Hungarian Caving Instructor Committee
The Caving Academy is working in close partnership with the Hungarian Caving Instructor Committee (HCIC) to launch the first Advanced SRT and Rigging course. We are excited to have significant support from both the organization and the expert HCIC instructors, many of whom are fluent in English. The HCIC teaches numerous caving courses, ranging from basic caver, through advanced technical courses. In addition, they teach comprehensive trip leader and expedition leader courses. The Caving Academy is pleased to be able to coordinate our efforts with them.
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Founders Meet September 2015Mark Dickey and Dr. Dénes Nagy meet. In 2015 The National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC) and the Hungarian Caving Instructor Committee (HCIC) establish an Instructor Exchange Program. In September of 2015, Mark Dickey attends the Hungarian Technical 2 course led by Dr. Dénes Nagy.
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Continued Collaboration 2016-2019Mark and Dénes continue to meet and collaborate across multiple training venues and caving expeditions. The concept of offering advanced vertical caving courses on an international basis is discussed and plans are made.
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First Budget July 2019The first budget for an advanced SRT and rigging course was developed and a partnership with the Hungarian Caving Instructor Committee was planned. Discussions with prospective instructors and schedules began.
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COVID-19 Delays 2020-2021COVID-19 causes significant delays.
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Initial Announcement July 2021With international borders reopening, Mark and Dénes started working to move things forward again. The first official introduction of the organization was published, and the name "Caving Academy" chosen.
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First Course Scheduled Dec 2021The inaugural Advanced SRT and Rigging Course was scheduled to run from May 28th through June 3th, 2022 in partnership with the Hungarian Caving Instructor Committee.
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First Course Rescheduled April 2022The inaugural course was postponed due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the hesitation of numerous people to commit to international travel and activities. The course was rescheduled for September 10th through 16th.
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First Course September 2022The inaugural Caving Academy course was held from September 10th through 16th in Hungary in partnership with the Hungarian Caving Instructor Committee. The course was attended by 16 students with an extremely positive response.
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Second Course Scheduled November 2022The second Caving Academy course was scheduled for July 8th through 14th, 2023 in Hungary in partnership with the Hungarian Caving Instructor Committee.
The Caving Academy is a Delaware based nonprofit nonstock charitable and educational corporation with leadership organized in accordance with Delaware Corporate Law. This leadership structure includes a statuary member class, a board of directors, and executive officers. All of the details are available on the Caving Academy Legalities page, which includes the Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws, IRS 501(c)(3) tax exemption filings, policies, code of conduct, terms and conditions, waivers, and all other related documents.
