I – Pre-event
1. Publicity
– meeting time
– location
– length ( distance and time)
– level (easy, moderate or strenuous)
– food and water
– clothing ( if applicable)
2. Knowledge of Site
– pre visit
– reading
– tides ( if applicable)
– danger points
3. Equipment for Leader
-first aid kit
-walkie talkies
-red book to right up nonmembers
-cell phone
– matches
– whistle
– extra energy food
– knife
– emergency blanket
– maps and compass or a GPS
II Arrival at Event
1. Welcome Participant
– introductions
– count participants
– promo club ( with available material)
– trail etiquette (littering, damage to property, etc..)
– toilet and safety
– breaks and lunch
– make sure all participants sign waiver form
( If you don’t have a form, print the one above this list of
” Responsibilities of Event Leader ” )
2. Assess Participants
– clothing
– footwear
– ability
– food and water
– possible helpers and resource people
3. Introduce Location
– difficulty
– points of interest
– general description
– dangers
4. Give outline of Role:
– leader
– sweep
– hikers notify leader when leaving event
– leader is in charge
– parents to ensure children follow rules for the hike
III – During Event
– ensure adequate breaks
– awareness of safety and danger
– points of interest
-flora and fauna
– meeting points (if necessary)
IV – Post Event
– ensure everybody is accounted for
– obtain feedback
Leaders are to go to advise membership of any changes in their event. Leaders should also let Kathy Hunter know about changes to events. Use Guess Book to inform members of any change in your upcoming event. At our new website you can arrange to have any changes to events e-mailed to you.