Australian Climbing Association (Qld) (ACAQ)

Howdy climbing clubbers and the public,

the Townsville and JCU Climbing Club would like to suggest that you like the ACAQ on Facebook and maybe also signing up to the ACAQ. The cost to sign up to the ACAQ is $15 per annum and this money ensures that climbing in Queensland has some form of representation.

You can follow this link to the ACAQ membership page:

http://www.climb.org.au/index.php?page_id=12&action=join

and this link to the ACAQ Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136460579760627&ap=1

or alternatively follow this link to the Tsv&JCUCC and click the link there from here:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_183277571708325&ap=1

Thank you for your time.

club on facebook

The Tsv&JCUCC is now on facebook. The idea is to get a more interactive website in which the whole club and by extension the Towsville climbing community can interact, discuss, share photo's.

This blog will still be used as the official Climbing Club website, where information about the club, past and future trips and photo's will be posted.

Please follow this link to the climbing club's Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_183277571708325&ap=1

Bowen Beaches March 2008

Upcoming Courses

Hi Climbers,

Is anyone interested in doing either a Top Rope Climbing course or a Vertical Rescue Course? Here is a bit of information about each course:

Top Rope Course:
The top-rope climbing course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to locate a suitable climbing route (using a guide-book), rig a solid and reliable anchor system, operate a belay system and then climb the route using a range of climbing techniques. Training also covers selection and use of equipment, abseiling skills and climbing safety calls. Training is designed to be realistic and customised to suit your particular needs. An added bonus to doing this course is being able to borrow JCURCC gear to go climbing on your own!

• Duration = 2 days nominal may vary according to individual aptitude)
• Cost = Based on number of people booked. JCU students receive a 10% discount on final price (i.e. if we get 8 people on a course, each person w/ a valid JCU student ID will only have to pay $276.30).
  

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• Enrolment Requirements = Must be at least 15 years of age, Speak, read and understand the English language (unless accompanied by a skilled translator), Fit and healthy for climbing (requires flexibility & agility)
• Location = Mount Stuart
  
• Equipment = Please contact your trainer direct to discuss your equipment requirements.
• Qualification = Statement of attainment that is nationally accredited. These units can be used as partial completion of SRO050203 Diploma Outdoor Recreation. This course is designed for participation in recreational top-rope climbing.
• Training units = SROCLN001A: Demonstrate simple climbing skills on natural surfaces, SROCLN002A: Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces, SROCLN003A: Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

Vertical Rescue Course:
The vertical-rescue course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to deal with emergencies that could occur within the context of outdoor recreational activities at height. Training covers anchor systems, approach to the casualty, vertical mobility, evacuating a casualty to safe ground, plus a range of specialist units to adapt the course to your needs. Training is designed to be realistic and customised to suit your particular situation.

• Duration = 4 days nominal (may vary according to individual aptitude) -- 3 days if you have recently completed the Top Rope Course
• Cost = Per person depending on number of people booked. Again, students receive a 10% discount ( i.e. if a total of 8 people sign up, JCU students will pay $414.90 for the course)
  

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• Enrolment = Must be at least 15 years of age, Speak, read and understand the English language, Fit and healthy for participating in activities involving work at height
• Location = Mt. Stuart
• Equipment = Please contact your trainer direct to discuss your equipment requirements.
• Qualification = Statement of attainment that is nationally accredited. These units can be used as partial completion of SRO050203 Diploma Outdoor Recreation. This course is designed for participation in a vertical rescue.
• Training units = SROOPS001B: Implement minimal environmental impact practices, SROOPS002B: Plan for minimal environmental impact, SROODR001A: Apply basic outdoor recreational logistics, SROODR002A: Plan outdoor recreation activities, SROODR003A: Plan outdoor recreation activities (advanced), SROABN001A: Demonstrate simple abseiling skills on natural surfaces, SROABN002A: Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system, SROABN003A: Apply single pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces, SROABN004A: Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces, SROCLN003A: Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces, SROVTR001A: Perform vertical rescues, SROVTR002A: Perform complex vertical rescues, SRXEMR002A: Coordinate emergency response

Please let me know if you are interested.

Emma
jcurcc@gmail.com

Mt. Stuart Trip Saturday 21 April 2007

Hi climbers,

I will be running a climbing trip to Mt. Stuart next Saturday 21 April. We will meet at uni at 12:30 and be back at uni by 6 PM. Please contact me to sign up for this trip (email: jcurcc@gmail.com, mobile: 0415 187 475, office: 07 4781 4062). As usual, you must be a paying member to attend the trip and you can pay when we meet at uni.

Cheers!

Emma
Treasurer, JCURCC / RANQ, Inc.

BBQ at the Club Thursday 19 April 2007

Hello all,

We have our first bbq for the year this thursday (19th April) and we need some volunteers. Well not exactly volunteers as free food and a couple of beers may be forthcoming for those who pitch in and lend a hand.

We will start setting up around 6:30 and usually start cooking about 7 or so.

If anybody is keen to come along and have a good time and get to know each other give me a call or just show up on the night.

As i said free food and beer!

Cheers

Evan Stephens

0419 707 573

Top Rope Course 28-29 April 2007

Hi Climbers,

I am booking a top rope course for climbing club members for 28-29 April 2007. This is a 2-day course and after successful completion, you will be able to set up climbs at Mt. Stuart on your own! That means that you can climb any time, even if there aren't organised club trips; one of the perks of being a (paying) member and top rope certified is that you can borrow club gear for your own personal use!

Cost per person:
$307 (non-students)
$276.30 (students with valid uni ID)

I am trying to fill up a course and need about 2 more people in order to get this discounted rate. Please let me know if you are interested as I do need to send out course learning materials that you will need to finish prior to course commencement.

If you can't do those dates, send me an e-mail with dates that would better suit you and I can go about organising a second course for club members.

I am also including a little information sheet about the course (attached).

Cheers!

Emma

The evidence is in: Steve Baskerville is not the devoted boulderer he claims to be. See for yourselves!

JCURCC Update - Friday 13 October 2006

1. Team JCU at Australian University Games

A big congrats to team JCU for a wonderful performance at the Australian University Games last month in Adelaide! The team consisted of Marissa Land, Josie Symons, Steve Baskerville, Nick Larsen, Paul McCann, and Emadch Beck, and collectively managed to win 4 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals!

2. Climbing trip to Mt. Stuart Sunday 22 October

Please sign up for the trip by replying to this email - there are only 16 spots on the trip for safety reasons so please reply if you want to go on the trip and I will send more information. We generally meet at uni at 11:30, organize membership, gear, and transport, and then head up to the mountain and return to uni by 6:30 PM.

3. Climbing competition at Anaconda Friday 28 October

The new Anaconda has opened up in Townsville and along with a great selection of climbing and outdoor equipment, they have their own climbing wall on which they will host a climbing competition. Look for the entry form in the Bulletin (don't know exactly when it will be out but that's the only way you can enter the competition). There are several prizes that will go to the people who can climb the fastest (without chalk), and these prizes are pretty awesome:

First Prize is a trip for 2 to New Zealand including airfare, 4 nights accommodation, helicopter ride, bungy jumping, and more!

Second and third prizes involve biking stuff and camping stuff worth about $150-$500!

4. Dive club pubcrawl SATURDAY 28 October (NOT FRIDAY as previously stated)

The climbing club has been invited to join the dive club on their pubcrawl next Friday for a wicked Halloween celebration. I have been on a number of these dive club pubcrawls and have yet to be disappointed so sign up today! You can contact the dive club at: jcudiveclub@hotmail.com or go to their information stand at the Uni Club on Thursdays from 12-2 PM.


That's all for now, folks! Hope to see some new (and old) faces next week!

Cheers,

Emma
Treasurer
JCURCC/RANQ

More Maggie pics

And a few more pics from the Maggie trip!

Maggie Trip

Hi everyone,

Thanks to all who participated in our Maggie excursion a few weeks ago! Photos courtesy of Ana Cano Gomez.

Ladies Singlets for Sale!

Hi ladies,

We now have JCURCC singlets for $18 available in the following colours:
black
white
yellow -- SOLD OUT
hot pink
bright orange
turquoise


To purchase one, please contact Emma (emadch.beck@jcu.edu.au or 0415 187 475) to arrange a time/place to meet. We don't have very many left so better get one soon!

Emma

Louise on Greenhouse Effect

Eye of the Tiger - Photo by Louise Woodside.

Eye of the Tiger - Photo by Louise Woodside

Mt Stuart - Photo by Louise Woodside.

Meike on Greenhouse Effect - Photo by Louise Woodside.

Meike on Greenhouse Effect - Photo by Louise Woodside.

Bowen Beaches
Saturday 11 June 2005


Horseshoe Bay. Photo by Kate Boicourt.

Horseshoe Bay. Photo by Kate Boicourt.

Tianna. Giving it a go. Photo by Kate Boicourt.