Canoeing 2016 |
Written by Martin Hervey |
As noted in the programme we will be canoeing at Barleylands on Wednesday 13th July. Here are the confirmed details for this event. Cubs need to arrive at Barleylands, at the container near the lake, in full uniform at 6.30pm and they should bring a large (old) towel and a full change of clothes, including underwear and footwear.
BILLERICAY AND WICKFORD SCOUT DISTRICT CANOEING and RAFTING Information for Parents/Guardians and Participants 2016 CUB SCOUTS/BROWNIES
SCOUTS AND EXPLORER SCOUTS/GUIDES
GENERAL
WEIL’S DISEASE Also known as Leptospirosis, this disease can be caught from rat or cattle urine. It is a very rare disease, but potentially serious if not diagnosed quickly, on average less than 20 people per year catch it from rats in the UK, and the majority of these are Farmers or Sewage Workers. Water activity pursuits are a potential but very low risk. If you are taken ill with flu-like symptoms after canoeing, particularly from 2-19 days following, go to your doctor quickly and tell him that you have been involved in water activities and respectfully remind him of the Leptospirosis Reference Unit, Telephone: 01432 268161. Also contact your Section Leader as we need to know and can give you further information. A BCU Fact sheet should be available for you to read at all sessions, but do be aware that it is very, very rare. This activity is available because the Scout District helps at Barleylands Steam Rally and Country Show every September. So that we can continue to run activities at Barleylands, we need adults helping at the Show. Please talk to your Section Leader if you want details.
NEIL BARNES – District Scout Leader, BCU Canoeing Coach
To be returned to the Section Leader BEFORE the canoeing session (Section Leader to bring to Canoeing)
I, parent/guardian of……………………………………………………………………………………………… Confirm that I have read and understood the parent information sheet, that I will send my child with the correct clothing etc, and have advised my section leader of the following: Medical or behavioural problems………………………………………………………………………………… My child can/can not swim 50 metres in canoeing gear…………………………………………………………. I will let my section leader know should any medical problems occur following canoeing.
Signed……………………………………….. Date……………………… |