Membership
Join Lincoln Scouts Caving Club
We're a novice friendly club and are open to everyone
Membership
About
All applications are subject to the approval of the committee.
Due to our affiliation with the Scout Association, you will have to gain an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate. The fee for this is covered by the Scout Association. You will also be required to complete a couple of short online training modules on Safety and Safeguarding.
Benefits
BCA Membership included
Day trips and Weekend Meets
Access to club equipment
In house training
Discounted First Aid qualification
Busy caving program
Club socials including - pub meets, annual Christmas walk, summer BBQ and more
Full Membership
This is open to anyone over the age of 18 who wishes to come caving with us.
You don't need to have to have any background in Scouts. When you join, you will also become a member of the British Caving Association (if you are not already a member), and a member of the Caving Team within Lincoln District Scouts (The Scout Association).
LinSECT Membership
This membership option is open to all members of the Scout Association under the age of 18 who hold the Scout Caver Badge and have developed a passion for caving and wish to progress their skills.
Membership Fees 2025
All membership fees include BCA membership.
Adult - £34 a year
Adult involved with Scouting activities - £15 a year
Adult in full time education - £20 a year
LinSECT - £10 a year
Social (Non Caver) - £18
Full members also have the right to vote at general meetings.
Membership runs Jan-Jan. There are reductions in membership fees for anyone joining from April, July and October.
Equipment
All adult members may use the club tackle at any time for their own personal use providing it is returned clean to the store before the next club meet.
(SRT and ladder gear may only be used/borrowed by members who have proved themselves competent in ability)