British Mountaineering Council The British Mountaineering Council has a membership of over 52,000 and promotes the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers and the freedom to enjoy their activities. Through a democratic representative structure the BMC will:
- Negotiate access improvements and promote cliff and mountain conservation.
- Promote and advise on good practice, facilities, training and equipment.
- Support events and specialist programmes, including youth and excellence.
- Provide services and information for members.
- BMC Member Services - offering wide ranging and specialist services and information:
- Quarterly copies of Summit Magazine - all the latest issues and events, guest features and training updates;
- The InfoService for travel information, new starter packs, good practice advice and authoritative medical information.
- Insurance to rely on - an unrivalled combination of free world-wide personal liability and disability insurance for individual members, backed up by comprehensive and competitive travel insurance covering most outdoor activities.
- Events - an action packed calendar, including youth events, competitions, conferences and seminars.
- Training and education programmes include subsidised winter and alpine training, winter lectures, Student Good Practice Seminars, winter and alpine safety videos and Next Step training.
BMC,
177 - 179 Burton Road, Manchester. M20 2BB
Tel 0161 445 6111
E-mail: office@thebmc.co.uk
www.thebmc.co.uk
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland
Founded in 1970 by the Association of Scottish Climbing Clubs, The Mountaineering Council of Scotland represents Mountaineering in Scotland, by protecting, informing and developing the interests of hill walkers, climbers and ski-mountaineers.
We have almost 10,000 members – not just in Scotland – comprising nearly 7000 Club Members in 125 Affiliated Clubs and 3000 Individual Members. Check out our Membership Benefits – and join us today! We represent our members’ interests in the areas of Access & Conservation; Mountain Safety; Sports Development and Membership Services. Our Staff based in our Perth office (click here for details and location map), are responsible for the delivery of work programmes for each of these key areas, and for supporting our membership.
We rely heavily on Volunteers who work on our Committees on behalf of the membership and contribute to our Corporate Plan and Work Programmes. We are always pleased to hear from prospective volunteers, so please contact our Senior Officer if you are interested.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland
The Old Granary,
West Mill Street,
Perth,
PH1 5QP
Telephone. 01738 493942
Fax. 01738 442095
Email. info@mountaineering-scotland.org.uk
Web: www.mountaineering-scotland.org.uk
Mountain Leader Training UK
Mountain Leader Training UK was established in 1991. The Board is based at the Plas y Brenin campus and administers the Mountain Instructor Scheme (MIA & MIC) and the European Mountain Leader Award (EML). MLTUK work closely with Plas y Brenin to deliver these specialist awards.
The Board is managed by the four home nation training boards (see below) and the mountaineering councils (see above). Its principal remit is to promote, co-ordinate and assist its members in the provision of the training for mountain leading and instructing. It is also expected to set and maintain standards for those who wish to lead others and to represent the UK internationally in matters pertaining to mountain training and awards.
Capel Curig, Conwy, LL20 OET
Tel: 01690 720272
info@mltuk.org
www.mltuk.org
Contact: Steve Long or Sue Doyle.
Home Nation Mountain Training Boards
There are four home nation mountain training boards and Plas y Brenin is directly involved with those in England, Scotland and Wales (MLTE, MLTS and MLTW). These Boards are responsible for the Walking Group Leader (WGL), Single Pitch Award (SPA) and Mountain Leader (ML) schemes. Additionally the MLTS is responsible for the Winter Mountain Leader Award (ML(W)).
Each one of these schemes applies to the entire UK and candidates receive literature that has been agreed between all the boards. Currently over 6,000 people register with the four boards each year, receiving practical training and assessment in the skills of walking, climbing, mountaineering and party leadership.
The Mountain Training Boards are run by representatives from a wide range of user groups including education, the voluntary youth sector, activity provider associations and the mountaineering councils. Aided by expert professional staff the boards develop the training schemes through a variety of consultations and quality assurance programmes.
Siabod Cottage, Capel Curig, Conwy, LL24 OES
Tel: 01690 720314
Website: www.mlte.org
E-mail: info@mlte.org
Executive Secretary - Andy Say.
MLTS, Glenmore, Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1QU.
Tel 01479 861248
Email: mlts@aol.com
www.mltuk.org
Secretary: Allen Fyffe.
Bwrdd Hyfforddi Arweinwyr Mynydd Cymru
MLTW Siabod Cottage, Capel Curig, Conwy. LL24 0ET
01690 720 361
info@mltw.org
www.mltuk.org
Contact: Phill Thomas
British Canoe Union
Canoeing offers a wide range of activities, some based on competition and others on journeying and adventuring. Canoeing is a sport rich in potential for young and old, adventurous and less adventurous.
One of the best ways to know what canoeing has to offer is on a course. Under expert guidance you will learn the basic techniques, and the simple safety rules, which will allow you to enjoy a life time of water wanderings, or aquatic adventure.
British Mountain Guides
British Mountain Guides
Capel Curig, Conwy, LL24 OET.
Tel: 01690 720 386
Sport England
3rd Floor
Victoria House
Bloomsbury Square
London WC1B 4SE
Tel: 020 72731500
The Welsh Canoe Association
The Welsh Canoe Association
Canolfan
Tryweryn,
Frongoch,
Bala,
Gwynedd LL23 7NU
Tel: 01678 521199
Fax: 01678 521158
The British Orienteering Federation
Riversdale
Dale Road
North Darley
Dale
Matlock
Derby DE4 2HX
Tel: 01629 734042
Director - Derek Allison.
|
