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'''Description:'''
'''Description:'''
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This is the first session in what may be a student's sequence in completing the new Track Awareness standard as set out by
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[Course description to be added here.]
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SAR Alberta found at:
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http://saralberta.ca/images/stories/downloads/sar_alberta_track_aware_2011.pdf
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To complete this standard will require a minimum of two weekend sessions plus a supervised
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exercise. ERI Canada monitors the current status of all present and past students. They
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recognize other companies' events and tracking exercises on a case by case basis.
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'''Syllabus:'''
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* Introduction & Registration
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* Course Overview
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* History of tracking
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* Why do we track?
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* Where to use tracking, terminology
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* Labeling tracks
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* Sign cutting and step by step method
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* Exercise - draw a boot
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* Group Exercises
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** 1 Inch scare
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** match the boot
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** Draw and follow and mark track at least 100m in mineral soil
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** follow and mark track through mixed soil and vegetation 100m
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** follow and mark track through mostly vegetation 50m
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** Night Track
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* Trackers kit
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* Tracking team
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* Detecting Sign
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* Sign Cutting
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* Aging Track
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* Communicating Tracks
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* Handling Evidence
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* Tracking the Evader
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* Team Exercise Simulation
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* Debrief and closing
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'''Instructors:'''
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'''Instructor:'''
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* Dave Hanna
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* De Lea Mapstone
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De Lea Mapstone
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or hand delivered cheques to Brett Wuth (403 627-2460).
or hand delivered cheques to Brett Wuth (403 627-2460).
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The text book is supplied as part of the funding for student volunteers of SAR Alberta organizations.
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[To be determined: cost of text book, if any.]
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The cost to others is $30+GST=$31.50. Please bring cash or cheque.
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The student is responsible for travel, and
The student is responsible for travel, and
accommodation.
accommodation.
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Lunches will '''not''' be provided.
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Lunches will be provided.
If you're planning on staying in Pincher Creek for the course
If you're planning on staying in Pincher Creek for the course
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Follow up with the deposit.
Follow up with the deposit.
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Registrations and deposits must be received by June 15.
 
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'''Bring:'''
 
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* Clothing suitable for the weather and working on the ground (no shorts). Hat.
 
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* Old ski pole or similar for use as tracking stick.
 
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* Lunch, or be prepared to go out for (1 hour break).
 
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'''For more information:'''
'''For more information:'''
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visit
visit
http://pcsar.webhop.org/mediawiki/index.php/2012-06-23_Beginner_Tracker
http://pcsar.webhop.org/mediawiki/index.php/2012-06-23_Beginner_Tracker
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Registrations and deposits must be received by June 15.
== Booking ==
== Booking ==
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* tracking locations to be determined
* tracking locations to be determined
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(exact times to be determined)
* Sat June 23, 2012
* Sat June 23, 2012
** day 08:00-16:30
** day 08:00-16:30
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** evening session 22:00-23:00
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** optional evening session 22:00-23:00
* Sun June 24, 2012
* Sun June 24, 2012
** day 08:00-16:30
** day 08:00-16:30
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* (done) confirm course times with instructor
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* confirm course times with instructor
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* (done) get course description
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* get course description
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* (done) get course syllabus/outline
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* get course syllabus/outline
* (done) get maximum class size - no limit
* (done) get maximum class size - no limit
* (done) draft announcement
* (done) draft announcement
* (done) send out announcement
* (done) send out announcement
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* (done) verify instructor's costs
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* verify instructor's costs
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* determine facility/equipment requirements
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* (done) book facility
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* book facility
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** (done) meeting room
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** (DeLea) field exercise area
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** field exercise area
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* (done) book equipment
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* book equipment
* (done) determine grant requirements on class size - not defined
* (done) determine grant requirements on class size - not defined
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* (done) develop budget (facility, food, possibly mileage, accommodation)
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* develop budget (facility, food, possibly mileage, accommodation)
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* (not) book catering
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* book catering
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* (done) confirm registrations
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* confirm registrations
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* pick up key
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* bring equipment
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** sign-in sheets
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** whiteboard sheets
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** whiteboard markers
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** computer projector
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** DVD player
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** VCR player
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** audio speakers
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