Canyoning Adventure Weekend – Theory Night CNY25A
2025-02-26 19:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
This is an adventure weekend of vertical canyoning. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Caynoning OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, abseiling in canyons, walking skills, environmental protection of canyons, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

The theory night is for March Canyoning event. You can register and find more information here.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

VOC 2 meeting
2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia

Safe Participant Abseil Course - Practical Day (ABS25A)
2025-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Wahroonga Rocks, Cliff Oval, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia
This is the base-level course for participation in rockcraft activities and is required for vertical canyoning and caving. Attending this workshop will give you a great grounding for rock adventures and you can even earn you Stage 4 OAS Abseiling (However you must abseil on at least one other occasion before or after the course to complete the OAS requirements).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components (prussiking, knots, setting up abseil devices, care of equipment).

The theory night registration is combined with the prac day for the same course number, you do not need to register separately.

The practical day is held at Wahroonga Rocks. Participants aim to complete 15 abseils on a variety of abseil devices as well as practising belaying skills, and prussiking. The course includes a separate theory night at Barra Brui Scout Hall.

Recommended Pre-reading:

Knots (SP Section Only)

Digital copies will be provided prior to the course if you don’t have access to Teams.

Bring:

Suitable Clothing.

Water + Lunch.

Your Prussiks.

Your Workbook with theory questions completed.

Printed out logbook.

Times:

Arrive 8:30am and walk down to the rocks – map in your email.

Finish approximately 4pm.

You will be:

Completing at least 10 abseils on different devices.

Top Belay and catch a falling Guide.

Do prussiking over an edge.

Get assessed on your knots.

Get your theory answers assessed.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Ku-Ring-Gai District Raft Race
2025-03-02 07:00 - 12:00 | Bilarong Reserve Narrabeen Lakes, 55 Wakehurst Pkwy, North Narrabeen, 2101, Australia
Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Evening Rockcraft Workshop (REW25D)
2025-03-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Lindfield Rocks, Lindfield Rocks, Tryon Rd, East Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Monthly Rockcraft Skills workshop – open to anyone who has attended a TP/AG (Level 2) course, or Guides maintaining currency. Current Qual not required. This is a self driven workshop where we will cover what you need to work on toward your quals, or what you want to practise/review.

A great way to build your skills towards guide (or your OAS levels). Rescue workshops are also one of the ways you can demonstrate your rescue currency which is required for all guides, and especially if you are going through requal. If you are a current guide this is also a good way to stop your rescue skills getting rusty.

What to Bring

A Head Torch

Your Personal Abseil Gear (It is assumed you have your own gear, if you do not please specify on Scout Event at least 24 hours beforehand)

Please let me know if you have any topics you specifically want to cover.

This year we are asking that all participants register on Scout Event.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

RRC Executive meeting
2025-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Sydney North Region Office, 2 Ellis Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia

Canyoning Adventure Weekend – Practical CNY25A
2025-03-08 08:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00 | Blue Mountains NSW
This is an adventure weekend of vertical canyoning. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Caynoning OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, abseiling in canyons, walking skills, environmental protection of canyons, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Region Personal Development Course For Cubs
2025-03-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Eastwood/Marsfield Scout Hall, 72 Agincourt Road, Marsfield, NSW, 2122, Australia
The Cub Scout personal development course offers interested Cub Scouts an opportunity to meet new people and develop their own communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

This course is designed for youth members who are aged 10 years old.

We will be completing various activities which some might be done outside. Please come prepared to be outside, potentially in the weather and bring a day pack with items you would need for the day which should include a hat, snacks and water bottle. The youth members need to attend the full day to achieve their personal development badge.

Lunch is included, but if your youth member does get hungry please provide other food for them.

Please note:

If numbers exceed the nominal limit, preference will be given to the older youth members and prospective peak award recipients.

If 4 or more youth members attend from the same scout group registered, an adult leader will be asked to attend to assist the course facilitator.

Cost $25.00 per youth member ( which includes lunch)

Start time: 8:55am for 9am start

End time: 3pm

Location: Eastwood/Marsfield Scout Hall, 72 Agincourt Road, Marsfield NSW 2122

Course limit to 36 youth members

Opening date for registration 3.2.25

Closing Date for registration 23.2.25

if you have any questions please direct them to Cassie.donald@nsw.scouts.com.au

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB25A Level 1 (Basic) – Theory Night
2025-03-11 07:30 - 21:30 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
Theory Night and information for – Rock Climbing Weekend. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Climbing OAS under Vertical (Youth Program). The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Garigal Venturers Abseil Evening (Staff)
2025-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Belrose Scout Hall
Another opportunity to help out. Staff registration details below.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Garigal Seeonee
2025-03-12 20:00 - 21:30 | NSW

Benowie - Future Ready: Inspiring Leaders to Think and Look Wide 2025 (A course for Sydney North Venturers)
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Middle Harbour Scout Hall, 2D Carlyle Road, East Lindfield
(This course, including online work and the in-person session, is equivalent to a two-day course.)

Looking to level up your leadership skills? Future Ready: Inspiring Leaders to Think and Look Wide is a hands-on, immersive leadership course designed for Venturers. This one-day experience challenges young leaders to develop trust, teamwork, resilience, and vision while starting to work towards the Certificate II in Active Volunteering. Inspired by Dr Ken Dovey’s leadership principles and Simon Sinek’s Start with Why, this course is perfect for Venturers working towards Milestone 3 and their Peak Award. Through engaging activities, real-world scenarios, and structured reflection, you’ll walk away with the confidence and skills to lead with purpose and impact. Ready to lead? Sign up today!

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Cub Scout Environment Activity Day
2025-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 | 1st Collaroy Plateau Scout Hall, Goodwin Street, Narrabeen, NSW, 2101, Australia
This is a day activity, based on the natural environment. The Cub Scouts who participate will gain a SIA Environment Badge through a range of hand on activities, including streamwatch. Only Cubs who are with Leaders should attend

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Water Bugs Morning Activity Day
2025-03-16 09:30 - 11:45 | 1st Collaroy Plateau Scout Hall, Goodwin Street, Narrabeen, NSW, 2101, Australia
This is a morning activity, based on the natural environment. The Joey, Cub Scouts and Scouts will be learning about the water environment of Narrabeen Lagoon through Bug Watch by catching waterbugs and collecting data on the animals in the lagoon.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB25A Level 1 (Basic) – Artificial Practical Night
2025-03-19 07:30 - 21:15 | NSW
Artificial Climbing Practical Night for – Rock Climbing Weekend. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Climbing OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Benowie District Seeonee
2025-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | NSW

Abseil Rigging & Rescue Course - Theory Night 1 (ABS25B)
2025-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
If you want to build on your skills and work towards being able to take other people out abseiling then this is the workshop for you. Learn how to set up abseils, rig for rescue and get yourself or others out of difficulty. This course aims to get you through the Trained Participant and Assistant Guide levels of the VET qualifications and can also be used to gain OAS qualifications.

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components. There are two theory nights and a practical weekend.

The theory night(s) registration is combined with the practical day for the same course number, you do not need to register separately.

The course involves significant homework and pre-reading.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

73rd Sirius Cup 2025
2025-03-21 17:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Balmoral Oval, The Esplanade, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
The Sirius Cup Regatta is held in March each year at Balmoral Beach. Run by the Sydney North Region, this is the premier canoeing and sailing regatta for Scouts in NSW. Sirius Cup is a chance for Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and leaders to get together at a camp based around water activities. Events will be held in sailing, canoeing, rowing and the iron man/woman race.

Note, individual registration is now required prior to the event for everyone attending the Regatta.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Canyoning Trained Participant Workshop – CYN25A-TP
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
Attending this workshop provides training for Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide.

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The location is Barra Brui Hall on Saturday and TBC on Sunday and includes a mix of theory and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, abseiling in canyons, walking skills, environmental protection of canyons, logistics, risks, minor emergencies, set-ups and rescues.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Rockclimbing Workshop CLB25A Level 1 (Basic) – Practical Weekend
2025-03-22 08:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Blue Mountains NSW
Rock Climbing Practical Weekend. Attending this workshop provides training for Safe Participant, Trained Participant, Assistant Guide and Guide along with the ability for youth members to achieve you Stage 4 Climbing OAS under Vertical (Youth Program).

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night 1 is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and theory night 2 at a Climbing Gym. It includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components covering personal equipment, rope skills, climbing techniques, environmental protection of climbing, logistics, risks and minor emergencies.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Dragon Skin 2025 - Early Bird Prices End
2025-03-22 23:00 - 23:59 | NSW
23rd March 2025 – Early Bird Price Ends (Save $20 by completing your application and pay before 23rd March)

Key Dates – Dragon Skin

Region Rover Council AGM
2025-03-23 18:00 - 20:30 | 2nd Gordon Scout Hall, 32c Rosedale Rd, Gordon, NSW
All members and supporters of the Rover section are encouraged to attend the AGM, see the “Year in Review” video, hear about the year’s highlights, find out who will receive the Warawara Award for 2025, and elect a new executive team for 2025-26.

Free BBQ from 5.30pm.

Full uniform should be worn.

Rover Treasurers' Course
2025-03-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Sydney North Region Office, 2 Ellis Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
For all Rover Unit Treasurers, Unit Leaders, and Rover Advisers.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1315700886322528

Abseil Rigging & Rescue Course - Theory Night 2 (ABS25B)
2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
If you want to build on your skills and work towards being able to take other people out abseiling then this is the workshop for you. Learn how to set up abseils, rig for rescue and get yourself or others out of difficulty. This course aims to get you through the Trained Participant and Assistant Guide levels of the VET qualifications and can also be used to gain OAS qualifications.

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The theory night is held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components. There are two theory nights and a practical weekend.

The theory night(s) registration is combined with the practical day for the same course number, you do not need to register separately.

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

Garigal District Cub Camp
2025-03-28 19:00 - 2025-03-30 12:00 | NSW

Region Office Closed
2025-04-04 09:00 - 17:00 | NSW

Benowie District Cub Campfire
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Baden-Powell Activity Centre, End of Pomona Street,, Pennant Hills, NSW, 2120
This is a District Cub campfire for Benowie Cub units.

Cubs are invited to the Benowie District Cub Scout Campfire on Friday 4th April 2025 at Baden-Powell Activity Centre, Pomona St, Pennant Hills.

It is a great opportunity for Benowie District Cubs to meet Cubs from other units and enjoy a campfire together with songs and maybe a few marshmallows.

Please arrive at 6.45pm so we can get organise to start at 7pm at the campfire circle. The campfire finishes at 8.30pm. Cubs, leaders, adult helpers and parents/carers are welcome to come along.

Cubs wear their uniform shirt and scarf and bring a warm jumper, head torch, full water bottle, and plastic sheet or blanket to sit on (no chairs allowed). Please eat dinner before the event.

Please register on Scout Event at: https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/2294

If you have questions or queries about the event, please contact the event organiser, Thomas Zeller, at thomas.zeller@nsw.scouts.com.au

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00

NSW State Rover Council meeting
2025-04-05 00:00 - 23:59 | Scouts NSW office, Quad 3, Level 1, 102 Bennelong Pkwy,, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127, Australia
NSW SRC Annual Report Presentation – time TBC

Abseil Rigging & Rescue Course - Practical Weekend (ABS25B)
2025-04-05 08:00 - 2025-04-06 17:00 | Barra Brui Activity Hall, Barra Brui Scout Hall, Hunter St, St Ives, NSW, 2075, Australia
If you want to build on your skills and work towards being able to take other people out abseiling then this is the workshop for you. Learn how to set up abseils, rig for rescue, and get yourself and others out of difficulty. This covers aims to get you through the content of the Trained Participant and Assistant Guide levels of the VET qualifications to give you a solid base to build you abseil skills on. Participants can also use this course to cover items in their OAS levels 5,6 & 7. We aim to also assist participants with the RPL of their Trained Participant Core.

It is expected that participants assist on a couple of Safe Participant Courses, and attend followup workshops to fully achieve competency at a VET standard.

Repeat Participation in the course is free.

Course Structure

The two theory nights are held at Barra Brui Scout Hall and includes a mix of theory presentations and practical components. These introduce you to the skills that you will then practise at an in hall practical day at Barra Brui, followed by on Cliff Practical at Lindfield Rocks.

This is not an overnight course.

The practical days run from 8am to 5pm.

Participants should be prepared to do a bit of pre-reading and “homework” between theory sessions and before the practical to get the most out of the course (although you can still succeed without that).

Assumed Knowledge

The course is suitable for Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders.

The course assumes completion of OAS Stage 4 or equivlant knowledge (at least 10 abseils accross two ocassions, ability to prussik, ability to operate a top belay). However we generally get a broad range of skill levels from people who have recently completed their Safe Participant/OAS 4 course right through to very experienced people who are getting up to speed on Scout’s NSW standards for rigging & rescue.

Recomended Pre-Reading

Additional readings will be sent out a week before the course, and after each practical session.

Knotting Guide

Rigging Guide

Registrations for this event open on: 2026-02-01 00:00:00.

Registrations closes by: 2026-05-24 00:00:00
