CANCELLED and will rearrange new date for canterbury area TBA

Immediately prior to the Canyoning Festival, LandSAR NZ will be hosting a Canyon Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX).

This SAREX will be organised by the Nelson Speleo Group Cave SAR Team. The main activity will be held on Friday, 2 February, nearby St Arnaud.

The Canyon SAREX is intended primarily for existing members of SAR teams throughout NZ to network, practise canyon specific SAR techniques and workshop new techniques or procedures. Dependant on interest, location and capacity, non-SAR team members who have skills and experience to offer may be able to participate or observe.

As such, participation in the SAREX is by invite only. If you have previous canyoning SAR experience and wish to attend please email us.

All inquiries about the SAREX should be directed to nzcanyoningassociation (at) gmail (dot) com

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I've spoken to Richard Bramley and he's said:

if people in your team are happy to volunteer (ie. host a trip or workshop) for at least one day of the canyon, they can register. Each trip/workshop needs one leader + an assistant. It'll be up to you guys to figure out what trip/workshop you will host, although I can give you some pointers.

If you are (still) keen to come, can you register in VR and email me/Jas your thoughts on potential workshops and we'll liaise with the organisers.

Festival details are here: http://nzcanyoningassociation.org/canyoningfestival/ 

And signup here: https://goo.gl/forms/nLzS9roMxP4JWTdd2