It's almost that time of year again...

Time for Ranger Training!

Those new to Rangering (Alphas) and those who have Rangered only one year on playa must take the full Ranger Training.

For those who have Rangered two years or more on playa, you may join the Training later, after lunch, around 1 PM. However, we greatly encourage veteran Rangers to join the training as early as you can, as the Alphas will benefit from your wisdom and wit!

Those coming for the full Training should arrive before 10AM. We start promptly at 10AM, break for lunch and will have several smaller breaks. Training will end by 4 or 5pm, or sometimes longer if we're having too much fun. Please bring LUNCH, water and snacks, and whatever else you'll need to be comfortable. Be prepared to stay later for impromptu get togethers, BBQ's, etc. Again, please do not schedule something else for 5pm, in case the training runs late. If you can't make the whole training, you will need to plan to attend another one!

Both Alphas and returning Rangers are asked to pre-register for training.

Also, if you have not done so yet, please fill out a volunteer questionnaire and indicate your interest in the Black Rock Rangers, which will subscribe you to the Alpha Ranger announce list (a low-traffic announce-only list that will update you periodically on things you need to know before you hit the playa). Returning Rangers do not need to fill out a new questionnaire.

Returning Rangers can click here to sign up for a training.

We'll look forward to seeing you all there!

Ranger Training Dept.

Confirmed 2008 Training Dates

• Friday, May 9 - Toast! in Witch Well, AZ
  
  
• Saturday, May 10 - Santa Cruz, CA
  


• Saturday, May 17 - Sacramento, CA


• Friday, May 23 - Burning Flipside at Flat Creek Crossings Ranch, Blanco County,TX
  
  
• Saturday, May 31 - Burning Man HQ, San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; and Element 11, UT
  
  
• Saturday, June 7 - Apogea, Front Range, CO; Integratron, Joshua Tree, CA; Critical Massive, Seattle, WA
  
  
• Saturday, June 28 - SOAK in Salem, OR


• Saturday, July 5 - Black Rock Desert, NV
  
  
• Sunday, July 13 - Burning Man HQ, San Francisco, CA
  
  
• Saturday, August 2 - Seattle, WA
  
  
• Sunday, August 24 - The Burning Man Festival of Art and Culture, Black Rock City, NV
  
  

The Training Team is working to confirm dates for additional trainings to be held in the following locations for 2008. Stay tuned for further announcements on these.

Confirmed Locations (2008 dates TBD):

Toronto, Canada
Los Angeles, CA

Ranger Green Dot Training (available to returning Rangers only)

• Saturday, June 7th, Integratron, returning rangers, morning session prior to Ranger Training.


• Sunday, August 24th, On Playa, returning rangers, morning session prior to Ranger Training.

Saturday, August 23rd, Medic 1st Aid and CPR/ AED training, Returning Rangers, All Day
This is a two year certification, new AHA standards

Pending Locations:
Burningman Headquarters, San Francisco, CA TBD Seattle, WA TBD

Ranger Intercept Training (available to returning Rangers only)

• Date TBD