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Sydney Christian Bushwalkers formerly known as Scripture Union Bushwalkers A member of The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc
History The association was founded in June 1974 and adopted the name Scripture Union Bushwalkers because the founders were members of Scripture Union (NSW) who enjoyed bushwalking together. Around August 1982 the association became an affiliated member of The NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. In early December 1989 The Federation was replaced by The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc and in October 1995 Scripture Union Bushwalkers became an affiliated member of The Confederation. On 2 December 2008 the membership of Scripture Union Bushwalkers decided to change the name of the association to Sydney Christian Bushwalkers. Objects Sydney Christian Bushwalkers has 3 objects: 1. To provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in bushwalking and related outdoor and social activities. 2. To promote fellowship amongst Christian bushwalkers. 3. To promote friendship with all bushwalkers. Activities Bushwalks and other outdoor activities are organised throughout the year and are graded from an experienced bushwalker’s viewpoint in accordance with the grade descriptions below. Very Easy: Distance up to 10km - Suitable for those with low fitness or reduced walking ability. The route follows constructed paths, possibly in an urban setting, with occasional ascents/descents being on ramps or steps. Easy: Distance up to 10km - Average fitness required. The route follows well marked tracks but may include several short steep sections. Medium: Distance up to 20 km - Reasonable level of fitness required. Possibly some walking in trackless bushland, steep ascents/descents. Hard: 20-30km in distance - Good fitness required. Thick scrub, steep terrain and boulder hopping may be encountered. Lilo trips are organised down creeks or through canyons during the summer and the occasional caving trip is also organised for those interested in underground exercise. Social activities are also organised from time to time. If you are interested in finding out more then why not come on a bushwalk or other outdoor activity as a visitor. Visitors are welcome on up to 3 outdoor activities per financial year and are covered by both our personal accident and public liability insurance policies. Please note that both members and visitors are required to sign an activity risk waiver form prior to participating in any outdoor activity. However, there is no need to sign a risk waiver in relation to a purely social activity. Children are also welcome to attend suitable activities provided they are under the care of a responsible adult. The responsible adult must also sign risk waivers on behalf of the child prior to any outdoor activity. In order to minimise our impact on the environment we expect all participants to abide by the Bushwalkers Code whilst they are participating in any outdoor activity. Click here to view the walks programme for December 2008 - January 2009 Membership Prospective membership is available to any person aged 18 years or more who agrees with the association’s objects and who intends to become a full member. Prospective membership commences as soon as the person signs the prospective member declaration and the membership risk waiver. If you wish to become a prospective member then download these forms by clicking on prospective member declaration and, upon completion and signing, post them to: Secretary Sydney Christian Bushwalkers PO Box 268 Engadine NSW 2233 A prospective member may participate in as many bushwalks as they wish whilst waiting to become a full member. A prospective member will be considered for full membership after they have participated in at least 3 bushwalks or related outdoor activities. After the committee of Sydney Christian Bushwalkers has approved the prospective member for full membership at one of its meetings (held every 2 months) the secretary will contact the prospective member and request payment of the membership fee ($30). Upon payment of the membership fee the prospective member will be entered into the register of members as a full member. Further information Further information can be obtained by emailing scbushies@yahoo.com.au or by phoning either David or Peter on the numbers shown below.
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