The Yarra Valley Region Abseiling TeamThe Yarra Valley Region Abseiling Team (YVRAT) is a satellite team of the Victorian Branch Abseiling Council (VBAC). The team has grown from its beginings as the First Emerald Abseiling Team (FEAT) into a team that serves the Yarra Valley Scout Region. Members from the Scout community from anywhere are welcome. We also work with VBAC and other teams on jobs in other areas. Team Leader Paul Pavlinovich by phone 5968 2572 (AH), 0407 537 674
Booking Officer Matt Conway by phone 5968 4083 (AH)
Email Enquiries - use the About / Contact Us Page
The team operates the Wilson and Nunn Tower (formerly The Bell Tower) situated at 1st Emerald Scout Group Hall 21 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Melway 127 E5. Generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and some weekends are available.
We can operate the Gilwell Park tower by pre-arrangement with Gilwell Park. Note when using Gilwell's tower there is an additional fee payable direct to Gilwell. At this time we regret that we do not operate the Clifford Park tower (but we're working on it!). From 2010 onwards we plan to operate bi-annual sessions at Four Brothers Rocks in Bunyip State Park. We are currently negotiating with Parks Victoria. Stay tuned for more information. f you're interested in becoming a part of this challenging and interesting activity base please let us know. For bookings please send us an email either directly or via the contact us page.
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Information for Leaders & Participants |
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Written by Paul Pavlinovich
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Friday, 17 July 2009 02:01 |
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Please make sure you download and read the attached welcome pack. It will answer most of your questions provide you with vital information that you must know before taking part in the activity. It is part of your duty of care.
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Last Updated on Friday, 17 July 2009 02:02 |
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Written by Paul Pavlinovich
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Friday, 17 July 2009 01:53 |
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FEAT continues to exist and thrive, around a third of the members of YVRAT make up FEAT. FEAT will continue to exist as the greater team exists under the auspice of FEAT and 1st Emerald Scout Group. Without FEAT, YVRAT could not exist. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 29 March 2010 07:25 |
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1st Emerald Scout Group "Wilson & Nunn" Abseiling Tower |
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Written by Paul Pavlinovich
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Friday, 17 July 2009 01:50 |
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Emerald Scouts boast the tallest abseiling tower in Melbourne, possibly the state. As a local landmark you can not go past the 12 metre Abseiling Tower located next to the Scout Hall. 1st Emerald Scout Group erected the tower in October 1998 to celebrate 75 years of Scouting in Emerald. Hours of volunteer labour from Scouts, parents and helpers literally lifted the project off the ground. Under the leadership of David Wilson the project took two years, taking in planning and fundraising. The tower consists of 14 metre power poles from New South Wales. The first level, which is six metres high, was built using scaffolding. The top level was built on the ground and lifted to the top using a 30 tonne crane. It was initially named the Bell Tower after Bell real estate of Emerald in recognition of the company's support in the erection of the tower. The Andrews Foundation, Sports and Recreation Victoria, Scouts Australia Victorian branch and the Emerald Scout Group also contributed to the construction. The tower is open to the wider Scout and Guide community and the Abseiling Team has trained instructors to assist other groups. In the past the abseiling team has held sessions for, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Guides, youth groups, church groups, SES, CFA and visiting American students from Cockatoo Primary School. Regretably today we can only abseil Scouting and Guide groups due to insurance concerns. |
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