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Canadian Rope Access Specialists will be hosting the annual SPRAT Conference January 13-15, 2011
Canadian Rope Access Specialists will soon be offering SPRAT and IRATA training of all levels as well as training in First aid, Confined Space Work and Rescue, Fall Arrest, and other skills applicable to Industrial Rope Access work.
Our new facility is located in the water front area of North Vancouver and has over 30000 cubic feet of dedicated indoor training area to simulate a variety of industrial environments. CRAS will provide students with all of the required equipment for courses, which has been selected for optimal performance and safety in a variety of environments.
C.R.A.S. Hosts 2011 SPRAT Conference
Canadian Rope Access Specialists will be hosting the annual SPRAT Conference January 13-15, 2011
Mark your calendar for the SPRAT 2011 Annual Conference, which will be held January 13-15, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver (http://vancouver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The conference will be hosted by Canadian Rope Access Specialists, and the program will include technical presentations of interest to rope access professionals, the 4th Annual Rope Access Olympics, Standards Committee Meetings, and the Annual Business Meeting.
The Annual Conference is the best way for you to learn more about the Society, to communicate directly with the Board of Directors, and to interact with other SPRAT Members. You don't want to miss it!
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 13, 2011
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Noon Evaluations Committee Meeting
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Standards Committee Meeting
Friday, January 14, 2011
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Annual Business Meeting
9:30 a.m. - Noon Industry Presentations
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Industry Presentations
6:00 p.m. Optional Reception
Saturday, January 15, 2011
8:30 a.m. - Noon Tour of Canadian Rope Access Specialists
4th Annual Rope Access Olympics
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch