Revolutions are begun out of pressure - and there has been pressure both from the President Roland Magg at the Cencom 2007 meeting, a call from our newest gold badge holder - the legendary -AdK (Andy de Klerk) to address youth at the Magliesburg sections 40^th anniversary dinner held in Pretoria recently, and the voice of the youth on the mountains calls for change in the Mountain Club. Let it be said the Jo'burg section has heard the calls and in April 2008 created a youth portfolio in the committee appointing Diane Arvanitakis as its representative.

Niel Margetts (competitions, bolting and PR convenor of the Jo'burg Section) along with coaches in schools who offer climbing as an extra-mural activity have collaborated for form the GAUTENG SCHOOL CLIMBING LEAGUE.

Young climbers interested in training on a regular basis and competing in competitions are encouraged to join the MCSA climbing team.

"Come and have a great evening and support WUMC"

The MCSA has a week at the Hamerkop house in the Magaliesberg. The meet falls on the weekend of the 30 May to 1 June and is an ideal spot for a Youth Meet. Firstly the house and accommodation makes it easy for those with young kids. Then the kloof has one of the shortest walk-ins. There is a pool to swim in (if you are hot enough). For those wishing, there is also camping around the house. Depending on demand we can set up some basic top ropes or even take youths on their first trad climbs.

For more info contact:
Roland 072 253 9712
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Youth in the Jo’burg section

Johannesburg Section has now got there very own and long awaited youth group. The group consists of Three age groups: 0-10 years, 11-15 years, 16-21 years.

They even have there facebook group ‘MCSA Joburg Youth Division’, so join it and watch the group grow!

The Youth Division has a dedicated meets lists for YOUTH meets as well.

For more info contact

Diane Arvanitakis

0731868409