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BC Speleological Federation

The BCSF is the central organization for caving in British Columbia, coordinating the efforts of many in the fields of conservation, safety, rescue, exploration, education and technical expertise.

Constituent Groups (Directors (and alternates) 2010-2011)

Association of Unaffiliated BC Cavers
BCSF Director - Cassidy Simpson
Chilliwack River Valley Cavers
BCSF Director - Rob Wall
Vancouver Island Cave Exploration Group
BCSF Director - Simon Amero, Chris Gordon, Rick Coles (pro tem)
Northern BC Caving Club
BCSF Director - Tammera Kostya
University of Victoria Caving Club
BCSF Director - Chris Rowan
Western Canada Cave Tour Operators Association
BCSF Director - Richard Varela


Publications

The BCSF publishes BC Caver four times per year: full details are available through the "publications" link on the main Canadian Caving page.

Officers (2010-2011)

President
Phil Whitfield
Treasurer
Bob Rutherford


Standing Committees (2010-2011)

Cave Rescue
Phil Whitfield (Chair), Rick Coles, Chris Dyck, Nancy Moelaert, Trevor Moelaert, Vern Richardson, Bob Rutherford, Cass Simpson, Richard Varela, Rob Wall.
Publications
Clive Keen, Simon Amero, Lorna Duncan.
Conservation & Management
Phil Whitfield (Chair), Rick Coles, Martin Davis, Adrian Duncan, Trevor Moelaert, Kevin Stanway, David Wall.
Records
Trevor Moelaert (Chair), Rick Coles, Adrian & Lorna Duncan, Dick Garnick, Kirk Safford, Phil Whitfield.

Caving Ethics and Safety

At the 1996 AGM in Kamloops, a Code of Conduct was approved for all BCSF Members and members of constituent caving clubs. This may be downloaded or copied by any constituent club for distribution to new members.


Last Updated 22 April 2010.


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