving activities you must be a member of the club. In order to join the club you must first pre-register. This is free and can be done by using the link registercs.ul.ie/

You can create a log-in for yourself on the top left-hand side of the page. Once you have done this you will find the OPC in the clubs section. If you have already pre-registered for another club or society then just log in and look in the clubs section for the OPC. Then just pay you membership to a member of the committee and your done.


Any questions send an email to [e-mail]

Áine

[Áine]

Here is everything happenig this week and next for caving.

Mid-Week Caving

There will be a caving trip in Week 3 (Wednesday-February 13th) to the Burren. This trip is for people who have not been caving with the OPC before. If you would like to go on this trip please send the following details to [e-mail];Name; Email; Mobile Phone Number; Have you been caving before (Y/N); Beginners Welcome. Those who are successsful in securing a place on the trip will receive an email with further details.

For further details on caving trips please visit opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1737

SRT (Single Rope Technique) Training

SRT Training will begin on Monday of Week 3 (February 11th) in the boathouse at 7:15pm. 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. Anyone interested in more details or attending the Easter training Trip to Yorkshire should attend SRT training.

Yorkshire Easter Training Trip

The Yorkshire Easter Trip will take place over the Easter Break from College (March 24th to April 1st 2013) and will be for one week. This is the OPC caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales is one of the best places to get qualified instructors and see some magnificient cave systems, www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves This will be our fifth year returning to the Dales.

If you are interested in going to Yorkshire or would like more information send an email to [e-mail] with Yorkshire as the subject line.

[Áine]

Hey Everyone,

It was a great week caving with lots of activity at SRT training and even more underground. Well done to everyone who make the deep descent into the fabulous Old Desmond Cave in Cork over the weekend, hope everyone has managed to clean off the free mud facial!!


Lots happening again this week with training and trips, check out all the information below.

See you in the boathouse tonight for SRT training.

Áine


SRT (Single Rope Technique) Training

SRT Training is on Monday in the boathouse at 7:15pm. 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. Anyone interested in more details or attending the Easter training Trip to Yorkshire should attend SRT training.


Mid-Week Caving
There will be a caving trip this week (Week 5 Wednesday-February 27th) to the Burren. This trip is for both those who have and have not been caving before. The trip is full pending confirmation but if you would like to be added to the waiting list or wish to go on a future caving trip please send the following details to [e-mail]; Name; Email; Mobile Phone Number; Have you been caving before (Y/N); Beginners Welcome. Those who are successsful in securing a place on the trip will receive an email with further details.


Yorkshire Easter Training Trip

The annual OPC Yorkshire Easter training trip will take place over the college Easter break from March 23rd to April 1st for one week.

This is the OPC vertical caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales provides some magnificent cave systems for us to explore over the week, for a taste of the caving available in the area visit the following link;
www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves

The trip will include transport, accommodation, caving gear and three days of instruction by qualified guides and promises to be a very exciting trip - So make sure you keep the dates free....

If you are interested in going to Yorkshire this year or would like more information please send an email to [e-mail] with “Yorkshire” as the subject line.

The trip is open to all club members and beginners are very welcome… As almost all caving in Yorkshire is vertical, anyone interested in going should attend the weekly SRT training in the UL boathouse. SRT (Single Rope Technique) is the method used to enter and explore vertical caves. SRT Training will teach you the basics of using SRT gear and the required rope-work skills in a friendly environment.


Any questions feel free to drop a line to [e-mail]

[Áine]

Hey Everyone,
It's Week 6 so we are halfway through the semester. There is lots happening with caving again this week so have a look at the details outlined below.

For more information about anything or just to have a chat about caving feel free to come along to SRT training.


SRT (Single Rope Technique) Training
SRT Training will begin on Monday in the boathouse at 7:15pm. 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. Anyone interested in more details or attending the Easter training Trip to Yorkshire should attend SRT training.

Mid-Week Caving
There will be no mid-week caving trip this week. Details of the next trip will be in available next week. If you would like to go on a future caving trip please send the following details to [e-mail]; Name; Email; Mobile Phone Number; Have you been caving before (Y/N); Beginners Welcome.

Yorkshire Easter Training Trip
The annual OPC Yorkshire Easter training trip will take place over the college Easter break from March 23rd to April 1st.
This is the OPC vertical caving training trip and the Yorkshire dales provides some magnificent cave systems for us to explore over the week, for a taste of the caving available in the area visit the following link; www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/outdoors/rocksports/caving-and-show-caves
The trip will include transport, accommodation, caving gear and three days of instruction by qualified guides
If you are interested in going to Yorkshire you should attend SRT training in the UL boathouse on Monday at 7:15pm. SRT Training will teach you the basics of using SRT gear and the required rope-work skills in a friendly environment.

For extra information on caving and caving training please visit opc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cavin&action=display&thread=1790

If you have any questions feel free ot drop a line to [e-mail]

Áine