Page 7 - 2010 AMA Spring

CONGRATULATIONS
Please take a look at their website: Congratulations go to the winners of the Autumn 09 Gear www.bouldersclimbingcentre.co.uk
Giveaway; the names pulled from a chalk bag were Barry Whale and Howie Barnes, who win a hoody and chalk bag respectively.
One of the best indoor climbing facilities in the country; our thanks
go to Boulders for their continued support to the Association and the Army Climbing Team.
Mark and record the following dates and get involved. Further details where not stated can be obtained through the Meets Co-ordinator (Barry Whale) and will be on the website closer to the time. We are always looking for people to help organize meets. If you feel you could contribute, please contact the Meets Co-ordinator. Meets marked as ‘BSAE’ will be run joint- ly with the British Services Antarctic Expedition Squad.
Also, the Training and Development Officer will be reinvigorat- ing the series of training and workshops provided during asso- ciation meets. These will take place during a single day or morning of the meet and will be open to all members of the association at no personal cost. If you are interested in attend- ing these then please try to make your intentions known as early as possible in order that instructors can be sourced. If you are interesting in helping to run a workshop or coaching ses- sion, please contact Sam Marshall, the TDO.
2–5th April 10
Easter Meet
Kinlochleven
A departure from the normal location for this year; the Easter Meet will be on Ben Nevis, Scotland. I know what you’re think- ing......Should I squeak my boots or sharpen my axes?! We wait with baited breath to see how the conditions pan out.
Contact: Jonathan Petch 07954 321 047
14th April 10
REME Climbing Champs Craggy Island, Guildford
Contact: Mike Smith usersm7148@aol.com
7–9th May 10
Army Team Training
Hereford/Wye Valley
A dual meet in the beautiful Wye Valley with coaching for the Army Team whilst the Antarctica squad continue their demand- ing training schedule.
Contact: Sven Hassall 94475 5652
20–21st May 10
Army Climbing Champs
Cardiff
After the fantastic hosting and route setting of last year; the Army champs will again be at Boulders in Cardiff.
Contact: Pete Skinsley 96161 5778
29–31st May 10
Spring Meet
Lake District
Including scrambling, multi-pitch climbing and navigation work- shops depending upon weather conditions and numbers attending.
Contact: Dennis Healy 94641 4680
25–27th June 10
Annual General Meeting/BSAE
North Wales
The AGM will again me hosted at JSMTC(I) on the beautiful island of Anglesey. Always a hit, the AGM offers the proximity of Gogarth, Llanberis, the Carneddau, in short the majority of the countries greatest mountain experiences on the doorstep. This year there will also be mountaineering workshops provid- ed on both days. Oh, and the bar is open until late!
Contact: Will Brant brains_w@hotmail.com
17–31 July 10
Joint Services Alpine Meet/BSAE European Alps
Contact: Paul Edwards amavicechair@armymail.mod.uk
28–30 Aug 10
Summer Meet/BSAE
Peak District
Including learning to lead and ‘climb harder’ workshops.
Contact: Jon Leighton 07900 891 649
24th Sept 10 President’s Dinner Shrivenham
This is a non climbing meet.
Contact: TBC, please check the website.
31st Aug–03rd Sept 10
Autumn Meet
Lundy
A fantastic opportunity to climb on this wonderful island at a cost subsidised by the association. Limited places available so please book early.
Contact: Barry Whale 94641 4686
23–24 Oct 10
South West Meet
Devon or Cornwall
Including sea cliff climbing workshops and the opportunity for guided climbing.
Contact: Barry Whale 94641 4686
26–28th Oct 10
Inter Services Climbing Champs EICA, Ratho, Edinburgh
Contact: Pete Skinsley 96161 5778
27–28th Nov 10
Army Training Meet Hereford/Wye Valley
Coaching climbing and the regular curry!
Contact: Sven Hassall 94475 5652
02nd Dec 10
UKSF Sports Climbing Championships Hereford
All details via ECC ISTAR 22 SAS
29 Dec 10 – 05th Jan 11
New Year Meet/BSAE
Cairngorms
Following the unfortunate cancelation of the meet at Tulloch in 09, the winter meet will once again return to the cairngorms for 2010. If this year has been anything to go buy, we can all expect plenty of snow, ski-ing and epics. A Winter Mountaineering Proficiency Course (WMP) and Winter Climbing Proficiency (WCP) will be on offer to those with the relevant pre-requisites. Winter (and winter climbing workshops) also available.
Contact: TBC
Details at www.ArmyMountaineer.org.uk
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