Team Calendar

North Texas Division In-Person Monitored Fitness Test

Location:  River Legacy Park South Entrance, Arlington, TX

701 NW Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76006
For more information, please contact North Texas Division Training Coordinator:

Tyrone Nance
tyrone.nance@texsar.org

Please let Tyrone know you are coming.

- "Moderate" pack tests must be monitored and supervised in person.

- Uniform will be TEXSAR Black Field Shirt, Black Belt, Tan Khaki Trousers, & Black Field Boots.  New members please wear what you have.  Wear clothing appropriate for a vigorous walk.

- Please bring water and hydrate a few days before the fitness test.

- Bring your cell phone to track time and distance.

- Download MapMyRun Fitness Tracker App on your cell phone to record your time and distance during the walk.

- If you want to take the Moderate Fitness Test, ensure that your pack weighs at least 25 pounds.  You can use 5- and 10-pound bags of rice or sand to evenly distribute the weight.

- Scales will be used to weigh packs.

Fitness Test Levels:

Basic:             
Moderate:

Texsar will be present at the Ellis County Preparedness Fair in Waxahachie, Texas.

WPD National Night out is Tuesday September 12, 2023.  The location will be at the Rollingwood City Hall 403 Nixon Drive, Rollingwood Texas.  Event location will be as last year in the upper parking lot next to the baseball field.  As usual we will have plenty of catered food for the troops.  The public will show up at 6:00 PM and we will shut down at 8:00 PM.

They generally have a turnout of 200 - 250 people.

We would like to have a K9 participate if possible.

Uniform will be: black TEXSAR shirt, khaki pants or shorts, black belt, black TEXSAR cap and closed toed shoes.

The Chris Branham Memorial Golf Tournament is an event hosted by the Branham family in memory of their son Chris. TEXSAR participated in the search for Chris in 2020.

The monthly meeting and training session for the Gulf Coast Division. Visitors are welcome. 
This meeting will include a field navigation exercise. The meeting and training will be outdoors. Be prepared. Beach Uniform (tshirt and shorts) with closed toe shoes is approved. Bring sunscreen and bug spray. Bring a camp chair for the meeting portion. Bring compass, map grid tool and GPS if you have them. 

Coordinates for meeting area, parking lot:  30°13'52.4"N 95°29'55.6"W

Contact gulf-leaders@texsar.org for more information.

Land navigation skills with a confidence course.

Training will be conducted in the San Antonio area. An update will be provided with the location for the training.

Bring your 12 hour pack with GPS, if you have one, and compass. TEXSAR field uniform.

Points of contact: Will Baumann, will.baumann@texsar.org or Jose Lugo, jose.lugo@texsar.org.

he St. Edward’s University (SEU) Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) has invited TEXSAR to participate in our 2023 SEU Hilltoppers Stand Strong (HSS) Safety and Preparedness Fair. The fair will take place Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 11 am to 2 pm and will be open to all SEU students, faculty and staff.

Uniform will be black TEXSAR tshirt, khaki pants (or shorts), black belt, black TEXSAR cap and closed toed shoes.

New Applicant Orientation - This is part 1 of 2. This is a virtual class. You must attend both sessions in order to receive credit. Part 2 is scheduled for Thursday September 21. This is only open to approved applicants and is not a public presentation. Applicants must have an approved application prior to close of business on Monday September 18. Registration is required and will close at end of business on September 18. Details on how to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the meeting date.

New Applicant Orientation - This is part 2 of 2. This is a virtual class. You must attend both sessions in order to receive credit. Part 1 is scheduled for Wednesday September 20. This is only open to approved applicants and is not a public presentation. Applicants must have an approved application prior to close of business on Monday September 18. Registration is required and will close at end of business on September 18. Details on how to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the meeting date.

More information available: www.texsar.org/searchparty

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