Young Ocean Warriors Leadership Camp

A Youth Leadership Development Program to inspire a new generation of

Maldivians who are aware, informed and ready take the lead to protect our

Marine Nation

Young Ocean Warriors

Leadership Camp

A Youth Leadership Development Program

2014

V i l l a C o l l e g e , M a l d i v e s

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YOUNG OCEAN WARRIORS LEADERSHIP CAMP MARE NOSTRUM – OUR SEA

PROGRAM GOALS

This Youth Leadership Development Program was formed with the mission to reconnect the youth of today with the

sea which is their heritage;

» Promote the early development of environmental awareness among Maldivian school children

» Introduce lifesaving & water safety skills at a young age to reduce accidental drowning

» Inspire Maldivian youth to take pride in their Marine Nation and become advocates for marine

conservation.

PROGRAM SCOPE

Create AWARENESS

» Marine conservation

» Aquatic safety

Impart INFORMATION

» Marine environment

» Aquatic activities

Inspire RESPONSIBILITY

» Be role models

» Ocean advocacy

PROGRAM DESIGN

Key Themes

The underpinning theme throughout the program will be leadership and role model behaviour.

Conservation and the Marine Environment

+ Conservation awareness

+ Dangers of marine debris

Diving and the Underwater Realm

+ SCUBA & snorkelling try‐out

+ Recognizing dangerous marine creatures

Water Sports and Aquatic Recreation

+ Windsurfing basics

+ Recognizing dangerous wind & wave conditions

Life Saving and the Surf Zone

+ Life Saving basics

+ Recognising dangerous surf conditions

Aquatic Safety and Emergency Response

+ Aquatic safety awareness

+ Recognizing aquatic emergencies


PROGRAM CONTENT

The content of the various aspects of this program is derived from our Professional Partners.

» PADI [Professional Association of Diving Instructors]

» Project AWARE

» VDWS [Verband Deutscher Wassersport Schulen]

» SLSA [Surf Life Saving Australia]

» EFR Corp. [Emergency First Response]

PROGRAM DELIVERY

All program activities will be directed by experienced Instructors and conducted in accordance with local and

international training standards.

This program can be tailored to suit the needs of any school or community group:

» Half‐day Camp @ the Artificial Beach in Male’

» FREE of charge; 40 participants; 4 hours duration

» Full‐day Camp @ Kuda Bandos

» 20 participants; 8 hours duration

» Holiday Camp @ Sun Island

» 15 participants; 5 days duration

… A CONTINUUM OF DEVELOPMENT

The Faculty of Marine Studies will be the focal point for these Young Ocean Warriors and continue to be involved in

developing their potential by;

» Access to training in Marine Studies, Diving, Water Sports & Life Saving

» Facilitating access to information through online resources and social media

» Admission to Workshops and Lectures on Marine Science

» Supporting training events and field trips organized by these student leaders

» Organizing further Conservation Events with their active participation

» Involvement in Conservation Events organized by community groups

PARTICIPATION

All our programs are about inclusion, not exclusion of youth. To participate in this camp, candidates must be;

18 years old or have signed approval from parent or guardian. Generally fit and healthy.

Able to swim competently.

Able to follow instructions.

Complete the forms in the following pages and detach them from the booklet.

Application Form

Medical Questionnaire

Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement


CAMP KIT LIST

FOR ALL CAMPS

Board shorts

Rash guard (long‐sleeved preferable)

Swim goggles

Swim‐cap

Cap / hat

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Sports towel

Water bottle

Backpack (with name‐tag)

DAY‐CAMP ADDITIONS

Boots / sturdy shoes that Can Get Wet

Socks

Insect repellent

Towel

Deodorant

Comb, brush, hair‐ties

Underwear

Extra board shorts

Extra shorts (no short shorts)

Extra t‐shirts (no tank tops)

Plain blue t‐shirt (for printing)

Waterproof bag for wet clothes

WHAT NOT TO PACK

Laptops, tablet computers

MP3 Players, iPods, headphones

Knives

Gum, candy, food

Electronic games

Jewellery, valuables

DVD Players

HOLIDAY CAMP ADDITIONS

Prayer mat (with dholhi)

Sleeping bag

Pillow

Soap / shampoo

Toothbrush / toothpaste

Pyjamas

Long pants / jeans

Shirts (no tank tops)

Extra underwear

Warm t‐shirts

Extra socks

Hooded rain gear (VERY IMPORTANT)

OPTIONAL

Flashlight

Camera

Book

Money for Camp Store (as instructed)

All personal belongings must be clearly labelled with the owner’s name in waterproof ink.

The Organisers will not be responsible for any loss or damage.


APPLICATION FORM

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Student Name:

Age: Student ID: Contact No:

Address:

National ID No: Date of Birth:

Swimming Ability: Nil Slight Competent Previous Training:

Preferred Camp Activity (Please Rank 1‐4) DIVING WATERSPORTS LIFESAVING FIRST AID

Any Allergies: Current Medications:

Any Known Medical Conditions: (Please state details):

PARENT/ GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Parent / Guardian Name:

Address: Contact No:

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Name of Contact:

Address: Contact No:

Relationship:

PARENT/GUARDIAN APPROVAL

I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities organised by Villa College during the camp. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy to this program, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless. Villa college and all its respective representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from camp.

In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Villa College, including all coaches and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all water sports activities.

Name of Parent/Guardian: Date:

Signature of Parent/Guardian:

CONFIRMATION

I have read the information about the camp and authorize the verification of the information provided on this form. A copy of my national ID is

provided with this form.

Signature of Applicant: Date:


PARTICIPANT STATEMENT

Read the following paragraphs carefully.

This statement, which includes a Medical Questionnaire, a Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Statement of Risks and Liability), Non‐Agency Disclosure and Acknowledgment, informs you of some potential risks involved in snorkelling and scuba diving and of the conduct required of you during this program. If you are a minor, your parent or guardian must read this Guide and sign where indicated.

You will also need to learn important safety rules regarding breathing and equalization while scuba diving from the PADI Professional. Scuba diving and the use of scuba equipment without proper supervision or instruction can result in serious injury or death. You must be instructed in its use under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor.

MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. To scuba dive you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous

under certain conditions. Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person

with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should

not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program.

The purpose of the Medical Questionnaire is to find out if you should be examined by a physician before participating in recreational scuba diving. A positive response to a question does not necessarily disqualify you from diving. A positive response means that there is a pre‐existing condition that may affect your safety while diving and you must seek the advice of a physician.

Please answer the following questions on your past and present medical history with a YES or NO. If you are not sure, answer YES. If any of these items apply to you, we must request that you consult with a physician prior to participating in scuba diving. Your PADI Professional will supply you with a PADI Medical Statement and Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver’s Physical Examination to take to a physician.

_____ Do you currently have an ear infection?

_____ Do you have a history of ear disease, hearing loss or problems with balance?

_____ Do you have a history of ear or sinus surgery?

_____ Are you currently suffering from a cold, congestion, sinusitis or bronchitis?

_____ Do you have a history of respiratory problems, severe attacks of hay fever or allergies, or lung disease?

_____ Have you had a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or history of chest surgery?

_____ Do you have active asthma or history of emphysema or tuberculosis?

_____ Are you currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of your physical or mental abilities?

_____ Do you have behavioural health, mental or psychological problems or a nervous system disorder?

_____ Are you or could you be pregnant?

_____ Do you have a history of colostomy?

_____ Do you have a history of heart disease or heart attack, heart surgery or blood vessel surgery?

_____ Do you have a history of high blood pressure, angina, or take medication to control blood pressure?

_____ Are you over 45 and have a family history of heart attack or stroke?

_____ Do you have a history of bleeding or other blood disorders?

_____ Do you have a history of diabetes?

_____ Do you have a history of seizures, blackouts or fainting, convulsions or epilepsy or take medications to prevent them?

_____ Do you have a history of back, arm or leg problems following an injury, fracture or surgery?

_____ Do you have a history of fear of closed or open spaces or panic attacks (claustrophobia or agoraphobia)?

NON‐AGENCY DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that PADI Members (“Members”), including _VILLA COLLEGE, MALDIVES_ and/or any individual PADI Instructors and Dive

masters associated with the program in which I am participating, are licensed to use various PADI Trademarks and to conduct PADI training, but are

not agents, employees or franchisees of PADI Americas, Inc., or its parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations (“PADI”). I further understand that

Member business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by PADI, and that while PADI establishes the standards for PADI

diver training programs, it is not responsible for, nor does it have the right to control, the operation of the Members’ business activities and the day‐to‐

day conduct of PADI programs and supervision of divers by the Members or their associated staff. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself,

my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this activity, neither I nor my estate shall seek to hold PADI liable for the actions,

inactions or negligence of _VILLA COLLEGE, MALDIVES _ and/or the instructors and dive masters associated with the activity.


LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT I (participant name), __________________________________________________, hereby affirm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have

inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death.

I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaric injuries can occur

that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that this program may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or

distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with this program in spite of the absence of a recompression chamber

or medical facility in proximity to the dive site.

The information I have provided about my medical history on the Medical Questionnaire is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to accept

responsibility for omissions regarding my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

I understand and agree that neither the professionals conducting this program, nor the facility through which this program is offered, VILLA

COLLEGE, MALDIVES , nor its affiliate or subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents or assigns, nor PADI

(hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family,

estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this program or as a result of the negligence of the Released Parties, whether

passive or active.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in this program, I hereby personally assume all risks for any harm, injury or damage, whether foreseen

or unforeseen, that may befall me while water and/or open water activities.

I understand this event is a program developed and used by _VILLA COLLEGE, MALDIVES and not PADI. I hereby further release and hold harmless

this program and the Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my participation in this

program.

I further understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this program and

that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, etc., that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the

Released Parties responsible for the same.

I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindications to my participation in the program. I affirm that I am not currently

suffering from a cold or congestion, or have an ear infection. I affirm that I do not have a history of seizures, dizziness or fainting, or a history of a

heart condition (e.g. cardiovascular disease, angina, heart attack). I further affirm that I do not have a history of respiratory problems such as

emphysema or tuberculosis. I affirm that I am not currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of my physical or mental

abilities. I agree to accept responsibility for omissions regarding my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, or that I have acquired

the written consent of my parent or guardian.

I understand that the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital and that I have signed this Agreement of my own free act and with the

knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid,

that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision

had never been contained herein.

I understand and agree that I am not only giving up my right to sue the Released Parties but also any rights my heirs, assigns or beneficiaries may have

to sue the Released Parties resulting from my death. I further represent that I have the authority to do so and that my heirs, assigns and beneficiaries

will be estopped from claiming otherwise because of my representations to the Released Parties.

I (participant name), _____________________________________________, BY THIS INSTRUMENT DO EXEMPT AND RELEASE THE

PROFESSIONALS CONDUCTING THIS PROGRAM, THE FACILITY THROUGH WHICH THE PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED, AND PADI AMERICAS,

INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER

FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE

NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND NON‐

AGENCY DISCLOSURE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGREEMENT BY READING BOTH BEFORE SIGNING BELOW ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY

HEIRS AND AFFIRM THE MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS ACCURATE.

____________________________________________________ ________________________________

Participant Signature Date (Day/Month/Year)

____________________________________________________ ________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature (where applicable) Date (Day/Month/Year)


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MARINE DEBRIS – THE FACTS

6 MILLION TONNES OF DEBRIS ENTER THE OCEANS EACH YEAR

DID YOU KNOW?

Marine debris in the world’s oceans causes harm to underwater environments and wildlife.

In 2008, 10,600 divers removed 219,528 lbs (99.57 tons) of debris from over 1,000 miles of underwater terrain, an average of 25

pounds per diver.

1 million plastic bags are used every minute of the day and almost 3 million tons of plastic are used to bottle water globally every

year.

Toxic chemicals in the 4.5 trillion cigarette filters littered worldwide every year threatens the wellbeing of marine life.

Nearly 80% of all marine debris is plastic. In some parts of the ocean plastic outweighs plankton 6:1.

An estimated 46,000 pieces of plastic litter alone are floating on every square mile of ocean, 70% of which will eventually sink.

Plastics do not biodegrade. When plastic debris meets water it remains for centuries, breaking down slowly into smaller

fragments and finally into plastic dust.

Aluminium cans take up to 100 years to degrade and 6‐pack holder rings 450 years.

It takes glass bottles one million years to biodegrade in the natural environment.

Entanglement and ingestion of fishing line, nets, rope and other debris has been reported in more than 260 animal species

worldwide.

An estimated 100,000 marine mammals including dolphins, whales, seals and sea turtles choke or get tangled in debris every

year. And 86% of all sea turtles are affected by marine debris.

More than 1 million seabirds are killed by litter each year.

10 TIPS TO KEEP OUR WATERS DEBRIS FREE

1. Remove debris on every recreational dive or shoreline visit.

2. The number one item found in clean‐ups is cigarette filters. Always dispose of them properly and

never overboard.

3. Reduce, reuse and recycle.

4. Avoid buying plastic products.

5. Be aware of everything you buy and avoid excessive packaging.

6. Demand improved and increased number of recycling facilities for your area.

7. Properly dispose of all pieces of fishing line, net or other associated litter.

8. Keep plastics and rubbish off the ground and the ocean floor.

9. Keep storm drains and shorelines free of rubbish.

10. Get involved in Project AWARE shoreline and underwater clean‐ups year‐round or during

International Clean‐up Days.


THE DECOMPOSITION RATE OF MARINE DEBRIS

Glass Bottle 1 million years

Monofilament fishing line 600 years

Plastic beverage bottles 450 years

Disposable diapers 450 years

Aluminium can 80‐200 years

Foamed plastic buoy 80 years

Rubber boat sole 50‐80 years

Foamed plastic cup 50 years

Tin can 50 years

Leather 50 years

Nylon Fabric 30‐40 years

Plastic film canister 20‐30 years

Plastic Bag 10‐20 years

Cigarette filter 1‐50 years

Wool sock 1‐5 years

Plywood 1‐3 years

Waxed milk carton 3 months

Apple core 2 months

Newspaper 6 weeks

Orange or banana peel 2‐5 weeks

Paper towel 2‐4 weeks


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