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The following is a list of trips proposed by club members. If you wish to participate in a trip, please have the courtesy to register as far in advance as possible as trip leaders have to organise equipment and transport and deal with lots of people at once. Some trips may be forced to change dates, leaders, or details as unforeseen things crop up. Keep a lookout on the web site and email list for the most up to date info. Note that many of the activities listed are inherently dangerous, and you could be seriously injured or even die - please be careful.

Inter-Club Climbing 2010 Monday, 13 September 2010
Trip leader info session Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Spring Rogaine - 15 or 24 Hour options Saturday, 25 September 2010
Sydney to the Gong charity ride Sunday, 7 November 2010
Do you want a Tshirt or a hood? Monday, 30 August 2010
 
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Inter-Club Climbing 2010      Monday, 13 September 2010        Pat Nolan    Limit: 50



Attention all climbers your club needs you!  If you have ever climbed before please consider attending this year’s Inter-Club Climbing Comp.  Whilst the OAC has had much success in the past competing in the individual events as a club we have always fallen short on numbers to pose a serious challenge to Sydey Uni (SURMC).  This year with your help all this could change.  I’m aiming for a shear strength in numbers campaign whereby we lay down the gauntlet and beat SURMC on home soil and claim the prestigious Manky Cam trophy.

The competition entry fee is $6 and includes a rudimentary BBQ afterwards.  If you do decide to come please sign up for the trip otherwise just “Rock up” on the night.  Registration starts at 6pm.

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$6 entry fee

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Trip leader info session       Tuesday, 21 September 2010        Ellen Braybon    Limit: 50

Do you think you've got what it takes to lead an outdoor adventure for our club members?

Would you like to learn some of the skills required to be a trip leader?

Would you like to know what we require of our trip leaders? What skills, experience and safety training we recommend or provide, and how to deal with the logistics and website features etc.

The UTS Outdoor Adventure Club is ALWAYS looking for skilled trip leaders and enthusastic members who are interested in running trips for the club.  Depending on your skills, experience and interest, you might even qualify as a trip leader already!  Even if you don't have heaps of experience, there are many ways to get involved and help out with trip organisation which will allow the club to offer more trips for participants.

I will be organising another trip leader info session, suggested date Tuesday September 21, from about 6pm at UTS, I will update this post with specific information later. 

Club trip leaders are all volunteers, and the UTSOAC committee is extremely appreciative of the time, experience (and patience!) that our trip leaders donate to ensure the club survives.  From time to time trip leaders are rewarded with external training and gear access (and beer).  If you think you have what it takes, and are keen to get more involved in your club, please let us know!  See below for information on our new trip leader sponsorship program

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Introducing the OAC member sponsorship program!

 

If you are a trip leader or are interested in becoming a trip leader for the club this program is for you.

What's on offer?

OAC offers to pay half of your club-related external training fees (up to AUD 400 per year), if in return you run a minimum of 5 club activities. You get re-reimbursed once the club activities have been completed successfully. This offer is subject to budget availability and club committee endorsement of your proposed training and club activities.

How to get it?

Any club member can submit a proposal. Make sure you (1) describe the external training that you are interested in including total costs and requested contribution from OAC and (2) suggest five club-activities including a trip-plan and dates. You will be invited to present your proposal at the next committee meeting and receive a decision the same night.

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Petrol, fees or whatever?

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Spring Rogaine - 15 or 24 Hour options      Saturday, 25 September 2010  till  Sunday, 26 September 2010      Scott Morris    Limit: 25

For more info on what a Rogaine is, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogaine

Rogaines are simply a great chance to put your navigational skills to the test, get off the usual walking tracks and see some countryside you wouldn't otherwise normally see. 

From the event page ( http://www.nswrogaining.org/AboutEvents/Events/10NC/10NC.htm )

This event incorporates the NSW Championships for 2010, but is open to all. Don't be put off by the Champs - this is a completely open event that will cater for all speeds, ages, shapes, sizes and political persuasions!

The Spring 24 will be held in beautiful, fast open forest - mile after mile of spurs and gullies. Mike Hotchkiss, the course setter, has done a terrific job in creating a course that takes full advantage of the large area available and accurate base map, with some intricate detail to test map and terrain reading skills.

The hash house, approximately 3 to 3.5 hours from Sydney and 2 to 2.5 from Canberra, is on private land - a large well grazed paddock with secure all weather access. All but the last few kilometres are sealed.

We will be sharing the paddock with the resident flock of sheep. Late September is lambing season, so you will probably get to see some new-borns. Because its a working paddock with stock, please note that the landholder requires that there be no dogs or on-ground camp fires.

The property will be up for sale, so if you like the area or know someone looking, feel free to put in an offer!!

The setters and vetters have been battling the weather on your behalf. I think all the days on site have been wet so far. So we're christening this one the "High and Dry" rogaine, with fingers and toes crossed. Even with the weather, the course area is quite scenic and its a real pleasure to see running creeks and streams. So far we've seen a nesting eagle, echidnas and an emu, as well as wombats, wallabies and kangaroos.

Last year's OAC review can be found here
http://www.utsoac.org.au/Newsletter.asp?EditionID=135#Review134


!!Entry Fees!!


Full  $78
Concession  $65 (Anyone between 14 and 22 years of age or full time students)

Your team can either choose the 

24 Hr option - You have the full 24 hours to be out on the course grabbing checkpoints

15 hr option - You have only 15 hours within the 24hr window to be out on the course. (ie you need to be AT the hash house for 9 of the 24 hours)

This is a FULL weekend activity, camping either FRI and SAT nights, or just SAT night, depending on logistics....

The event will run rain (like last year), hail or shine (fingers crossed)

Please let me know

- If you have arranged your own team, who else is with you?
- If you're looking for others to team up with
- If you wanted to do 15 or 24 hours, or if you don't really care
- What gear you need
- If you're able to drive, and how many people you can fit (incl gear and yourself)

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Sydney to the Gong charity ride      Sunday, 7 November 2010        Andrew Cummings    Limit: 99

Basically ride a bicycle from Sydney to Wollongong. We have a team taking part in this years MS charity ride, 90km's from Sydney park near Newtown to Wollongong. We will then catch the train back to Sydney.

We are not serious riders and will aim to stay together as a team, its all about getting there and having fun doing it! The numbers are limited so if you are interested register ASAP and I will then send you a link to join our team.

http://register.gongride.org.au/MS-Sydney-to-the-Gong-Bike-Ride/register/

You will need to bring a bycycle (road bike preferably or mountain bike with road tyres), helmet, 1 - 2 liters of water plus some cash for lunch and the train back to Syd.

Please note: spandex is definately not a requirement to join the team! :)





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Costs:

Registration, lunch and train ride home

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Do you want a Tshirt or a hood?       Monday, 30 August 2010  till  Friday, 31 December 2010      Karena Shell    Limit: 100

Do you want a UTS OAC club tshirt or hood? They are now available!

Tshirts are of a cool-dry polyester material. Perfect for being fit and doing it outdoors!



Hoods are cotton and super comfy and warm! Get one soon too keep you warm until summer comes!

Tshirts = $25
Hoods = $35

They come in various sizes and are unisex. Cash only please.

 You can find and purchase this fine attire either at The Ledge at Sydney Uni or by contacting me, Kaz, at kshell117@gmail.com.

Represent OAC in style everywhere you go!

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