Skiing, 'Skiccat, Skicadet 1 and 2', Bavaria, Feb 2011, IDs
1067-8
Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training (CCAT)
The aim to the expeditions was to introduce Alpine Ski Touring
and pisted skiing to Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV’s) from the
ACF, CCF and ATC, further develop those who have previous experience and provide
an opportunity for CFAV’s to gain an instructor qualification or revalidate
existing qualifications.
SKICCAT 04-12 Feb 11
This expedition was solely dedicated to the introduction and
development of CFAV’s, 37 students and 6 instructors attended, delivering a
package of Joint Service Basic Ski Proficiency (Alpine), Advanced Proficiency
Alpine, Ski Touring Proficiency awards and Snowsport Scotland Snowlife Awards,
Alpine Ski Leader qualifications and 3 year revalidations.
SKICADET1 12-19 Feb 11
This expedition was predominately dedicated to the
introduction and development of Cadets, 37 students and 6 instructors attended
delivering a package of Joint Service Basic Ski Proficiency (Alpine), Advanced
Proficiency Alpine, Ski Touring Proficiency awards and Snowsport Scotland
Snowlife Awards.
SKICADET2 19-26 Feb 11
This expedition was predominately dedicated to the
introduction and development of Cadets, 30 Cadets, 9 CFAV’s and 6 instructors
attended delivering a package of Joint Service Basic Ski Proficiency (Alpine),
Advanced Proficiency Alpine, Ski Touring Proficiency awards and Snowsport
Scotland Snowlife Awards.
All candidates were transported to and from the UK by coach. 3
pickup and drop off points were arranged - Derby Train Station, South Mimms
Service Area M25 and Dover Priory Train Station. This best suited the geography
of the students and coach routing to Dover.
The expeditions were based at Haus Am Bunnenbach, Sontofen
situated in the heart of the Bavarian Alps which accommodates 50 persons and is
ideally located with 16 ski resorts and hundreds of touring routes within a 30
minute drive.
Skiing equipment was hired through local companies allowing
easy access to repair and exchange services.
All three expeditions were extremely successful and over 60
students were trained at Basic and intermediate Levels and are now ready to move
on to leader and Instructor awards next season. The Ski Touring groups added to
their log book experience and will now be able to apply for the Ski Tour Leader
Award through the Joint Service Ski Scheme. Five Ski Leaders revalidated their
Snowsport Scotland Ski Leaders award and are now current. Twelve aspirant Ski
Leaders were also assessed for the Snowsport Scotland Ski Leaders Award, six
were successful, and six were deferred. They will be given the opportunity to
attend a 2 day re-sit next season. The ACF and CCF have eleven new Ski Leaders
who will now have the ability to organise and lead expeditions within their own
Units. This is in addition to the Ten Leaders qualified in the 2010 season. The
success of these courses can also be measured in the fact that we are already
receiving applications for next season SKICCAT Exercises.
These expeditions would not have been possible without the
generous support of the Ulysses Trust.
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