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Date	Sat 10th Mar 2018
Time	7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location	Location Name Address Click here for a map and directions
Cost	$6 - Joey or Cub Scout $0 - Adults & Scout Helpers
Registrations Close:	Wed 21st Feb 2018 10:00pm
Event Registrations:	Note: - This event is enabled for E-Permission with online registration and electronic signatures. - Please retain your electronic tickets for this event. This is your copy of the participant's registration and consent. - Registration must be received for each person attending this event. - Attendance will not be accepted without registration. - No cash or EFT will be accepted unless organised with your leaders prior.

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General Information

Dear Parents,

1st Balcombe Heights Joeys, Cubs & Scouts are invited to attend the Greater Western Sydney Canoe Fun Day at Lake Parramatta in March.

Meet at Lake Parramatta at 07.30 for a day of picnicking, fun and games paddling in a clean, calm, flat water environment. 
Please do not be late as parking is not plentiful.

Joey Scouts must be accompanied by a parent for the day.
Cub participants should be able to tread water, float and swim a minimum of 25 metres using any stroke whilst wearing a life jacket.
Scout Helpers with a Scout Level 2 Canoe qualification are very welcome to attend.

Activity Plan:

Scouts will learn various Paddling skills such as how to fit their PFD (life jacket) correctly, select the right paddle, what paddle strokes to use and when, practice paddle strokes, how to self rescue, talk about the environment and weather in regard to boating, talk about planning for a trip, navigation, do a deep water rescue, learn how to raft up and swap boats and places in the boat and get in plenty of practice paddling in a safe environment.

Scouts will also learn Aquatics, Swimming and Life Saving skills, such as HELP positions, swimming techniques and recovery operations.

Pre-Arrival Requirements

You need to do both:

1. Scout registration and event payment via the 'REGISTER NOW' link on this page.
2. Fill out an online waiver through the website:

Transport:

Make your own way to:

Lake Parramatta Reserve
entry via Lackey Street, North Parramatta
Click here for a map and directions.

Parking directions:

Please do not be late as parking is not plentiful (in fact less plentiful than before as some of the car park has become picnic area). 

Food and Drinks:

Lunch catering will be available for $5 - All-you-can-eat sausage sizzle, salad & drinks.

Please BYO mess kit (plate, cup, cutlery)

Wet Weather:

Barring severe weather, this event will run in the rain. Bring a rain-coat!

The event will be cancelled in the event of severe weather. Cancellation will be advised by email & SMS.

What to Bring:

Participants will need to wear uniform to and from the venue and bring the following:

• $5 for lunch or your own food
• Snacks
• Drink
• Water Bottle
• 2 towels
• A change of clothes
• Warm jumper
• Water shoes (e.g. Crocs, Sandles, old joggers, NOT Thongs)
• Swimmers
• Rash vest
• Sunscreen
• Broad-brimmed hat
• Yellow Cubs activity book

Participants without water shoes, sunscreen and a hat will not be permitted to participate.

Parents & Siblings:

Parent helpers are always welcome! Please register a ticket for each person attending.

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This event is for current and trial Scout members only.
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate parents, carers or siblings at this event.

Feeling Sick?

Please don't come if you're feeling sick.
Our immuno-compromised youth members are at risk of serious illness if they contract 'simple' viruses or infections.
Regardless, it's not nice to spread your germs with other kids or volunteers.

You should stay home and DO NOT attend Scouts if:

• You have an illness (or even mild symptoms) such as fever, cough, sore throat, rash, or runny nose, even if you think you 'feel fine'.
• You have vomited anytime in the last 24hrs for any reason.

Attendees to any event with signs of illness such as fever, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, etc may be sent home immediately.

More information:

This activity:

• will be under direct adult supervision
• will involve both male and female youth members
• will have both male and female adult leaders present

Activity Contacts:

	General Enquiries: This information page, notification emails and booking confirmations are designed to adequately inform participants & parents so that you can give a fully informed consent. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the activity co-ordinator below: Activity Coordinator: Tim Uidam (Techie) Activity Contact: 0414-405-445 Contact Event Organiser
	Emergency Contact: If you feel that the participant is overdue in returning from the activity, you should contact the nominated emergency contact person below: Emergency Contact: Tim Uidam (Techie) Emergency Contact: 0414-405-445

 

 

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Hope you can make it!

Techie
Tim Uidam
Group Leader

1st Balcombe Heights Scout Group Contact us:   Mobile: 0414 405 445   Email: Group@1stBalcombeHeights.org.au   Website: http://www.1stbalcombeheights.org.au   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stBalcombeHeights Col Sutton Reserve, Baulkham Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills [Map Link]