I will be available at the HMC Gear Locker in Memorial Union to test individuals on Top Rope and General Lead ratings this Thursday from 5:30-7:00pm.

These will be ONLY for those of you currently signed up for a spring break trip (Red Rock or Tennessee).

More information on how our rating system works and the skills tested can be found here: https://www.hoofermountaineering.org/ratings

I can test 5 people on their ratings during this time period. Please sign up below.

Description

This 2020 Spring Open Water Referral class includes 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 one year 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 spring 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 Spring 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 will 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 $360 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 $404. 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 a 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 February 25th! 

Class session: 02/27/20 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Memorial Union, Check T.I.T.U screen

Pool Sessions: 03/07/20 & 03/08/20 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Natatorium 

Come destress and get to know other scuba club members at our paint night! We will provide paint, canvases, and snacks – come for the whole time or just drop by.

When: 7-9pm, Thursday, Feb 27

Where: Memorial Union, Parkview room (4th floor)

Instructor: Megan

This class is closed for sign-ups on this website. Please go to services.recwell.wisc.edu to sign-up. Click on “Programs” – “Group Fitness” – “Candle Light Yoga at the Union” to register up to 48 hours in advance.

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 through the Rec Well website. 

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)

HRC President, Katie, will be located in the Mendota Lodge

from 10:45 am to 11:45 am for her Office Hours

Feel free to stop by or sign-up for this event to let her know who she will be meeting with!

Interested in learning how to ski or snowboard but don’t want to learn alone? Here’s your chance to learn with others! Hoofers SnS offers weekly trips to Tyrol Basin for beginner skiers and snowboarders to take part in group lessons offered by Tyrol Basin instructors.

Trips will be on Fridays from roughly 1-8:00 PM, but time will vary slightly with Tyrol Basin's instructor availability. Transportation is provided by Hoofers via a van that will meet at the circle outside Union South at 12:45 PM (subject to change). Skis, snowboards, boots, and helmets are all available to rent at Tyrol Basin.

The Cost breakdown is as follows:

• Lift Ticket: $18
• Rentals: $18
• Helmet Rental: $8.50
• Damage Waiver: $1
• Total: $45.50

This is an event to collect payment for Peabody transportation

TRANSPORTATION IS FREE WITH PURCHASE OF LIFT TICKET!

Let's go ski/ snowboard at Devil's Head for the day!  Get out on the hill for a great day making new friend, practicing new tricks, or just getting your shred on.  

Van leaves Madison at 9AM and leaves Devil's Head at 4 PM

Trip Costs:

Lift Ticket: $33 lift ticket (Normal ticket is $66)

Ski/Snowboard Rental: $25

*If you have your own transportation, see the lift ticket only event to get discounted lift tickets!

TRANSPORTATION IS FREE WITH PURCHASE OF LIFT TICKET!

Let's go ski/ snowboard at Devil's Head for the day!  Get out on the hill for a great day making new friend, practicing new tricks, or just getting your shred on.  

Van leaves Madison at 9AM and leaves Devil's Head at 4 PM

Trip Costs:

Lift Ticket: $33 lift ticket (Normal ticket is $66)

Ski/Snowboard Rental: $25

*If you have your own transportation, see the lift ticket only event to get discounted lift tickets!

Registration fee payment/sign-up for USCSA MCSA Regional Championships in Rhinelander, WI on Feb 29 and Mar 1. 

Instructor: Ally

This class is closed for sign-ups on this website. Please go to services.recwell.wisc.edu to sign-up. Click on “Programs” – “Group Fitness” – “Yoga at the Union” to register up to 48 hours in advance.

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 through the Rec Well website. 

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)

THIS OPTION DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING TO THE MOUNTAIN.

Get a discounted lift ticket and shred with fellow hoofer members!

You are responsible for your own transportation. Meet at the mountain at around 10:30am to receive your lift ticket from the trip leader.

Trip Costs:

Lift Ticket: $33

Rentals: $25

*You must recieve your lift ticket from the trip leader. Tyrol is unable to give the discount price to indiviual memebers.  

The Sierra Club has arranged for some open pool time for kayaking! 

This isn't a formally-arranged Hoofer pool session; no transport is pre-arranged. You must get yourself and your own boat to the pool (or coordinate with other Hoofers)! Please talk to Ryan Holley (poolsessions@hooferouting.org) if you want to use a Hoofer boat; we have some provisions for Hoofers to use boats for non-Hoofer events under certain conditions, and this is a good opportunity for that! 

Location: MATC

Schedule: 12:30-3:00 pm, Saturday Feb 29

Cost: $10 per boat -- pay to Sandra Newbury (the Sierra Club coordinator)

You must contact Sandra Newbury (scpoolsession@gmail.com) to sign up! First come, first serve. 

Local kayaker and your fellow Hoofer Mark Olson has arranged for some open pool time for kayaking! 

This isn't a formally-arranged Hoofer pool session; no transport is pre-arranged. You must get yourself and your own boat to the pool (or coordinate with other Hoofers)! Please talk to Caroline Rose (email through my name linked above) if you want to use a Hoofer boat; we have some provisions for Hoofers to use boats for non-Hoofer events under certain conditions, and this is a good opportunity for that! 

Location: Verona High School

Schedule: 5-7 pm, Sunday Feb 29

Cost: $15 per boat -- pay to Mark Olson.

You must contact Mark Olson (his name is linked above) to sign up! 

For those who are Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified, come meet up to practice your skills. Even if you're not a Hoofer member, we'd still love to have you join. Here’s the agenda.

• At 8:30 am, meet in the Rathskeller of the Memorial Union (if you feel like it) - chat, eat breakfast, have coffee, get to know ya kind of thing. 

• When people wrap up eating (~9:00 am), move down to the Mendota Lodge or the North Chartroom.

• Practice scenarios until Noon (12pm)

If keen, please sign up. This should be a good opportunity to refresh your first aid before Spring break. 

We’ll have the club first aid kits to practice with, but feel free to bring your own kit to practice with the tools you’d actually be using. Also bring a backpack, extra clothes, sleeping pad, notepad, and other things you might have on trail. We’ll use these for some improv work.

TRANSPORTATION IS FREE WITH PURCHASE OF LIFT TICKET!

Join fellow Hoofer SNS members on a trip to Tyrol Basin, just 40 minutes away in Mt. Horeb!

Pick up will be around 10:00am, and we will leave the mountain around 4pm.

Trip Costs:

Lift Ticket: $25

Ski/Snowboard Rental: $18

*If you have your own transportation, see the other event to get discounted lift tickets!

Second trail run in the snowy second semester! Let me (Justine) know if you can drive and we will go to Arboretum, otherwise we'll head to Eagle Heights. Meet at memorial union outside of the hoofers lounge and dress appropriately for the weather!

THIS OPTION DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING TO THE MOUNTAIN.

Get a discounted lift ticket and shred with fellow hoofer members!

You are responsible for your own transportation. Meet at the mountain at around 11am to receive your lift ticket from the trip leader.

Trip Costs:

Lift Ticket: $25

Rental: $18

*You must recieve your lift ticket from the trip leader. Tyrol is unable to give the discount price to indiviual memebers.  

COME MAKE ART WITH US! We will be going to Wheelhouse Studio (in basement of Union, right down the hall from Hoofers) on Sunday afternoon to get ~artsy~. We will meet there at 3pm and plan on staying until around 6pm. Bring $15 with you (cash, card or Wiscard) for art supplies. The studio fee is free for students and $4 otherwise. See you there!