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| We are the first and only caving club located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Our members are not only from Fredericksburg, but also from many other parts of Virginia, the U.S., and Canada. We are devoted to the promotion of cave conversation, safety, and education. |
What is the BATS?
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| BATS, the Battlefield Area Troglodyte Society, is a National Speleological Society (NSS)-affiliated caving club. We are a non-profit educational organization whose members share a common interest in caves and caving. Our primary goals are to provide a means for local cavers to meet and go caving and to educate people in the sport of caving in a positive, conservation-minded manner. We welcome the opportunity to provide information on caves and caving to educational groups, and will try to accommodate requests to go caving with us. |
When and where do BATs meet?
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| We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at BAT homes. Send an e-mail to the BATSlist (see below) to find out where and get directions. Meetings start at 7:00 P.M. |
Who can join the BATS?
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| BATS membership is open to anyone interested in caving. New cavers and veteran cavers are welcome. Membership in the National Speleological Society is not required. We strongly encourage NSS membership, however, by allowing only NSS members voting privileges on club matters. |
What do we do?
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- Informal First-time Caver Training
- Formal Vertical Caving Training on an Almost Weekly Basis
- Other Training in:
- Vertical Caving
- Horizontal and Beginner Caving
- National and Regional Caving Events
- Cave Photography
- Monthly Caving Trips
- Ridgewalking Expeditions
- Presentations to Local Organizations
- Access to the NSS Audio-Visual Library
- Periodic Newsletters, both online and print
- Cave Mapping
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For more information, contact:
BATS
2961 Ellenwood Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
or send an e-mail to: BATS
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