Useful Information for Participants on Club Activities

The BWOC Committee has made suggestions of what your family should do if you're "missing in action". Participants should take the time to read this and make their family aware of the contents.

Car Pooling Cost Sharing Policy

Confederation of Bushwalkers (NSW) Bushwalkers' have a Code for Minimal Impact Bushwalking and each participant should be aware of these guidelines.

EXPLANATION OF BWOC GRADES

Each activity in the BWOC Calendar is graded to guide walkers in the type of experience to expect, e.g. SM600 = Distance Under 12km per day Medium (some scrub, rough track) terrain and 600m height gain.

Height gain is the sum (in metres) of all “up hill” ascents during the course of the activity.

Howes Creek - Winter 2008

Explanation of Distance Codes used:

Explanation of Terrain Codes used:

S = Short (under 12k per day)
M = Medium (12 – 20 k per day)
L = Long (over 20 k per day)

E = Easy (Fire trail, tracks, open bushland)
M = Medium (some scub, rough track)
R = Rough (what track?, very scrubby, some climbing)
W = Wet (Canyoning, river crossing, cold)

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PRIOR TO TRIP
1. Ensure that you are fit enough for the degree of difficulty of the trip. If in doubt discuss with the leader well prior to the trip.
2. Arrive at starting point on time.
3. Carry sufficient water for conditions of the trip, generally a minimum of one litre, or two litres or more in hotter conditions.
4. Ensure you are suitably equipped including first aid kit, sunscreen, hat, food, rain gear, whistle, torch and appropriate clothing and footwear. A map and compass may also enhance your enjoyment of the trip.
5. Ensure you complete the sign on sheet after reading the Risk Waiver and noting any risk warnings.
6. Remember to bring a sense of humour and adventure. Our leaders are all volunteers so please remember to be patient and kind.

DURING THE ACTIVITY
1. If you require medication (eg Asthma treatment), make sure you carry your medication with you at all times
2. Follow the leader's instructions. Remember your leader has your welfare at heart. Be courteous, co-operative and helpful to other participants in the group.
3. Generally you should not leave the activity early unless pre-arranged, but if it is necessary you must advise the leader and if requested, sign off on the activity sign on sheet. You must accept a leader's decision to send someone with you to accompany you out.
4. Do not allow yourself to become separated from the group. If experiencing any difficulty such as pace, blisters, shortage of water, advise the leader immediately. Participants should endeavour to maintain a line of sight with people in front and behind them.

5. Car pooling is recommended. If you car pool, the following maximum cost sharing foruma will apply: 10 cents per kilometre plus the cost of fuel for the trip and tolls and park entry fees, divided equally amongst the occupants of the vehicle (including the driver). Adopted at Committee Meeing 19th July 2006.
6. It is your responsibility to allow sufficient distance between yourself and the participant in front so that you are not injured by branches flicking back.
7. Do not fall behind the person appointed 'tail' for any reason without advising the 'tail'.

AT THE END OF THE TRIP
1. Ensure the leader is aware you have made it to the end.
2. Remember to thank the leader.                                                                           Back to Top