Grade B - Climbing Instructor Training

Grade B Course: 

SUN June 2, 2 pm-WED June 5, 1 pm, 2019 @ Wente Scout Reservation

Cost: $150 before 5/15; $200 after - Includes all meals(dinner SUN-breakfast WED), training material and lodging (camp tents).

Questions? Email michelle.behrendt@scouting.org.

HEALTH INFORMATION:

Climbing activities are by nature very physically challenging and demanding.  Participants should be in good physical health and be ready and able to climb, belay, hike and carry gear.  If you have special needs or require special accommodations please describe below and on the reverse of this form.  You will need a BSA medical history form sections A,B&C available at: http://www.sfbac.org/resources/forms#health

Climbing Instructor Training

Any Unit planning to have a climbing outing, must have at least one certified Level 2 Climbing Instructor trained to the appropriate level of the Climbing activity.

About the Training: The San Francisco Bay Area Council is part of a Multi-Council Collaboration, the Cal-Neva Climbing Collaboration, providing Climbing Instructor Training. Individuals will be able to choose the appropriate climbing training session to match their climbing training needs.

• Grade A – An indoor facility, any climbing site that uses engineered protection systems. Requires 20 hours of training.

• Grade B – Any climbing site that uses natural anchors (i.e. boulders or trees) or climbing bolts installed by a qualified individual. - Requires 30 hours of training.

• Grade C – A climbing site that uses artificial protection. - Requires 40 hours of training.

All those 18-20 years of age will receive a Level 1 Climbing Instructor Certification. Those 21 years old who complete the courses will receive a Level 1 and Level 2 Climbing Instructor certification.

For questions regarding the Climbing Instructor Training, please email michelle.behrendt@scouting.org who is the current Climbing Program Manager for the Collaboration.