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Recreation and Adventure Reference Cards

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NAC Indoor Climbing Reference Card

This card is not a replacement for training, it is to be used for you to refer to as you come back to volunteer with us in the future!

*Close-toed shoes are required*

Program Setup:

• Ropes:
  • Climber’s side: Figure 8 knot
  • Belayer’s side: Barrel knot
• Chairs:
  • Set out one for each participant (groups) and family/friends (individuals)
• Harnesses:
  • Set out one for each participant
    • Straps fully loosened
    • Leg loops fully open within waist loop (easy to step into)

Program Specifics:

• Climber ties in with figure 8 follow-through (assist them with tying it if necessary)
• Complete partner check of climber:
  • Check harness fits correctly and is double backed
  • Check rope is tied into correct spot on the harness
  • Check knot is tied correctly
    • 5 pairs/parallel of rope
    • 2 fists of tail
• Complete check of belayer:
  • Check harness fits correctly and is double backed
  • Check belay device and locking carabiner are clipped into correct spot
  • Check belay device is loaded correctly
  • Check carabiner is fully locked
• PBUS belay method ONLY
  • Pull, Brake, Under, Slide
  • Belayer never lets go of brake strand

Rope in brake position except when taking out slack

 

 

NAC Archery Reference Card

This card is not a replacement for training, it is to be used for you to refer to as you come back to volunteer with us in the future!

Program Setup:

• Chains: Close the chains on either end of the trail
• Bows: Check with instructors to see how many/what kind of bows to set out
• Arrows: Set out quivers full of arrows (often 7-10 in each but check with instructors for ideal amount)
  • Check that there aren’t missing fletchings, nock, or tip
• Targets: Set out targets on target stands and put NRS strap across top of target
• Armguards, finger gloves, mechanical releases: Set bins on table

Program Specifics:

• Up to 5 people shooting at a time (one per target)
• Participants MUST wear an armguard on their forearm holding the bow (even with a jacket/long sleeve)
• Participants MUST wear close-toed shoes (keens do not count)
• “Range Open” - able to shoot, only staff/volunteers can call this
• “Range Closed” – no shooting allowed, bows unloaded, staff/volunteers will call this but anyone can call it in an emergency

 

 

 

NAC Challenge Course Reference Card

This card is not a replacement for training, it is to be used for you to refer to as you come back to volunteer with us in the future!

Program Setup: (setting things up and inspecting everything)

• Ropes: (pirate’s ladder and rock wall x2)
  • Climber’s side: Figure 8 knot & Alpine Butterfly knot
  • Belayer’s side: Barrel knot
• Harnesses:
  • Set out one for each participant
    • Straps fully loosened
    • Leg loops fully open within waist loop and shoulder straps (easy to step into)
• Helmets:
  • Set one out for each participant on tarp
• Clic-Its w/ lanyard
• Rocks on rock wall

Program Specifics: (only sign up for roles you feel comfortable in/advocate for further learning)

• Bottom of Course Roles
  • Pirate’s Ladder/Rock Wall
  • Zipline/True Blue/Quick Flight
• Top of Course Roles
  • Pirate’s Ladder/Rock Wall
  • Zipline/True Blue/Quick Flight
  • Floating/assisting participants/checking participants are clipping into correct cables) NEVER staples!!
• When hooking someone up to go on/off course:
  • 5H Check
    • Helmet (buckled, fitted properly)
    • Harness (tight/fitted properly, no twists)
    • Human (how are they feeling, etc)
    • Hookup (carabiners are locked and hooked to the correct spot, top/bottom person is ready to receive them, etc.)
    • Hooves (do they have close-toed shoes)
• If belaying, complete check of belayer:
  • Check harness fits correctly and is double backed
  • Check belay device and locking carabiner are clipped into correct spot
  • Check belay device is loaded correctly
  • Check carabiner is fully locked
•  PBUS belay method ONLY
  • Pull, Brake, Under, Slide
  • Belayer never lets go of brake strand
  • Rope in brake position except when taking out slack
  • Wait until top person tells you that belay is off BEFORE you go off belay

 

 

NAC Cycling/Mountain Biking Reference Card

This card is not a replacement for training, it is to be used for you to refer to as you come back to volunteer with us in the future!

Program Setup: 

• Helmets: 

  • Lay out at least one per person (a few extra for popular sizes) – check with instructors for group number 

  • Group them by size  

• Bikes: 

  • Lay out at least one per person (a few extra for popular sizes/based on ability grid) – check with instructors for group number/sizes 

  • Group them by size (small => extra large) 

Program Specifics: 

• If enough available, grab an instructor pack/radio 

• Support with getting bikes/helmets fitted following opening circle 

• Teach participants how to shift gears/where brakes are/etc. 

• You will be assigned a spot within the group ride (likely float/in the middle) – vocalize your comfort level on leading the group 

• You should never be alone with a participant on a ride out of sight of the rest of the group 

• If you know how to change a tire/realign a chain, feel free to do so if the need arises but only do so if you’re comfortable and confident doing so  

 

 

 

NAC Paddle Sports Reference Card 

This card is not a replacement for training, it is to be used for you to refer to as you come back to volunteer with us in the future! 

Program Setup: 

• Boats: 

  • Lay them on the rocks along the boat ramp – check in with instructors about number/kinds of boats  

• Paddles: 

  • Put paddles near boats – check with instructors about number/kinds of paddles 

• PFDs: 

  • Lay out one PFD per participant along the curb of the concrete pad 

    • Straps fully extended  

    • Only lay out Type 1 PFDs if needed 

Program Specifics: 

• Support (and constantly check throughout the program) the fitting of participants in PFDs 

  • Tight enough that if you pull on shoulder straps, they don’t reach the bottom of their ears 

  • All buckles (including the bottom one) is buckled 

  • Shoulder straps are tightened 

  • Everyone has a PFD if they are in the water at all 

• Participants must have shoes on unless they are actively in a vessel 

• Support in maintaining boundaries where participants are boating/swimming 

• Paddle with/tow participant boats as necessary  

Special Directions for Paddle Sports 

 

 

NAC Rock On! Reference Card 

This card is not a replacement for training, it is to be used for you to refer to as you come back to volunteer with us in the future! 

Program Setup: 

• Review participant’s progress notes 

• Get shoes/harness from front counter if necessary 

Program Specifics: 

• Climber ties in with figure 8 follow-through (assist them with tying it if necessary) 

• Complete partner check of climber: 

  • Check harness fits correctly and is double backed 

  • Check rope is tied into correct spot on the harness 

  • Check knot is tied correctly 

    • 5 pairs/parallel of rope 

    • 2 fists of tail 

• Complete check of belayer: 

  • Check harness fits correctly and is double backed 

  • Check belay device and locking carabiner are clipped into correct spot 

  • Check belay device is loaded correctly 

  • Check carabiner is fully locked 

• PBUS belay method ONLY 

  • Pull, Brake, Under, Slide 

  • Belayer never lets go of brake strand 

  • Rope in brake position except when taking out slack 

 

Ski and Snowboard

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Peer Partner Training Video (2021/2022 Season) 
https://youtu.be/UchzUWlHMLc?feature=shared

 

Southern Utah

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Whitewater Rafting Volunteer Manual