VA Climbing Volunteer Training & Clinic, Salt Lake City - Utah

04/21/2019 10:00 AM - 04/23/2019 03:00 PM MT

Location

Momentum Climbing
Salt Lake City, UT
United States of America

Summary

This climber specific volunteer training will go over all parts of the climber program and volunteer requirements. This event is closed to Salt Lake City VA members only.

Description

 

This event is closed to Salt Lake City VA members only.

This climbing specific volunteer training will cover everything our volunteers need to know about our climbing program. Our Climbing Program Coordinator, Craig DeMartino will teach adaptive techniques used for athletes in our indoor rock climbing program. The clinic will cover proper PBUS Belay technique, rope work, disability awareness, proper transfers for wheelchair users, a brief overview of the MA system used in the climbing programs, and an overview of the club model so our volunteers can interact on a better platform with our athletes.

Timeline

10am - 12pm : VA Staff/Volunteer Training

1pm - 3pm : Climbing Clinic for VA Members (must sign up through VA hospital)

 

Participants will need a climbing harness and belay device (can bring own or rent from the climbing gym).

If you have questions, please contact Craig DeMartino at craig@adaptiveadventures.org

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