Area Youth Co-ordinator Information
This page contains all the documentation that BMC Youth Climbing Series Coordinators (YCSCs) need for the BMC Youth Climbing Series
DOWNLOAD: AYC organiser event checklist
DOWNLOAD: AYC job description
DOWNLOAD: Roped venue contract
DOWNLOAD: Boulder venue contract
DOWNLOAD: Roped setting guidelines
DOWNLOAD: Boulder setting guidelines
DOWNLOAD: Volunteer guidance roped
DOWNLOAD: Volunteer guidance boulder
DOWNLOAD: Volunteer belay declaration form
DOWNLOAD: Rough guide
DOWNLOAD: Full YCS rules & regulations
GO TO: Scoring website
DOWNLOAD: Roles & responsibilities for volunteers at BMC competitions
DOWNLOAD: YCS code of conduct
DOWNLOAD: BMC emergency procedures
DOWNLOAD: YCS Risk Assessment
DOWNLOAD: General information on risk assessment
DOWNLOAD: BMC Child Protection Policy
GO TO: Guidance for young people
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The BMC, Mountaineering Ireland and Mountaineering Scotland are pleased to present the Youth Climbing Series Grand Final 2024. Please note, this is an invitational event only.
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Today, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can announce that the Youth Climbing Series (YCS) 2024 Grand Final will take place in Leeds at the Big Depot and Depot Leeds Armley, on 23-24 November 2024.
Area Meetings
Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and to meet like-minded people and enjoy a sociable night out (or 'in' on Zoom). Area Meetings also provide the platform for election to a range of volunteer roles within the BMC.
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Area Meetings
Come to our next gathering of South West climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC. Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally
Access Articles
The BMC has voluntary Access Representatives in all of the BMC Areas. The reps offer a first point of contact for climbers or walkers with questions about local access.
Area Meetings
The next BMC Cymru North Wales Area Meeting will take place on Wednesday 23rd October in person, at the Beacon Climbing Centre, Caernarfon (LL55 2BD). The meeting will start at 7.30pm.
Area Meetings
Come to our next gathering of Peak climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC. Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally
Area Meetings
Come to our next gathering of Midlands climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC.
Area Meetings
Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and to meet like-minded people and enjoy a sociable night out (or 'in' on Zoom). Area Meetings also provide the platform for election to a range of volunteer roles within the BMC.
Area Meetings
Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and to meet like-minded people and enjoy a sociable night out (or 'in' on Zoom). Area Meetings also provide the platform for election to a range of volunteer roles within the BMC.
Area Meetings
Come to our next gathering of Yorkshire climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC. All are welcome. It will be held in person and online.
Volunteering
Nick sits on the BMC Technical Committee and UIAA Safety Commission. He is one of the incredible volunteers helping to ensure that the safety and performance standards of equipment are up to scratch!
Volunteering
Stephen is a Pembrokeshire area volunteer who has been a local access rep for over 15 years.
Volunteering
Emily sits on the gender subgroup of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is a talented researcher and also runs Beta Magazine, a climbing and outdoors community magazine focused on the female experience but inclusive of all.
Volunteering
Mike is a Student Rep on the Clubs Committee and more recently has been working with the team as part of the Organisational Development Group.
Volunteering
Graeme has been volunteering at the BMC for over 10 years, he volunteers as part of the Equity Steering Group and has worked hard to help the BMC achieve the Intermediate Equality Standard.
Governance
The best way to find out what happens at BMC area meetings is to go along to one. They are open to all, and you’re encouraged, and very welcome, to attend.
Area Meetings
Come to our next gathering of Lakes climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC.
Volunteering News
This week is Volunteering Week 3 - 9 June so why not get involved with one of the many BMC volunteering opportunities? There are loads to choose from, including helping out at climbing competitions, leading hill walks at events and litter picking nationwide, planting seagrass in Wales, repairing footpaths in the Lake District and restoring peat bogs in the Peak District.
Access Articles
BMC volunteers from the Get Stuck In programme joined Fix the Fells last month in Wasdale on Lingmell Breast, one of the main routes up to Scafell Pike. They spent the day helping to maintain part of this hugely popular footpath up to England’s highest mountain.
Volunteering News
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 BMC Volunteer Awards.
Volunteering News
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