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Eurosea 10 Seminar
2010: Plzen, Czech Republic
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Summary
Background
Since 1985, Sea Scout leaders from all over Europe have gathered every three years to take part
in the European Sea Scouting Seminar ("Eurosea"). The 9th such seminar took place in Ireland, at the
Larch Hill Scout Center, in May 2008 and brought together 60 participants, planning team, and guests.
The seminar is one of the most popular events that takes place in Europe, and has a very special
atmosphere due to the participants all having the same background through working in, or being
involved with, Sea Scouting.
Aims
- To develop the international dimension within Sea Scouting
- To promote safe practices.
- To share best practices and ideas in the development of Sea Scouting
Objectives
- To set up a framework to encourage the development of international exchanges of ideas and resources related to safety.
- To promote a Sea Scout presence at the next Jamboree in Sweden.
- >To decide how to spend the money collected from the sale of 100 year badges.
- To ensure that each participant has the opportunity to meet and discuss issues and ideas with colleagues from other associations.
- To elect new members of the Odysseus Group.
Dates and venue
- 1st to 5th September 2010.
- Transport for those arriving by air will be provided from Ruzyne airport and the city centre to Plzen
timed to arrive for the opening at 1230 hours. The departure from Praha-Ruzyne airport will be at 1100 hours
People arriving later will be sent a detailed plan on how to travel to Plzen at their own expense. Those arriving
by car are requested to arrive at the hostel by 1230 hours Departure for Prague airport will be timed to arrive at
the airport 1300 hours on Sunday. Detailed schedule is on
Schedule.
Methodology
A wide variety of working methods will be used, including plenary sessions, audio-visual presentations, outdoor activities, case studies, group discussions, team tasks, workshops, exhibitions, and market place.
Social events
There will be some social activities such as a welcome party, international evening, sightseeing, sailing and a farewell party.
Languages
The event will be held in English.
Profile of participants
- Members of national or regional teams responsible for Sea Scouting;
- Representatives from associations interested in introducing Sea Scouting, namely members of national or regional program teams or similar bodies;
- There is no age limit for this event
- Able to communicate well in English.
Number of participants
The event is designed to accept up to 80 participants. Priority will be given to have the largest
number of different countries represented.
Applications
The attached application form should be mailed or faxed to the
World Scout Bureau European Regional Office or e-mailed to
euro-events@worldnet.scout.org by
15th April 2010. If the application is sent by e-mail, please send it through your national
office or international commissioner (to confirm the support from your national association). Applications
received directly from individuals will not be considered.
Participation fee
The participation fee is 330 € but is indexed after GNP. The fee covers all accommodation
and meals from lunch on the 1 of September to packaged lunch on the 5. It also covers transfer
Prague/Plzen/Prague all program materials and documentation, wi-fi internet connection. The participation fee
does not include any health or other insurance or personal expenses, such as telephone and bar charges. Bank
connections and details for paying the seminar participation fee will be sent to all National associations.
The deadline for payment is 15th June 2010
Travel arrangements
Once participants have been selected (acceptance letters will be sent to national associations by
30th May 2010), they should make their own travel arrangements and obtain a visa, if necessary.
If you require an official invitation to obtain a visa, please indicate this clearly on your application
form. Travel forms will be included in the information package that will be sent to participants in June.
Participants arriving earlier or leaving later and who would like assistance in finding accommodation (at their
own expenses) or home hospitality should contact the host committee using email address:
eurosea10@krjplzen.cz.
Insurance
The WOSM European Region does not provide insurance cover for the participants during the event or during travel
to or from the venue. Please note that this is the exclusive responsibility of the national association to arrange
necessary insurance (illness, accidents, repatriation etc.) for their participants.
Preparation
Participants are asked to prepare a case study of best practices or a workshop in their association to be
presented at the seminar. If you wish to do so please contact the planning team with the title that you are
willing to offer and provide a brief description. Participants are asked to choose a program for “Czech day”
by using of email eurosea10@krjplzen.cz by 20th of June.
Information about program is on Czech date.
Climate
Participants should expect temperature of approximately 20 - 25°C and slight rain.
What to bring
- Scout uniform;
- Towel;
- Casual clothing;
- Sailing clothing and shoes/boots; Life vests and all other safety equipment will be provided;
- Materials for the Market Place to present Sea Scouting in your country (e.g. photos, slides, videos, information sheets, maps, posters, fact sheets, results of surveys). Display panels will be provided to each country represented;
- Samples of typical food and drinks from your country for the international evening;
- Materials to run a Best Practice and or a workshop about safety;
- Details of how you have celebrated 100 years for Sea Scouting.
Meeting pack
A meeting pack and detailed program will be sent as soon as your registration has been accepted.
Eurosea 11
If your association would like to hold Eurosea 11 either in 1012 or 2013 (to be decided at E10) then you should
come with a presentation of what you can offer. Please let us know if you would like to make a bid. Details of
requirements are available on Odysseus's home page.
Additional information
If you need any further information please contact the “Odysseus Group” on email:
odysseus@seascout.org or Host committee on email:
eurosea10@krjplzen.cz.
Additional Scouting Resources
Related Links
Report from Eurosea 10 Planning Team,
9-10 October 2009, Plzen-Prague, Czech Republic
The dates for the next Eurosea been held in 2010 will be from Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th September 2010 at
Plzen-Skvrnany training college, Plzen, Czech Republic.
Eurosea seminars had begun back in 1983 in Greece. The aim is to enable national associations to share ideas
and experiences on how to develop Sea Scouting/Guiding or water-based programs in general. The profile of attendees
are members of national or regional teams responsible for Sea Scouting/Guiding or developing water-based programs
and representatives from associations interested in introducing Sea Scouting/Guiding. The last Eurosea 9 was held
in 2008 in Larch Hill and was attended by 60 delegates from 22 different countries.
The program planned will cover workshops on Starting up Sea Scouts, How to have a successful Sea Scout Troop, sourcing
and raising funds (through EU), sourcing membership and volunteers, new EU legislation effecting safety at sea. Countries
attending will have the opportunity to present their best practices. There will be time to experience water activities by
our hosts.
In addition it was discussed that the Odysseus (European Sea Scout Team) Group
will be putting together an Armada to attend the 2011 World Jamboree at
Kristianstad, Sweden. The Armada will assemble at
Malmö, Sweden and travel the 150 mile passage via
Bornholm Island in the Baltic Sea before arriving at Kristianstad.
There will be opportunity for all European Sea Scouts and leaders to participate.
At the beginning of next year the Odysseus group will be launching a commemorative badge to celebrate the centenary of
Sea Scouting throughout Europe. The badge will be available to all European Sea Scouts early in the year.
Report by Kevin Rowan
