Your HSR Challenge Tower has a training event planned for the weekend of February 19-21. It will begin at 6pm on February 19th at the Hood Scout Reservation Challenge Tower. There are a two levels of training. Both levels of training will begin on Friday night. The Level I training will finish on Saturday around 6pm and it is for leaders who have not ever attended one of the Tower's training events. The Level II training will finish on Sunday afternoon around 3pm. All meals will be provided. You must eat before you get there on Friday night. Attendance for all events is required depending on your level of training.
There are currently only 12 people in our council that are trained to operate our tower. In order to operate the tower one must be trained to a Level II instructor level . It takes a minimum of 2 trained people to operate the tower. One instructor is required for every 6 participants. There are two levels of training:
Level II training takes at least two weekends to complete. A skills check off and written test must be completed. The Level II candidate must also operate the Tower under the supervision of a Level II trainer in order to be cleared as a Level II instructor. Once training is completed, a Level II instructor may operate the tower. It is very important that we get some new instructors this year. Our Tower has been in operation for 3 years now and some of our original instructors training level will expire this year leaving us possibly short staffed if we don't get some new instructors. This training level is good for 3 years but annual check offs must be completed and regular participation in the tower activities must be recorded.
Level II training takes at least two weekends to complete. A skills check off and written test must be completed. The Level II candidate must also operate the Tower under the supervision of a Level II trainer in order to be cleared as a Level II instructor. Once training is completed, a Level II instructor may operate the tower. It is very important that we get some new instructors this year. Our Tower has been in operation for 3 years now and some of our original instructors training level will expire this year leaving us possibly short staffed if we don't get some new instructors. This training level is good for 3 years but annual check offs must be completed and regular participation in the tower activities must be recorded.
Level I training takes one weekend to complete. A skills check off is required to become a Level I instructor. Once someone completes this training they can ASSIST in operating the tower with the assistance of a Level II instructor. This training level is only good for 1 year but can be extended with regular participation in tower activities.
I'm informing you of this information to let you see how important it is for the Andrew Jackson Council to train more adults and leaders to assist us in running our Challenge Course. Troops with trained leaders will be given priority in requesting use of the tower. Trained leaders will also be given a discount on the per scout fees that are charged for use of the tower. Those that complete the training will also be expected to assist us in operating the tower at council events. Training is free.
With the addition of our new Zip Line and Swing By Choice, our demand for use of the Tower and trained staff will increase. Please consider becoming a staff member at the HSR Challenge Tower.
Remember you are required to participate in activities at the tower in order to keep your level of training current. Participating in this training can keep your training level current or you can advance to the next level. ALL Level II Instructors will receive a Tower STAFF Tshirt and can purchase a Tower STAFF POLO with your name on it. Level I Instructors will receive a Tower STAFF Tshirt once they have been active in at least 3 activities at the Tower. Everyone who completes this training is expected to participate in at least 2 events each year at the Tower.
Please sign up on the council web site. Here is the link.
Remember you are required to participate in activities at the tower in order to keep your level of training current. Participating in this training can keep your training level current or you can advance to the next level. ALL Level II Instructors will receive a Tower STAFF Tshirt and can purchase a Tower STAFF POLO with your name on it. Level I Instructors will receive a Tower STAFF Tshirt once they have been active in at least 3 activities at the Tower. Everyone who completes this training is expected to participate in at least 2 events each year at the Tower.
Please sign up on the council web site. Here is the link.
