Committee Meeting and Training

The SRA committee met this week. This was the 5th time this year. The committee meet 6 times a year. (we have one more meeting before the AGM) We discuss all matters regarding Scottish Rafting from Access to Qualifications and Training. The committee has been made up from the same few people for a while now and they really could do with some help in their projects. They all do it for the love and it is a voluntary post. It would be great to get some fresh blood in the committee in 2008. You do not need to take a named post.
Over the last year they have been involve on your behalf with Upper River Tay Agreements and Spey Access issues. All these issues help the companies giving you your jobs so it is worth while. The comittee have worked with the SRA Trainers to add some courses to the calender and develop the training scheme in line with the IRF. Check the IRF website here to see your qualifications are recognised in all IRF countries. 3 Trainers have also developed some great Power Point Presentations for the 6 day courses. The SRA has also invested in a Laptop and Projector to deliver these presentations.

The SRA are looking for new trainers. If you are a Level 3 Unrestricted Trip Leader and have been for at least 1 year then please get in touch with Cam Allan srarafttraining@aol.com and find out how to get involved.

The SRA has approved 4 Six Day Raft Guide Training Courses in the last year. We are running our own one in March 2008. The committee are keen to find out if Raft Companies would be interested in running more SRA Approved courses. Please get in touch with Cam Allan sraratftraining@aol.com

The SRA Training Officer Cam Allan enjoying his job on a six Guide Course.

Sore Tooth on the Orchy Guide Training Course September 2007 Trainer Cam Allan

Sheep Trolley Gorge on the Orchy. Guide Training Course September 2007. Trainer Bruce Low