Adventurous Activities are defined in the Victorian Branch “Info Book”.
Activities that present a greater element of risk than any other normal Scouting activity are referred to as “Adventurous Activities”. (These are activities for which our leaders are required to undergo specialised training and/or to demonstrate a prescribed level of competency [RPL] in any one or more of these particular activities. [InfoBook 2007]
An opinion must always be sought from the Branch Activity Leader concerning any other aspect of the proposed activity that may be material to the conduct of that activity or to the proper assessment of the risks associated with the following Adventurous Activities:
- ABSEILING
Victorian Branch Abseiling Council :: Abseiling is a dynamic sport and things are always changing within the VBAC.
Info Book 2007 – Abseiling - BUSHWALKING
Victorian Scout Bushwalking Support Team:: aim to extend the ability of members of the Victorian Branch of Scouts Australia to lead bushwalking parties in a safe and responsible manner by providing training and support to Scouting Leaders, youth members and lay people.
Info Book 2007 – Bushwalking - CAVING
Victorian Scout Caving Team :: The Victorian Scout Caving Team is an activity team in the Victorian Branch of Scouts Australia. Its sole purpose is to introduce the challenges and adventures of caving to Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and their Leaders.
Info Book 2007 – Caving - CANOEING/KYAKING
Info Book 2007 – CANOE AND KAYAK ACTIVITY - HORSE RIDING
Scouting has no prescribed standard or guidelines for Horse riding. - ROCK CLIMBING
Info Book 2007 – Rock Climbing - SAILING
Info Book 2007 – Water Activities - SKI TOURING
Victorian Branch Ski Touring Team ::
Info Book 2007 – Snow Activities - WATER SKIING
Victorian Branch Water Ski Team::
Info Book 2007 – Water Skiing - 4×4 DRIVING & EXCURSIONS
Victorian Scout 4X4 Service Unit :: The Victorian Scout Four Wheel Drive Service Unit is a Scout oriented four-wheel drive club. Membership is open to anyone who is a member, or is eligible for membership, of the Scout Association. Members can enjoy four-wheel driving activities with other Scouts and the opportunity to use their vehicles and skills on a wide range of activities.
Info Book 2007 – Four Wheel Driving
External Experts
From time to time inquiries are made by Leaders for their youth members to participate in an adventurous activity for which the Branch does not have a Branch Activity Leader or a Branch Activity Unit with accredited expert knowledge or experience eg Skydiving. Consequently, it is most unlikely that our Public Liability Insurance would extend to cover youth members or Adult Leaders participating in any such activity. … for more detail see the Info book 2007.
