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Take a look at the Trips Program to see what walks are coming up. Book
early to avoid disappointment as many walks fill quickly. The best way
to book on a walk is to attend the next Club night and put your name down
on the walk sheet. You will find some walks are designated "New"
where new members are given priority on easier walks.
Limitations on numbers apply for all trips. Participants who book on
the sheet on Club nights must contact the leader by 9 pm on the Tuesday
before the walk to confirm (or cancel) your attendance and to make transport
/ rendezvous arrangements. Don't expect the leader to hold your place
on a walk if you don't contact them by this time.
Read the Club Walks Information page to learn more about how walks are
organised and what the Gradings mean. If you are new to bushwalking also
look at the Bushwalking Information page to see what equipment you could
need and learn about BBC's environmental policy.
Most trips are by private transport. Please inform the leader when booking
if you require or can offer transport. Petrol cost is shared between passengers
and driver at the rate of 1.5 x cost of petrol divided between number
of people in the car. If public transport is used, details will be advised
by the leader.
How Walks Are Organised
The following guidelines outline the responsibilities of participants
on any activity run by the Bayside Bushwalking Club.
How to book on an activity
There are two ways in which you can book on an activity. Both rely on
you giving the leader adequate notice. The notice varies between activities
and leaders but should be no less than 5 days.
Booking at a Club meeting
Choose the activity that you wish to be a part of and if you have any
questions discuss them with the leader.
Fill out the booking form neatly with the following information:
- First name and surname (use separate entries for each family member
that will be participating)
- Full address, postcode and telephone number.
- Your Emergency Contact's name and telephone number. Your Emergency
Contact is the person with whom you will leave the trip details
and the Club Contact's phone number in case of an emergency.
- Number of transport seats you can provide, or if you need transport.
Booking outside of the Club meeting
To book outside Club meetings it will be necessary to provide all of the
above information to the leader over the phone (before 9:00pm please).
Further Guidelines
- Check with the leader the type of terrain and conditions that you
are likely to encounter, e.g. steep hills, off track, distance. Carefully
consider the grading of the walk and whether it is suited to your capabilities.
- Do not forget to inform the leader of any medical condition which
may affect your ability to complete the walk.
- Discuss with the leader your need for tent sharing or other equipment.
- Ensure that you are adequately equipped with stout and comfortable
footwear, waterproofs, and clothing to suit the conditions that could
prevail.
- Make sure that your Emergency Contact is informed of the Club
Contact's number and the details of the location of the walk and
your estimated time of arrival back home.
- All participants are required to remain with the group throughout
the walk/activity unless otherwise advised by the leader and to comply
with the leader's instructions at all times.
- People who book on every walk and only turn up if they feel like it
will soon earn a reputation and be quickly rejected by walk leaders.
- Book early to avoid disappointment and to assist the leader. If you
are unable to attend an already booked activity please notify the leader
as soon as possible.
- Leaders will wait only 15 minutes at the agreed meeting place for
late comers. So be early!
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