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To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session.

  

Due to the shortness of the sessions, teaching is not possible. The Scout needs to have read the merit badge pamphlet BEFORE the session and be prepared for each of the requirements.

  

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

Because of limited space in merit badge sessions Scouts will be assigned to
sessions based on their rank starting with Eagle Scout and working down.

Skating (Ice)   Skating (Ice)    Skating (Ice)

This merit badge requires 4 sessions to complete.

Pathways to Eagle currently has no preparation work needed for the Skating (Ice) merit badge.

Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge. Download the workbook for the Skating (Ice) Merit Badge  in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preperation works or as written work.
 
This is to earn the SKATING MERIT BADGE using the ICE SKATING option. This Merit Badge will be offered on Friday evening ONLY. Online registration is NOT available. Please send email to Rich Ward at richardward1@comcast.net to register for this Merit Badge. Do not list Skating as one of your six choices for Saturday if you use this option. This does not affect the Saturday schedule.
 
1. 		  
Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that may occur while skating, including hypothermia, frostbite, lacerations, abrasions, fractures, sprains and strains, blisters, heat reactions, shock, and cardiac arrest.
 
2. 		  
Complete ALL of the requirements for ONE of the following options.
a.  Do the following:
1.  Give general safety and courtesy rules for ice skating. Discuss preparations that must be taken when skating outdoors on natural ice. Explain how to make an ice rescue.
2.  Discuss the parts and functions of the different types of ice skates.
3.  Describe the proper way to carry ice skates.
4.  Describe how to store ice skates for long period of time, such as seasonal storage.
b.  Do the following:
1.  Skate forward at least 40 feet and come to a complete stop. Use either a two-footed snowplow stop or a one-footed snowplow stop.
2.  After skating forward, glide forward on two feet, then on one foot, first right and then left.
3.  Starting from a T position, stroke forward around the test area, avoiding the use of toe points if wearing figure skates.
c.  Do the following:
1.  Glide backward on two feet for at least two times the skater's height.
2.  Skate backwards for at least 20 feet on two skates.
3.  After gaining forward speed, glide forward on two feet, making a turn of 180 degrees around a cone, first to the right and then to the left.
d.  Do the following:
1.  Perform a forward shoot-the-duck until you are nearly stopped. Rise while still on one foot.
2.  Perform forward crossovers in a figure-eight pattern.
3.  Take part in a relay race.
4.  Perform a hockey stop.
 
The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2010"
Download the workbook for the Skating (Ice) Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work indicated on the web site MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session and you MUST bring proof of completion. You must also be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge for ALL of the requirements. Scouts not completing the merit badge will receive credit for the work they have done and will have to make arrangements with a counselor to complete any remaining requirements at a later date.

Note: The preparation work listed is subject to change at any time. It is based on what the counselor believes needs to be completed before the session starts.

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