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ADVENTURE TRAINING

Welcome to Adventure Training in the North Region where cadets can experience challenges both physical & mental at the same time have a great time at little or not cost. The aim of the whole of the Region & its Wings is to expose young people to all the adventurous opportunities which are available to them in a safe but often exciting environment. All the activities which our cadets participate in, are supervised and the young people are trained by formally qualified and experienced instructors and staff.

Activities available to cadets include:

Overseas expeditions to:

 

The North Region Adventure Training Panel

REGIONAL ADVENTURE TRAINING TECHNICAL OFFICER
Sqn Ldr Yeomans BE'd RAFVR(T)
01347 848261 Ext 7460

Wing Adventure Training Technical Officers

Central & East Yorkshire Wing
Flt Lt Gordon McElroy

Cumbria & North Lancashire Wing
Sqn Ldr Helen Gerrish

Durham/Northumberland Wing
Flt Lt John Scott

East Lancashire Wing
Sqn Ldr Dave Archibald

East Cheshire & South Manchester Wing
Sqn Ldr Mike Eckersley

South & West Yorkshire Wing
Sqn Ldr Ian Johnson

Role & Responsibilities

The Regional Adventure Training Technical Officer is responsible for the overall co-ordination, monitoring & reporting of al Corps recognized adventure training activities & related matters that are undertaken within & by the Region. In addition he is to prepare, provide and organize Regional Training Course for staff within the North Region.

Useful Links

National Governing Bodies for Adventurous Activities:

Trekking, walking, mountaineering, climbing (BMC)

Canoeing & Kayaking (BCU)

Mountain Biking (BCF)

Nordic and Downhill Skiing

Sailing

Parachuting

Hang Gliding

Caving (BCA)

Basic Expedition Leaders Award (BELA)

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)