AIR TRAINING CORPS NORDIC SKI EXERCISE NORDIC ADVENTURE 2011

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1 AIR TRAINING CORPS NORDIC SKI EXERCISE NORDIC ADVENTURE 2011 LOCATION: Zwiesel, Bavaria (Southern Germany) PRE-COURSE REQUISITS and WHO CAN APPLY: Cadets applying for the Nordic Ski course MUST: Be 16 years of age or over on 14 Jan 11 Be resident for the entire course Be in possession of a current European Community passport. (Holders of non-european Community Passports must obtain visas as required for travel through France and Germany). A copy of the passport must accompany all application forms. Be in possession of an in-date European Health Insurance Card to facilitate easy access to medical treatment in EEC countries. Must arrive on the exercise well prepared in good physical condition and sufficiently fit to undergo strenuous activity for the whole week in winter conditions. Cadets may apply for a place if they have been before to build on the skills learned in a previous year with a view to attempting the next Langlauf award available. By signing the application form applicants understand and agree that personal information will be recorded and stored appropriately for administration purposes relating to the course. Send the application form fully filled in with all requested information and passport copy to Wing HQs for sending to Region HQs by the date directed by Wing/Region HQs. COST: 250, cheques to accompany application forms payable to ATC General Purpose Fund, cheques will not be cashed until a place is confirmed by Regions. The optional purchase of course clothing will be extra, payable at the course. Personal spending money will also be required along with an extra contribution to messing should this be required by the Regional Project Officer to top up Cash in Lieu of Rations (CILOR) issued to him/her. TRAVEL: None-stop by coach. Personnel will join the coach at various Regional assembly points. Full details will be issued in due course by Regions/Project Officers/Wings. COURSE DETAILS: There are 18 cadet places and 2 staff places per Region. I addition there will be 9 extra places allocated to adult members of the ACO (all ranks including CIs) for personal development, by direct bidding to HQAC (with the support of their Wing) on the application form. The 9 adults will be a self contained group, will not form part of the Region supervisory team (unless filling a staff place following a cancellation) and therefore will not attract pay. Number Assembles Disperses Forms to HQAC from Regions by NS/10 Friday 14 January 11 at Regional assembly points for overnight coach travel to Zwiesel Arrives back in the UK Sunday morning 23 Jan 11 Friday 26 November 2010 COURSE PROFILE: 1. The aim of Exercise Nordic Adventure is to introduce Air Cadet personnel to Nordic (Cross Country) skiing. 2. A further aim is for personnel to progress during the week to undertake Langlauf award tests, take a journey to the summit of The Arber and take part in a time trial. 3. All personnel will be accommodated in a self catering chalet complex and will be expected to take responsibility for catering within their chalet/region group as required..

2 To: Region HQs Via Wing HQs Date Cadets must be aged 16 or over on 1 st day of the exercise NOMINATION/APPLICATION FOR AIR CADET NORDIC (CROSS COUNTRY) SKIING EXERCISE AT ZWIESEL JAN Cadet/Adult Staff Details: REGION: Surname Rank Wing Forenames Sqn No Date of Birth Home Address Post Code Contact Daytime Tel No of applicant Home Telephone No Mobile Tel No of applicant Sqn Next of Kin Title Initials Surname Relationship Address and Home Telephone No (if different from above) Contact Daytime Tel No of Next of Kin Mobile Tel No of Next of Kin 2. Passport. I confirm that I hold a full European Community Passport (or a non-european Passport with appropriate visas) number. and I enclose a copy. 3. European Health Insurance Card. I understand that I must hold an in-date European Health Insurance Card (EHC) Certificate of Entitlement to Benefits in Kind during a stay in a Member State and will have this in my possession on arrival at the exercise. I confirm I am in possession of an EHC which expires on...

3 4. Ski equipment and boot hire. Skis, boots and poles will be hired locally in Zwiesel. Due to the large numbers needed it essential to pre-book these. The following information is therefore important for your own comfort and safety. Height in cms Continental Shoe Size 5. Any special dietary or other requirements: 6. Parental Responsibility Consent (To be completed for Cadets under 18 years). I give full consent to the cadet named above to attend the ATC Nordic Skiing Exercise over the period Jan 2011 at Zwiesel, Southern Germany. Also I understand that he/she will be subjected to RAF care and discipline and must conform to the appearance standards required, and I consent to him/her taking part in the programme of training activities which includes being photographed/videoed for training/publicity purposes only. I give these consents in my capacity as a person having parental responsibility for the cadet aged under 18, named above. 7. I further certify that I will inform his/her commanding officer if he/she has any contact with a case of infectious disease within the 3 week period immediately prior to the Exercise, or if I consider that he/she is not fit to undertake training. I understand that adventure training is strenuous and that a reasonable standard of fitness is essential. Date Signed Relationship to Cadet 8. Squadron Details: OC Sqn Name OC Sqn Daytime Contact Telephone Nos 9. Personal Contribution. I enclose a cheque payable to ATC General Purpose Fund for Signature of Applicant Date 11. Wing Certificate. I confirm that this application is in respect of one of the places allocated to Region. Signed Date Wing Ex O/ AO Wing or 12. Direct Bid for one of the 9 staff paces I confirm support for this adult member of staff to be considered for selection Signed Wing Ex O/ AO 2

4 MEDICAL IN CONFIDENCE SURNAME: FORENAME(S): DATE OF BIRTH AIR CADETS NORDIC SKIING EXERCISE 2011 CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH AND DECLARATION OF FITNESS TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL CADETS AND ADULT STAFF * Note: If any of the following do not apply insert NONE in the box(es). 1. *Medication. I take the following medication: Medication being taken Any Medical Conditions including any allergies 2. Medical Condition/Past injuries that may affect my performance during the activities. Name, address and telephone number of the doctor I am registered with 3. Asthma. All cadets and adults must answer the following question: Do you suffer or have you ever suffered from asthma? YES/NO If YES then in addition to the declaration below you are to complete the questionnaire overleaf. 4. Declaration. I understand that I should arrive on the Exercise well prepared, physically and sufficiently fit to undergo strenuous activity. I have declared all medical matters that may affect my participation in the exercise and I will inform my Region Project Officer and the Exercise Cmdt of any additional medical matter that occurs after the date of signing this form. Signed:.. Date: MEDICAL IN CONFIDENCE 3

5 MEDICAL IN CONFIDENCE SURNAME: _ FORENAME(S): _ AIR CADET NORDIC SKIING EXERCISE ASTHMATICS QUESTIONNAIRE AND DECLARATION - TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL CADETS AND ADULT STAFF WHO SUFFER, OR HAVE SUFFERED, FROM ASTHMA * Delete as appropriate 1. Questionnaire. I confirm that I *suffer/have suffered from asthma and wish to declare the following information: a. When was your last attack?:... b. What preventative medication/inhalers do you use?(include strength and frequency of dose): c. What reliever medication/inhalers do you use?:(include strength of dose) Indicate frequency of use during normal daily activities eg once a day, once a week etc:.. Indicate frequency of use during routine exercise..... d. Have you ever required hospital admission for your asthma? *YES/NO. If YES give details of when:... e. Have you sought advice from your doctor or asthma nurse prior to completing the health declaration? *YES/NO. If YES what was the advise? f. Any Additional Comments?: Declaration. I fully understand that Nordic Skiing is a strenuous activity undertaken in extremely cold and additionally, at times, in a freezing fog type atmosphere. Additionally, I confirm I have been advised that, if I am unsure about my fitness to take part in the Air Cadet Nordic Skiing Exercise at Zweisel, Germany, over the period Jan 2011, I should consult my Doctor or Asthma Nurse, before signing this Certificate and Declaration. Should my asthmatic condition change, requiring any amendment to the above questionnaire before departing the UK, I undertake to advise the Physical Education Administration Officer, HQ Air Cadets or the Exercise Cmdt if the change occurs during my stay at Zwiesel. Signed: Date: MEDICAL IN CONFIDENCE 4