MOD Lyneham
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 9XX
Mil: 95481 7356
Telephone: 01249 897356
Mobile: 07539 593634
Date: 14 Mar 16 /
‘The AMA recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions’.
BMC Participation Statement
AMA CLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING MEET – N WALES 10 – 12 JUNE 2016 APPLICATION FORM AND ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTION
1. General. The AMA Climbing & Mountaineering Meet is to be held in N Wales and will be based in Llanberis.
2. This instruction provides you with the application (see Annex A), which is used to apply for a place on the weekend and the administrative detail required in which to arrive properly prepared.
3. Aim. The aim of the weekend is three-fold:
a. Conduct single and multi-pitch climbing.
b. Introduce novices to Scrambling on terrain up to Grade 3.
c. Conduct Hill walking activities.
4. Programme of Events. A programme of events is at Annex B.
5. Travel Directions. The weekend is based at:
Bens Cottage
Nant Peris
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4UD
6. Arrival. All members are expected to arrive on the Friday evening. Priority for the accommodation will go to members who are attending the whole weekend.
7. Briefing. An initial brief will take place at 0900hrs Sat 11 June at the accommodation. All members, without exception, are to attend the briefing.
8. Accommodation and Messing. ‘Bens Bunkhouse’ has been booked for the duration of the weekend, which can sleep up to 18 personnel. Please note that all personnel are required to bring their own bedding/sleeping bag. Rooms are to be left clean and tidy before departure. The cost for the weekend is £20 per person.
9. Meals for the duration of the weekend are an individual responsibility. There are ample cooking facilities within the bunkhouse and there are restaurants located in Llanberis which is less than 1 mile away.
10. Equipment. Individuals must bring their own equipment and clothing, no kit is available from the organiser.
11. Duty Status. Individuals must gain parent unit authority to attend and ensure details of the weekend are placed on Part 1 orders. The meet will be run in accordance with 2010DIN10-009 dated Feb 2010 ‘Mountaineering as Sport’ and frago 01 to OpO 14/002 - The Army’s Approach to ‘Risk to Life’ – Sport and Adventurous Training. The weekend is recognised as an official ASCB event, however travel and subsistence costs must still be authorised by own unit budgets – ask your RAO.
12. Civilians. If you are a civilian member of the AMA then please note you will be required to have liability insurance if you want to undertake rock climbing activities as part of the weekend. This could be in the form of Association of Mountaineering Instructor Membership or upgrading your AMA membership for £15 (for a years cover) The British Mountaineering Council - membership. Please bring proof with you and annotate your return with what cover you will have.
13. Safety. There will be a mandatory brief on the Saturday morning prior to any activities. The conduct of training is viewed very seriously by HQ Army and the AMA, so every measure necessary will be adopted to ensure activities are safe. The meet leader has the authority to restrict individuals if they have insufficient experience.
14. In accordance with best practice, all personnel are required to wear the recognised PPE for practical sessions. Safety briefs and risk assessments must be followed throughout the weekend. Personnel who wish to climb in organised and qualified groups must comply with the following caveats:
a. Personnel are to book out and back in with the meet leader, leaving a list of names, training location and a contact mobile telephone number.
b. Personnel are to use their own equipment and transport.
15. Local Information.
a. N Wales has some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK. There is a lifetime of crags and mountains to suit all mountaineering activities and abilities.
b. Pubs. There are various pubs and restaurants located 1 mile from the bunkhouse.
c. Supplies. All necessary supplies can be purchased from shops in Llanberis.
d. Wet Weather. In the event of adverse weather, indoor climbing venues nearby can be used.
16. Points of Contact. Capt Lang is managing all applications for the weekend. Please note that due to financial constraints, once places have been booked, payment is non-refundable. This is due to the AMA paying for the accommodation up front to secure the booking. The only exception to this rule will be if personnel that can no longer attend, nominate a replacement to take their place. In this case a new application and payment must be received prior to the old booking being cancelled. Applications complete with respective payments are to be sent (NLT: 27 May 16) to:
Capt Lang
PO Box 3843
MOD Lyneham
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 9XX
17. Payment can be made by cheque made payable to “Army Mountaineering Association”. Alternatively if you would like to pay by BACS transfer, please use the following details below:
Account Name – Army Mountaineering Association
Account No. – 11249930
Sort Code – 16-19-26
Please quote your name and AMA membership Number when making payment.
Enquiries are to be sent to . He can also be contacted on 95481 7356 or 07539 593634.
18. Summary. The weekend is a fantastic opportunity to network and enjoy the challenges of a great climbing area. Please complete the application at Annex B fully and return it to the meet organiser ASAP.
Ryan Lang
Meet Leader
For Chairman
Annexes:
A. AMA N Wales Climbing & Mountaineering Programme of Events.
B. Application.
Distribution:
Action:
All AMA Members
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The Army Mountaineering Association is a Charity excepted from registration and accounts under Statutory Instrument 1056,
the "Charities (Exception from Registration and Accounts) Regulations 1965".
Details of this status are held with the Charity Commission under reference number 3985657
Annex A to
AMA Climbing & Mountaineering Meet
Admin Instr
Dated 14 Mar 16
AMA CLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING MEET – N WALES 10 - 12 JUNE 16 - APPLICATION
1. Personal details:
Service Number: Rank: Name: Sex:
Unit Address/Contact Address:
Address line 1
Address line 2
Address line 3
Address line 4
Postcode
Contact Telephone Number: AMA Membership Number:
2. Qualifications held – Please select highest qualification held:
NA: RSF: RCF: RCS: RLT: RMT:
RML: RCL: RCI: MLT: SML: ASL:
Date qualification gained:
3. Do you require instruction during the weekend?:
4. Do you require a climbing partner for the weekend?:
5. Are you prepared to instruct?:
6. Next of Kin details: Relationship: Contact Number:
7. Insurance policy details (Civilian members only):
Policy provider: Policy number:
8. Please return this application complete with a cheque for £20 made payable to “Army Mountaineering Association” (NLT: 27 May 16). Alternatively, use the BACS details provided. Please note that payment is non-refundable as the AMA has committed to the booking. Please write your membership number or service number on the back of the cheque. Cash can be sent but is done at the sender’s risk.
9. All cheques are to be sent to:
Capt Lang
PO Box 3843
MOD Lyneham
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 9XX
Annex B to
AMA Climbing & Mountaineering Meet
Dated 14 Mar 16
AMA CLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING MEET – N WALES - PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Fri 10 June 16
1800 - 2300 Members arrive.
Sat 11 June 16
0800 - 0900 - Breakfast.
0900 - Mandatory opening brief will be in the accommodation.
0900 - 1800 - Activities. Groups are to book out. Individuals who require instruction/partners will have one allocated accordingly.
1900 - 2000- Dinner.
2000– Free Time.
Sun 12 June 16
0800 – 0900 - Breakfast.
0900 – 0930 – Clean up and pack kit.
0930 – 1800 - Activities. Groups are to book out. Individuals who require instruction/partners will have one allocated accordingly. Groups will depart on completion of the days activity.
The Army Mountaineering Association is a Charity excepted from registration and accounts under Statutory Instrument 1056,
the "Charities (Exception from Registration and Accounts) Regulations 1965".
Details of this status are held with the Charity Commission under reference number 3985657