This is the waitlist event for the 11/17/19 Kayak Pool Session Event. Definitely sign up on the waitlist because people often drop out last minute. If space opens up on the official event, I will manually move you over to the official event and send you an email notifying you. Also in that notification email, I will ask you to pay the $11 for the event. Please be prompt in paying that! Thanks!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jessica Lee (poolsessions@hooferouting.org or jrlee8@wisc.edu)

This is the INSTRUCTOR sign-up for the 11/17/19 kayak pool session at the UW Natatorium Pool. We’ll need leaders for kayak lake lessons and rolling lessons. Additionally, we would need someone (or two) to help administer the swim test for those who need it at the start of the pool session. We’ll have two lifeguards provided by the Nat who can probably help administer swim tests (confirming on that) When signing up, please indicate your preference to teach either kayak lake lesson, rolling lesson, swim test, or a combination.

We will be in the pool from 9:00am - 11:00am, so arrive at 8:00am to the Outdoor UW boathouse and plan to be available until 12:00pm at the latest to account for returning gear.

Thank you for your time, instructors! It is greatly appreciated :)

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jessica Lee (poolsessions@hooferouting.org or jrlee8@wisc.edu)

It’s pool session time! And at a location as close as the UW Natatorium?? Wow. Incredible. The Nat swimming pool is warm, clean, and a perfect place to kickstart your paddling journey and endeavors! During this off season, the pool is a great place to learn basic kayak skills and continue practicing your skills. If you want a kayak lake lesson, SK0, SK1, an intro to whitewater boats, learn how to roll, or just come hang out and paddle with us, sign up for this event! This event is open to any and all skill levels. You can also complete your swim test here!

This is the event sign up for PARTICIPANTS. If you are qualified and wish to be an instructor at this pool session, please sign up on the instructor event listing.

Sign-up and Payment: Sessions are $11 to cover the cost of the pool rental. You will be prompted to pay online when you sign-up. Otherwise, you may pay with cash/card in the Outdoor UW office, and they will manually add you to the event. If this event is full, sign up on the Kayak Pool Session - Waitlist event. If a space opens up, I’ll move you over to this event.

Clothing: Bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and nose plugs and goggles if you have them (handy when you are upside down). Avoid cotton clothes to your best ability (dri-fit stuff is your best bet). Also, full toe protection is advisable as this is what you would wear when you're paddling on rivers/lakes, but it's not mandatory.

Logistics: Meet at Memorial Union inside the Outdoor UW boathouse at 8:00am. We will then organize which boats/gear we are taking and carry them out to the cars. Once we have all the gear and people packed we will drive to the Nat pool. We will be let into the back door entrance between Dejope and the Nat (closest entrance to the pool) at 9am. The Nat has locker rooms where you can store your stuff and shower (please rinse off before entering the pool). The group is split into groups i.e. “Lake Lesson” “SK0” or “Rolling Lesson”. Some of the more experienced members may practice their skills in the pool on their own. Swim tests will occur at 9:05am (or as soon as possible). We have the pool reserved from 9-11am, so we will aim to start getting out of the water around 10:45am. We can have our boats on the tile next to the pool, but we must all be completely out of the water by 11am. Please plan to stay until 12pm to help packing up gear and getting it back to the boathouse.

I might end up opening the event up to more people if there is demand and we have enough leaders to help teach lessons.

If you have any questions or concerns at all, email Jessica Lee (poolsessions@hooferouting.org or jrlee8@wisc.edu)

Knitting like the Outdoors is where I go to disconnect, remove myself from to do lists and everyday worries. It’s calming and meditative and keeps my hands busy. 

Its getting cold outside. The canoes are soon to be stowed for the winter. Come learn something new and get started on a scarf for the chilly outdoors. 

We’ll meet in Memorial Union at 1pm. The union events staff will assign us the room the week before the event. I’ll send out an update email of the location and the room will also be listed on the Today in the union board. 

The Madison Knitting Guild is providing us with worsted weight yarn and a discount on the needles. So the only fee is $3.00 for the needles. The Madison knitting Guild is also supplying some volunteers to help me so we will have a nice student to teacher ratio. As I know the number of volunteers available from the Guild we can open up the lesson to more people. Also if you already know how to knit let me know if you would like to help  

In this lesson we will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. I’ll have samples and instructions on how to make 3-4 patterns using these two stitches. We’ll get you going on your first scarf. 

We’ll also talk briefly about different weights of yarn and resources available to knitters. 

I just googled Knitting and the outdoors and found a cool blog on knitting and camping!!!

We'll be meeting up at Mendota Lodge and running through different trails in the Arboretum to adventure in the snow? If you can drive a carpool, please let me know at jahill5@wisc.edu. If we are unable to find transportation to the Arboretum we'll venture out to Eagle Heights/Picnic point. We will run at a comfortable pace that is good for chatting and taking in the nature, and we will run for as long as is desired by the group.

Instructor: Paulina

It may be too cold for yoga out on the Terrace, but there are plenty of charming, newly-renovated indoor spaces right here Memorial Union! If you're looking for a deep breath and relaxation (or even just a study break), come join us at the Union and shake off that winter chill with a Winter Terrace Yoga class.

Indoor Yoga classes are $5/class. Online registration will remain open until start of class. For your own convenience, pre-registration (including mat rentals) is strongly encouraged. Drop-ins and on-site mat rentals are welcome as space and availability allows; please register with the instructor upon arrival. Cancellations can be made up to one hour before the start of class, and will result in credit with Outdoor UW (for another winter yoga class).

Drop-ins are welcome, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-ins can register and pay on site with credit or debit card (NO CASH) upon arrival. 

All participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• Check TITU screens around the Union for the location of your class.
• BYOYM (Bring Your Own Yoga Mat). We provide rental yoga mats ($2 per class).
• Classes capped at 15 participants
• To drop in to class or rent a mat on-site, please bring a credit or debit card.
• Props, such as blocks, are not provided or required for class, but you are welcome to bring along anything you use for your practice.
• Drop-in participants and all pre-registered participants can check in with the instructor at the class location.
• Wear comfortable clothing. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available near the Outdoor UW Office (lockers are 25 cents so please bring a quarter)

About

The Board of Captains (BOC) meets regularly throughout the year (typically biweekly on Monday evenings at 6:00). These meetings are a critical component of running the club as the club's constitution vests great authority in the BOC. If you are interested in learning more about how the club operates, please feel free to attend. 

Meeting Agendas

Available on the website: https://www.hoofersailing.org/documents

Agenda Items

Do you have a question or concern you think the BOC should address directly in a BOC meeting? Email the Commodore at commoodore@hoofersailing.org

When & Where

Check the TITU for room assignment. https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/

Come to the Marquee at Union South to watch REEL ROCK 14. REEL ROCK is annual film showing a compilation of outdoor adventure films that are screened worldwide. This is an event you won't want to miss. Tickets are FREE, but spots in the theater may be limited. No need to sign up before hand just get to the Marquee on November 18th. This event was made possible by both Hoofer Mountaineering and our sponsors: WCA, Fontana, Boulders, Adventure Rock, and Summit Strength and Fitness. Additionally, upon entrance you will recieve a ticket for a raffle item where you can receive one of the donations from our awesome sponsors. 

RecHub Learning Workshop !! 

In the Hoofer Outing club (and across Hoofers and OUW), we utiliize RecHub (formerly Club Manager, i.e. members.hoofers.org) to organize most of our activities. This web-based computer software is a powerful tool with plenty of features, but with great power comes great learning curves. 

Let's get ahead of the curve and learn all about how you can leverage RecHub as a HOC leader!

Come to Mendota Lodge before the HOC General Meeting on Tues. Nov. 19 at 6PM for a live demo and Q & A on RecHub! 

? We will be learning about the following topics:

• How to post an event (specific to Outing club)

• Best practices for creating a payment option for signup

• How to choose an account for your payment option, using Dept Cards for trip funds

• Understanding user profiles, ratings, and questionairres 

• And more....

This event is tailored for outing club activity and trip leaders, to best serve the needs of those regularly posting events and working in the program. HOWEVER anyone curious about the program is welcome - new members, community members, returning leaders, LITs, everyone! If you have a specific question you want addressed, please submit it at signup and I will try my best to include as many as I can in the workshop. 

*Q & A will be closely managed in the interest of time and content. Please be courteous of others' time and submit questions beforehand if possible.

Questions/comments: mmuerhoff@wisc.edu (or @OUW M-F)

Hey y'all,

Join us every Tuesday night for our general club meeting! These are free to the public, and we meet from 7 to around 7:30 pm in the Mendota Lodge. We will be discussing upcoming trips, telling stories of recent trips, and will have 10-minute fun time at the end of each meeting which will be anything from a mini lesson on knots to a bio on a groudnbreaking outdoor enthustiast. Our meetings are open to all who wish to be involved in the outdoors! See you there!

Need practice taking a pulse? Need a refresher on how to roll a potential spinal patient? Can’t remember what SAMPLE stands for? Let’s brush up on our wilderness first aid skills and knowledge! For this first practice night, we’ll focus on reviewing the Patient Assessment System. Then we’ll have a few simple scenarios to go through all the motions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXQAmx2AYIk

This is intended for folks who have already taken a WFA or WFR course. We are NOT certified instructors. We just want to practice and keep our skills fresh. We'll meet in Mendota Lodge right after the weekly Tuesday meeting. 

Scene size-up

Initial assessment: A, B, C, D, E

Secondary assessment:

- Head-to-toe physical exam

- Vital signs

- Patient history

Come and chat with me in the Leader Lounge about questions, ideas, or concerns you have about the club. If you would like to schedule a meeting outside of these hours, email me at outingpresident@hoofers.org.

The club commodore is available weekly for office hours on Wednesday nights from 4:30-6:30 p.m. These office hours occur in the Hoofer Leader Lounge. 

The mission of Hoofers Adapt is to promote accessibility and inclusion in outdoor pursuits at UW-Madison and in the greater Madison community. Come join us for our bi-weekly Hoofers Adapt meetings to learn about and participate in fun activities that will help us work towards this mission!

Description

This 2019 Winter Open Water Referral class includes an academic online training and two indoor pool sessions only. At the completion of this class, each student will receive a PADI referral form. 

Each student needs to complete PADI's four (4) open water dives on their own within 6 months in order to become PADI Open Water certified. Students will need to show the referral form to any PADI course provider to schedule their own open water dives. Traditionally, Florida Keys has been a good warmer destination during winter break to complete the open water certification.

Another option would be to complete the four open water dives in Spring 2020 locally in Wisconsin. The cost to do this through Diversion Scuba is $75.

Course Overview  

The Winter Hoofer Open Water SCUBA referral course consists of a self-paced eLearning web classroom where students learn about diving physiology and safety and the equipment and skills needed by every diver. This is followed by two indoor swimming pool sessions where students are able to apply your new knowledge in a controlled environment.  Students must complete the eLearning prior to the pool sessions (no exception). Once the eLearning and the pool training session are completed, each student to receive a PADI referral form to be taken to any PADI course provider to complete the open water certification by completing the four open water dives.

Course Fee  

The course fee of $323 includes your PADI Open Water Referral, open water check out dives, professional instruction by PADI instructors, all course materials including access to eLearning, dive log and training record, and the use of all Scuba equipment and tanks needed for the class. You will also need to purchase a membership in Hoofer Scuba which costs $44 per year for students and includes heavily discounted gear rentals once certified.  The fee is paid to the Hoofer Scuba Club online or at the Outdoor UW Service desk at the Memorial Union when you sign up for the course. There are no additional hidden fees or costs, and our courses include all education and dives required to become a PADI certified diver. The total cost for students is $367. Sign Up can be done online or at the Outdoor UW office.

Prerequisites and Enrollment Conditions

You must attend all classroom and pool sessions to gain a referral.  No make-up sessions can be offered. If during the course under special circumstances you find you cannot attend one of the dates, please let us know ASAP so we can work something out.

We follow the PADI health requirements, a copy of all the medical conditions that may require a physician's approval to be cleared for diving can be found here, or online under PADI medical form. Note, if you have one of these conditions, it does not necessarily bar you from diving, it does mean we would need a doctor to sign off that you are medically cleared for diving. If you are not cleared but have already started or completed the online portion, we can only offer a partial refund.

It is essential that course participants have strong basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the water.  PADI requirements include a basic swim test and tread-water test. If you do not pass the swim test we can only offer partial refunds of course fees.  See below for more details.

eLearning must be completed according to the schedule directed by your instructor.  

Course Refunds: Once the course has commenced, we do not offer any refunds past the first pool session, eg. if you decide that you can't make one of the dates!  If you decide after the first pool session that SCUBA is not for you, then we can offer you a partial refund of the course cost less the cost of materials, and a prorated fee for the portion of the class that you attended.

For safety, individuals not able to satisfactorily perform all required skills in the pool will not be permitted to participate in the open water training.  Our instructors will make every effort to assist you in becoming a certified diver, but certification is not guaranteed.

Participants must be a University of Wisconsin-Madison student, faculty/staff, or Wisconsin Union member. Union membership is open to everyone. Call 608-262-2263 or visit www.union.wisc.edu/membership to sign up for Union Membership.

Last day to sign up is November 18th!

Class session: 11/20/19 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Memorial Union

Pool Sessions: 12/03/19 & 12/04/19 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel

This is the time to drop in for gear ratings or to check out gear!  Due to popularity and trying to give everyone a chance to get a rating you can only sign up for one rating per night.  The one exception is Bouldering ratings can be added to any other rating.  Of those that sign up the first to arrive is the first to be tested, Expect each rating to take ~15 min. Participants may be cut if one or both gear managers are not avaialable and a qualified sub is not present.  

Any questions contact us at gearmanager@hoofermountaineering.org

  Thanks, 

--Lizz & Josh

Instructor: Megan

It may be too cold for yoga out on the Terrace, but there are plenty of charming, newly-renovated indoor spaces right here Memorial Union! If you're looking for a deep breath and relaxation (or even just a study break), come join us at the Union and shake off that winter chill with a Winter Terrace Yoga class.

Indoor Yoga classes are $5/class. Online registration will remain open until start of class. For your own convenience, pre-registration (including mat rentals) is strongly encouraged. Drop-ins and on-site mat rentals are welcome as space and availability allows; please register with the instructor upon arrival. Cancellations can be made up to one hour before the start of class, and will result in credit with Outdoor UW (for another winter yoga class).

Drop-ins are welcome, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-ins can register and pay on site with credit or debit card (NO CASH) upon arrival. 

All participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Things you will need to know:

• Check TITU screens around the Union for the location of your class.
• BYOYM (Bring Your Own Yoga Mat). We provide rental yoga mats ($2 per class).
• Classes capped at 15 participants
• To drop in to class or rent a mat on-site, please bring a credit or debit card.
• Props, such as blocks, are not provided or required for class, but you are welcome to bring along anything you use for your practice.
• Drop-in participants and all pre-registered participants can check in with the instructor at the class location.
• Wear comfortable clothing. 
• Bathrooms, showers, and lockers are available near the Outdoor UW Office (lockers are 25 cents so please bring a quarter)