BCA statement on peer to peer training
Recently there have been some queries around training in the recreational environment. This highlighted that our outward facing information around training was not as transparent as it could have been, with several organisations in the recreational space believing they need the commercial qualifications administered by the Qualifications Management Committee. BCA...Fix for Petzl harnesses whose leg buckles tend to come undone
Multiple reports have been received by BCA regarding harness buckles on the newest model of Petzl caving harnesses that have orange coloured webbing, ie both the Super Avanti and Aven. The issue is that buckles on harnesses that are either new, or in relatively new condition, tend to work loose...Public Liability Insurance limits increased
Due to a recently settled claim under another NGB’s public liability insurance policy in excess of £10 million, Josh White, BCA insurance manager, has been in discussions with Howden, our insurance broker, about the possibility of increasing our maximums under our policy to ensure full coverage for members in the...The BCA needs a treasurer!
The recent issue which arose at York University Caving Club, where £5000 was potentially needed to meet requirements at their SRT training facility, brought the lack of a BCA Treasurer into sharp focus. There were suggestions that BCA should fund this if required. This overlooks the fact that BCA has...Go to the news page to see more of the latest news from the BCA.
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