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ANOUNCEMENTS Insurance for Adventurous Training Activities
Sport Status
2009DIN01-050 Insurance for Adventurous Training Activities, dated March 2009 - This new DIN clearly states when additional insurance is needed for AT expeditions and what is covered by the MoD. The bottom line is that additional expensive rescue and medical insurance is not necessary for approved adventurous training, as the MoD will cover this liability.
The DIN gives clear advice on what MoD will not cover, such as personal kit, off duty activities and non approved AT. Individuals will need to make their own judgement on the level of insurance they wish to have, including Personal Accident insurance (such as PAX), but there is no longer a mandated MoD requirement to take out additional insurance for AT expeditions.
Mountaineering is now a recognised army sport, alongside rugby and football etc. and joins ‘Sport Climbing’ on indoor walls, which has been a recognised sport for some while. This new
status does however, only apply to AMA meets
attended by AMA members, and approved by the AMA executive committee. There will potentially be a number of benefits from this status including payment of travel to meets and some funding for equipment. This
change in status is ‘hot off the press’ so we will keep
you informed of any
benefits as they
arise. If you planning an expedition, and are told anything different by the
chain of command, including by your SO2 PAT at Div, please
quote the DIN and let me know amavicechair@armymail.mod.uk
Mark and record the following dates and get involved. Further details where not stated is through the Meets Co-ordinator (Barry Whale) and on the website closer to the time. If no POC is listed then we are still looking for volunteers, please do get in touch.
(Starts 7th Oct 09)
Tri-Service Bouldering League
National
The first round at Boulders in Cardiff is rapidly approaching on 7 Oct. The DIN is now out and you can find it on the MOD web under 2009DIN10-042. The League is designed to be fun, competitive and open to all. Turn up, bring along a few others and try your hardest. You can compete for the title, use these comps to assess your progress over the winter, or just have a laugh and fall off a lot! Remember your best 3 scores will count towards the overall competition. DMM will be providing prizes for each round.
(10th Oct 09)
Steve McClure Lectures
Newcastle
Steve McClure will be conducting master classes and lectures at the Newcastle Climbing Wall. Go along and see one of Britain’s top climbers in action. Look out for Steve in the next edition of the journal.
(10-11 Oct 09)
Army Team Training
Wrexham
Llanymynech and Llangollen are both excellent venues and were entertaining last year. If the weather is poor then the new wall in Telford will be used.
Contact: Team Manager Pete Skinsley Tel: 07742 194128
(19-23 Nov 09)
Autumn meet
Costa Blanc, Spain
Rich Mayfield will host fellow AMA members at his ‘Orange House’ on the Costa Blanca this year. A great venue at any time of year, it will be especially popular in November; great rock, easy access to the coast, a pool and Rich on hand to advise on the best of the local rock (and there is loads of it!!) you just have to make this one!
Contact: Rich Mayfield rich@theorangehouse.net
(28-29 Nov 09)
Army Team Training
Hereford
A weekend of climbing and route setting with the obligatory curry night thrown in! Andy long will also be along to provide some coaching.
Contact: Team Manager Pete Skinsley Tel: 07742 194128
(23-24 Jan 10)
Army Team Training
TBC
(27-28 Feb 10)
Army Team Training TBC
(13-14 Mar 10)
Army Team Training TBC
(26-28 Feb 10)
Sun Rock Meet Calpe, Spain
(2-5 Apr 10) Easter Meet
Ben Nevis
(29-31 May 10) Spring Meet Lake District
(25-27 Jun 10)
AMA Annual General Meeting
JSTMC (I), North Wales
(17-31 Jul 10 TBC)
JSAM – European Alps Alps TBC
(28 - 30 Aug) Summer Meet
Peak District
(24 Sep 10) President’s Dinner
Shrivenham
(23-24 Oct 10) Autumn Meet
Devon & Cornwall
(29 Dec 10 – 5 Jan 11)
New Year Meet
Cairngorms
Details at
DIARY
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