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Information for leaders

Quick links

Submit a walk for the Walks Program online

Download a walk report form in usual pdf form | (or .doc form)

Change details of a walk

Special note for leaders while Covid-19 restrictions are in force:

1. All activities will be “contact leader” and strictly limited to the number of people allowed by the government guidelines for outdoor gatherings. This includes the leader, members, prospectives and guests.

2. Rather than sign the Walk Report Form (as is usual practice), collect the contact details beforehand and hold a roll-call before the activity commences. Members' responses will indicate that they have read, understood, and accepted the requirements on the Walk Report Form (available above), namely that:

In participating in this activity as a financial member of The Bush Club, I am aware that this may expose me to risks that could lead to injury, illness, death, or to loss of or damage to my property, and that the leader may not have walked this track before &, even with thorough preparation, there may be risks associated with it which have not been anticipated. To minimise these risks, I have endeavoured to ensure that this activity is within my capabilities; and that I am carrying food, water, and equipment appropriate for the activity. I have advised the activity leader if I am taking any medication or have any physical or other limitation that might affect my participation in the activity. I agree that if I choose to leave this activity early, I will notify the leader and I am personally responsible for my welfare and safety.

3. All members will maintain a safe distance of 1.5 m at ALL times.

 

Leading a walk

Are you qualified to lead walks for The Bush Club?

Notes for leaders

Once you've decided to lead a walk, click here to view or download Notes for Leaders. - a checklist / set of practical guidelines, including

  • planning your walk
  • submitting your walk and what to include
  • conditions for a walk to go ahead
  • things to watch out for at the start and during the walk
  • at the end of the walk

Also check our useful links - for transport and tide timetables, track closures,fire bans, route ideas


Leader profiles

Click here to send in your profile to include on the program.


Personal Locator Beacon - PLB

The club has two PLBs for leaders to borrow. Click here to find out how.

Abseiling

Click here to check the club's abseiling policy (Close the window to return here)

For abseiling trips, you will need the Abseiling Report and Risks Waiver form. (Click here to download it)

You may want to send the first page to participants to pre-read before the day of the walk.

Accidents on walks

If there has been an accident, add a note in your walk report email or the appropriate space at the bottom of the Walk Report form.

  • If club requirements and guidelines are not followed and there is an incident involving a claim, then there is a risk that the leader, another club member or the club itself may be held accountable.
    It is important that the requirements and guidelines are followed so that cover under the Bush Club’s liability policy may protect all three.
  • Click here to view the Bush Club Insurance Policy

Click here to download the Claim Form the injured person must send to the insurer if they are making a claim.


Click here for the complete list of forms for leaders

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