UVA OR. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA OUTDOOR RECREATION Field Programs / Rental Center / Poplar Ridge Challenge Course / Bouldering Wall/ COAR

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1 Field Prgrams / Rental Center / Pplar Ridge Challenge Curse / Buldering Wall/ COAR Cavalier Outdr Adventure Retreat (COAR) Meet and get t knw ther first year students n a backcuntry trip t Shenandah Natinal Park (SNP). Yu ll hike t waterfalls, enjy scenic muntain views, and stay in a primitive Ptmac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) cabin r SNP campsite in a backcuntry setting. Nt an experienced utdrs persn? That s k! We prvide all necessary camping/backpacking equipment. We just ask that yu be in mderate t gd physical cnditin t enjy the day hikes that range frm 3-8 miles. The last page cntains a list f clthing and persnal items t bring s yu can cme prepared t hike, make new friends and enjy the great utdrs. COAR is a prgram run by the UVA Outdr Recreatin Prgram with supprt frm the Orientatin Office. We began COAR in the summer f 2015 as a pilt prgram with three trips. After a successful summer, we mre than dubled ur number f trip fferings fr the fllwing summers! If yu are unable t attend ne f ur trips due t a limited number f spts, yu can still get invlved with Outdr Recreatin thrugh many ther prgrams we ffer thrughut the schl year. Prgram activity schedules are psted n UVA s Outdr Recreatin website abut a mnth prir t each semester: recsprts.virginia.edu/utdr Prgram Purpse: T prvide an envirnment that fsters the grwth f meaningful friendships amngst incming first year students. Trip Cst: $180 (Fd, Equipment, and Transprtatin are all included). A limited number f need-based schlarships are available t pay fr yur COAR registratin. Eligible students will be ntified by Student Financial Services via . Registratin: Yu can register by calling the IM-Rec Sprts Business ffice at Registratin pens April 2 nd. There are just 10 Spts (5 male and 5 female) per trip, s register early. Registratin ends when trips reach capacity. Refund Plicy: Participants may receive a full refund up t 30 days prir t first day f their trip 50% refund up t 10 days prir t first day f the trip Unfrtunately, we are nt able t prvide refunds less than 10 days prir t the first day f the trip UVA Department f Intramural Recreatinal Sprts 450 Whitehead Rad; PO Bx , Charlttesville, VA Phne: Fax: Web: recsprts.virginia.edu

2 Field Prgrams / Rental Center / Pplar Ridge Challenge Curse / Buldering Wall/ COAR FAQs 1. Which COAR Trip can I register fr? The COAR retreats are specifically designed fr incming first years wh have JUST attended their Orientatin Sessin. Participants begin their COAR trip the evening their academic rientatin ends. That being said, any student wh has already attended their Orientatin Sessin is welcme n any subsequent COAR trip as lng as he/she can arrange the return trip t Charlttesville. 2. What is included in the cst f the trip? Fd, Equipment, and Transprtatin are all prvided. Outdr Recreatin will prvide grup camping gear and can prvide sme persnal equipment as well (as indicated n the packing list). Yu will spend 3 nights at the cabin r campsite. We suggest traveling as light as pssible using the suggested packing list. 3. What shuld I expect? Fr mst f yu, the COAR trip will be a new experience, with many exciting challenges alng the way. Fr sme, the physical exertin f hiking up t 8 miles may be a challenge. Fr thers, the challenge will be living in the clse quarters f a primitive cabin r tent with 10 ther peple. 4. Wh is leading the COAR Trips? The COAR trips are led by student leaders with prir backpacking experience, frmal Wilderness First Aid training, and training by the Directr fr Outdr Recreatin. Mst f the activities are day hikes and the campsites are a relatively shrt hike frm skyline drive. A map f where Dyles River Cabin is lcated in relatin t Charlttesville can be fund here. Lft Muntain campgrund is just abut a mile frm Dyles Cabin. 5. What shuld I d t be physically prepared? These trips are designed fr beginner level participants. Yu d nt have t be an athlete, just in gd physical cnditin t be able t hike with the grup. N prir backpacking experience is needed. Physical cnditining: Mild aerbic activity 2 t 3 times a week Get utside! G fr a walk, hike, bike ride, swim get used t being utdrs in all kinds f weather UVA Department f Intramural Recreatinal Sprts 450 Whitehead Rad; PO Bx , Charlttesville, VA Phne: Fax: Web: recsprts.virginia.edu

3 Field Prgrams / Rental Center / Pplar Ridge Challenge Curse / Buldering Wall/COAR 6. What shuld I d t be mentally prepared? Be prepared t meet new peple frm a variety f different backgrunds Be ready t be a part f the slutin, nt part f the prblem Bring a psitive attitude and a desire t be actively invlved Be pen-minded abut trying new things i.e. Being a leader and a fllwer, ging several days withut bathing, trying new meals, etc. 7. What frms will need t be cmpleted prir t the trip? Registered participants will need t submit the Statement f Understanding and Medical Histry Frm (page 4) t UVA Outdr Recreatin within tw weeks f cmpleting registratin. Minrs will need their parent/guardian signature n the bttm f BOTH frms. 8. Can I register fr COAR if I am a transfer student and nt a first year? Yes, transfer students may register fr COAR 7 which ccur after the transfer student rientatins. Since these trips begin several days after transfer rientatin ends, yu may need t arrange transprtatin back t Charlttesville t attend ne f thse. UVA Department f Intramural Recreatinal Sprts 450 Whitehead Rad; PO Bx , Charlttesville, VA Phne: Fax: Web: recsprts.virginia.edu

4 Field Prgrams / Rental Center / Pplar Ridge Challenge Curse / Buldering Wall/COAR PACKING LIST General ntes: Persnal gear marked with an asterisk (*) can be prvided by Outdr Recreatin. These items include the sleeping bag, backpack, headlamp, and f curse grup/shared gear (i.e. cking gear). Feet Hiking bts (sneakers will wrk if yu dn t need additinal ankle supprt). SHOULD BE BROKEN IN Water shes/sandals (Chacs, Tevas, Keens, r similar with secure ft straps) Old sneakers wrk OK (NO flip flps) 3 pairs f Synthetic scks Legs Nyln Shell pants (wind/rain) Nyln hiking shrts r athletic shrts Swim trunks/ Shrts & swim suit (fr swimming in creek). Sprts Bras are OK (N bikinis) Trs Lightweight synthetic lng underwear tps (nn-cttn) Nyln mesh/syn. t-shirt (N tank tps) Lightweight / Medium weight fleece tp Shell jacket w/ hd (wind/rain) Head & Hands Hat baseball, flppy-brim t keep the sun ff Glasses (sun/eye) w/ keeper strap Sunscreen (SPF 15 r mre) Insect Repellant (Nn-aersl) Bandana Headlamp (r flashlight) w/ extra bulb and set f batteries * Miscellaneus 1 Qt. water bttles (nn-leaking) * Cup, Bwl, spn, and frk Persnal Hygiene (keep it minimal & small) Backpack (internal r external frame) * Mummy style sleeping bag (synthetic nly) * Small bedsheet (fr ver cabin mattress) Daypack 2 heavyweight trash bags (33 gal. size) Whistle w/ lanyard Pillw Extra mney fr lunch n the last day Optinal Camera (w/ extra battery) Pcket knife / multi-tl Pad / pen (fr jurnaling, etc.) 1 x 4 ACE bandage Twel DO NOT BRING!! Alchl, nn-prescriptin drugs, cigarettes, firearms, pets, hmesickness! Initial Here: If yu have any further questins abut the trips, yu may cntact Jhn McCall, Directr fr Outdr Recreatin, at , r by at jwm3g@virginia.edu UVA Department f Intramural Recreatinal Sprts 450 Whitehead Rad; PO Bx , Charlttesville, VA Phne: Fax: Web: recsprts.virginia.edu

5 Field Prgrams / Rental Center / Pplar Ridge Challenge Curse / Buldering Wall/COAR Cmplete and mail these frms within tw weeks f registering fr yur COAR trip t: UVA Outdr Recreatin PO Bx Charlttesville, VA *Participants under the age f 18 must have a parent r legal guardian signature n bth frms. The undersigned hereby acknwledges and agrees that: STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING 1. (*herein referred t as participant *) expects and intends t participate in ne r mre Intramural-Recreatinal Sprts Outdr Recreatin Prgram activities during the academic year, fllwing the executin f this statement f understanding. 2. In cnsideratin f the University s spnsrship and directin f this Intramural-Recreatinal Sprts Outdr Recreatin Prgram activity, the Participant hereby states that he/she has read and understands the terms and cnditins f this statement f understanding and specifically agrees t be bund thereby. 3. The participant understands and acknwledges that there are specific risks f injury t a persn and/r prperty that are assciated with Intramural-Recreatinal Sprts activities. Participant specifically agrees t and vluntarily assumes the risk f such injuries, and hereby certifies and represents that participant will have apprpriate persnal accident/health insurance cverage during the perid f each such activity. 4. The participant understands and acknwledges that the University f Virginia assumes n liability fr persnal injuries r prperty damages t participants r t third persns arising ut f Intramural-Recreatinal Sprts Outdr Recreatin Prgram Activities, except t the extent that such liability is impsed by law. Participant agrees t indemnify and save the University f Virginia harmless frm any liability arising ut f the acts r missins f participant during any such Intramural-Recreatinal Sprts Outdr Recreatin Prgram activity, subject t any limitatins r restrictins against such indemnificatin that are impsed by law. Participant will abide by all state and federal law and University plicy including the nn-use f alchl r cntrlled substances. SIGNATURE AND DATE: SIGNATURE AND DATE: *Participants under the age f 18 must have a parent r legal guardian signature (BELOW). UVA Department f Intramural Recreatinal Sprts 450 Whitehead Rad; PO Bx , Charlttesville, VA Phne: Fax: Web: recsprts.virginia.edu

6 Field Prgrams / Rental Center / Pplar Ridge Challenge Curse / Buldering Wall/COAR MEDICAL HISTORY FORM Name: Tday s Date: First MI Last Address: City State Zip Telephne: ( ) Wrk: ( ) Date f birth Height Weight Gender: Male Female Emergency cntact: Phne: Insurance: It is University plicy that each participant be cvered by his/her wn sickness and accident insurance. Name f insurance cmpany: Plicy r certificate number: Special Diet Cnsideratins: List Knwn Allergies: Required Medicatins: Are yu allergic t bee stings? D yu carry a bee sting kit? Have yu had r d yu nw have (check bx if yes and give dates and details belw): Diabetes Asthma Epilepsy Drug Reactins Chest Pains Angina High Bld Pressure Heart Murmur Back, shulder, knee r ther jint prblems Are yu pregnant? Heart Attack (if yes, explain and include date): Have yu ever had any serius disease r surgery? (If yes, explain and include date): Has any physician advised yu t limit yur activity? (If yes, explain and include date): D yu have any ther medical cnditins that might affect yur ability t participate in this prgram? The infrmatin prvided abve is a cmplete and accurate statement f the physical and psychlgical factrs that may affect my participatin in a prgram. I realize that failure t disclse infrmatin culd result in serius harm t me and ther participants. I agree t hld UVA Outdr Recreatin, the Department f Intramural Recreatinal Sprts, and the University f Virginia harmless frm any liability, claim r expense resulting, directly r indirectly, frm my failure t disclse relevant infrmatin. This infrmatin will be kept cnfidential except in case f emergency. In case f emergency, I cnsent t the release f medical recrds and accident reprt frms t insurance cmpanies, my emplyer, r any agency deemed apprpriate. Signature (if under 18, parent / guardian signature required belw) Parent / Guardian Signature Date Date UVA Department f Intramural Recreatinal Sprts 450 Whitehead Rad; PO Bx , Charlttesville, VA Phne: Fax: Web: recsprts.virginia.edu

UVA OR UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA OUTDOOR RECREATION Field Programs / Rental Center / Poplar Ridge Challenge Course / Bouldering Wall/ COAR

UVA OR UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA OUTDOOR RECREATION Field Programs / Rental Center / Poplar Ridge Challenge Course / Bouldering Wall/ COAR Field Prgrams / Rental Center / Pplar Ridge Challenge Curse / Buldering Wall/ COAR Cavalier Outdr Adventure Retreat (COAR) Meet and get t knw ther first year students n a backcuntry trip in Shenandah Natinal