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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) 2009-2010)

Association of Unaffiliated BC Cavers
BCSF Director - Cassidy Simpson
Chilliwack River Valley Cavers
BCSF Director - Rob Wall
Vancouver Island Cave Exploration Group
BCSF Director - Adrian Duncan, Trevor Moelaert
Northern BC Caving Club
BCSF Director - Ben van Noort (Vern Richardson)
University of Victoria Caving Club
BCSF Director - Tom De Haas (Jim Jacek)
Under Achievers Caving Group
BCSF Director - George Porter (to November 2009)
Western Canada Cave Tour Operators Association
BCSF Director - Richard Varela (Kevin Stanway)


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 (2009-2010)

President
Phil Whitfield
Secretary
Lorna Duncan
Treasurer
Bob Rutherford


Standing Committees (2009-2010)

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, Lorna Duncan, Jacquie Burden, Andrew Boden.
Conservation & Management
Phil Whitfield (Acting Chair), Rick Coles, Adrian Duncan, Ross Holmes, Kirk Safford, Kevin Stanway, David Wall.
Records
Rick Coles (Chair), Adrian & Lorna Duncan, Dick Garnick, Trevor Moelaert, 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.


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