Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports

Gethnaa

Gethnaa was established by the Government of Karnataka in the year 1989 as an autonomous body for the promotion of adventure in Karnataka and in the neighbouring states with the co-operation of the respective State Governments. The Academy was named after the late General K S Thimayya. Karnataka State, with it’s unique geographical features, has every kind of terrain except snow-clad mountains, for outward bound activities on land, water and sky. This provides vast opportunities to adventure, nature and environmental studies. TO take adventure to the grassroots, the Academy has identified areas of operation throughout Karnataka in all the districts, Subcentres for various specializations, Camping, Wilderness survival, Forest Exploration, Aero & Aqua sports are planned at remote corners of the state to attract local youth. This is in contrast to what is believed as Adventure Sports for the elite. The Academy aims to reach all sections of the population in our society and bring in them a spirit of adventure to meet the challenges of the new era. The main thrust of adventure training envisaged by the Academy would be through a series of adventure courses of varying duration in the following three categories:

1. Terrestrial Activities: Rock climbing, Trekking with emphasis on forest exploration, navigation on ground by day and night, map reading, crossing of rivers and rapids, nature awareness camps and scientific exploration, sports climbing etc.
2. Aqua Sports Activities: Rowing, Sailing, Kayaking, Wind Surfing, Short Sea-faring forays in fisherman’s boats and sailing expeditions, rafting, water skiing, jet skiing etc.
3. Aero Sports Activities: Para Sailing etc.



The Objective of the Academy

he objective of the academy is to take all possible steps to kindle in the youth, a keen interest and commitment to outward bound educational activities. The academy in particular
1. Conducts basic and advanced courses in Terrestrial, Aero and Aqua Sports activities.
2. Sponsors outward bound projects and expenditure.
3. Promotes and extends scientific and specialised knowledge in adventure.
4. Rewards for outstanding efforts in adventure activities.
5. Renders financial assistance to indigent adventures.
6. Promotes preservation and conservation of flora and fauna and develop aptitude in Ecology and Environment awareness.
Adventure Courses Conducted by the Academy

TAOC – Terrestrial Adventure Orientation Courses.
TBAC – Terrestrial Basic Adventure Courses.
TAAC – Terrestrial Advanced Courses.
AEOC – Aero Orientation Courses.
AEBC – Aero Advanced Courses.
AQOC – Aqua Orientation Courses.
AQBC – Aqua Advanced Courses.
ITC – Instructor Training Courses.

The Academy achieves the objectives by


1. Obtaining technical guidance from organisations and individuals associated with adventure activities.
2. Involvement of institution affiliated to GETHNNAA or connected with the Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports and other Govt Departments.
3. Raising funds from the Government of Karnataka, Central Government, Industrial Houses, Voluntary and Philanthropic Organisations and Individuals.
Adventure Promotional Activities

1. Academy also undertakes organising following programmes to Education Institutions/ Organisations on request:
1. Audio Talks on Nature Awareness and Adventure Orientation activities.
2. Exhibition of books and equipment used in adventure.
3. Demonstration of Rock Climbing, Para-sailing etc.,
4. Organising and conducting training programmes.
2. Organising Seminars and Symposium on topics related to adventure.
3. Documentation of adventure related activities.
4. Publication of literature on adventure.
5. Consultancy on adventure related activities.


Sport Climbing
This academy has constructed & commissioned an International standard Sport climbing wall at Sree Kanteerava Stadium Bangalore.
Competitions
Academy is organising the following ‘competitions for the youths.

1. State level sport climbing competition at Bangalore.
2. State level invitation sport climbing competition at Mysore during Dasara Sports Festival.
3. State Level Road Cycling Competition during Dasara sports festival at Mysore.
4. Southern Zonal Level sport climbing competition at Bangalore.
5. State Level Aqua sports competition at Karwar/Hubli/Davanagere.
6. All India sport climbing competition at Bangalore.



Financial Assistance

1. Academy is reimbursing the course fees for the candidates who undergo basic, advance, M.O.I & search & rescue courses in the National Institutes in India with “A” Grade.
2. This academy extends financial assistance to so achievers in adventure sports.


Location
The office of the academy is located in the State Youth Centre Building, Nrupatunga Road,
Bangalore – 560 001. The office working hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. except on Sundays
and Public Holidays.

Contact
General Thimayya National Academy of Adventure
State Youth Centre, Nrupatunga Road, Bangalore-560 001.
Phone: 080-2210454, Fax: 080-2215602
www.gethna.com