REQUIREMENTS FOR SPORTS BELT LOOPS AND PINS

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARCHERY SPORTS BELT

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                    In the year 2000, archery, like BB-gun shooting, becomes a camp

                    program. Boys can earn archery recognition items only at

                    council/district day camp, resident camp, or council-managed

                    family camping programs.

 

                    See for more information.

 

                         In the mean time, to earn the belt loop:

 

                      1.Do your best to learn about the things in the Cub Scout

                         Sports - Archery book (BSA #34274)

                         AND:

                      2.by using the physical techniques in practice or play in your

                         den or pack or in your community or as an individual Cub

                         Scout working with an adult.

 

 

 

                       REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARCHERY SPORTS PIN

 

                         For Cub Scouts and adults to recognize development over

                         a three month period. One point is earned for 30 minutes

                         spent participating or practicing archery. If a scout

                         accumulates 60 points within a three month (90 day) period

                         he is eligible for a pin.

 

                         If the scout's adult partner participates with the scout in the

                         activity and accumulates 60 points with a 90-day period, he

                         or she is also eligible for a pin.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BADMINTON SPORTS BELT

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                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the rules of badminton to your leader or adult

                         partner.

                      2.Spend at least 30 minutes practicing badminton skills.

                      3.Participate in a badminton game.

 

 

 

                      REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BADMINTON SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Badminton belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Compete in a pack or community badminton tournament.

                      2.Demonstrate your knowledge of the use and care of the

                         equipment needed to play badminton: shuttlecock (shuttle or

                         bird), racket, court, net and comfortable clothes and shoes.

                      3.Demonstrate skill in the following grip techniques: forehand

                         and backhand.

                      4.Spend at least 60 minutes practicing to develop skills for

                         shots and strokes (clear, drive, drop, and smash). Keep

                         track of your time on a chart.

                      5.Demonstrate skill in the following: hit the shuttle using

                         forehand or backhand; hit the shuttle, alternating forehand

                         and backhand; hit the shuttle against the wall with a

                         forehand or backhand; hit the shuttle against the wall,

                         alternating forehand and backhand.

                      6.Accurately lay out a badminton court, including net and lines.

                      7.Play five games of badminton.

                      8.Participate in a badminton skills development clinic.

                      9.Play at least three games during which you make your own

                         foul calls effectively to your leader's satisfaction.

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASEBALL SPORTS BELT

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                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the rules of baseball to your leader or adult partaer.

                      2.Spend at least 30 minutes practicing baseball skills.

                      3.Participate in a baseball game.

 

 

 

                       REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASEBALL SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Baseball belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Participate in a pack or community baseball tournament.

                      2.Demonstrate skill in two of the following throwing

                         techniques: overhand, sidearm, underhand, and the relay

                         throw.

                      3.Demonstrate skill in two of the following catching

                         techniques: fielding a ground ball, fielding a pop-up,

                         catching a line drive.

                      4.Demonstrate correct pitching techniques.

                      5.Demonstrate correct hitting techniques, including bunting.

                      6.Explain the rules of base running. Explain base coaching

                         signals.

                      7.Demonstrate skill in the following sliding techniques: the

                         straight-in slide, the hook slide, and the headfirst slide.

                      8.Play five games of baseball using standard baseball rules.

                      9.Draw a baseball field to scale or set one up for play.

                     10.Attend a high school, college, or professional baseball

                         game.

                     11.Read a book, about a baseball player and give a report

                         about him or her to your den or family.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASKETBALL SPORTS BELT

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                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the rules of basketball to your leader or adult

                         partner.

                      2.Spend at least 30 minutes practicing basketball skills.

                      3.Participate in a basketball game.

 

 

 

                     REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASKETBALL SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Basketball belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Compete in a pack or community basketball tournament.

                      2.Demonstrate effective passing using the chest pass,

                         bounce pass, over-the-head pass, and baseball pass.

                      3.Successfully demonstrate the set shot and jump shot

                         shooting styles.

                      4.Demonstrate skill in the following dribbling techniques: high

                         dribble, low dribble, turnable dribble, change-of-pace

                         dribble, and combination dribble.

                      5.Spend at least 30 minutes on three different occasions

                         developing individual defensive skills.

                      6.Explain and demonstrate 10 official basketball signals.

                      7.Play three shot-improving games with a member of your

                         den or team.

                      8.Play five games of basketball.

                      9.Participate in a basketball clinic.

                     10.Attend a high school, college, or professional basketball

                         game.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BB SHOOTING SPORTS BELT

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                    The BB gun loop, pin and letter can be awarded only by a certified

                    Cub Scout BB gun shooting director at a BSA approved camp

 

                    A Cub Scout Sport for Camp Only

 

                    Shooting Sports for Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and Parents in

                    Camp, No. 13-550, has been developed for those who will give

                    guidance to Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts in learning BB-gun

                    and archery shooting-sports skills while in camp.

 

                    The safety and shooting participation belt loop (BB shooting) can

                    only be awarded with approval of the camp BB-gun

                    shooting-sports director to Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts who

                    meet the following qualifications:

 

                      1.Complete camp basic BB-gun marksmanship safety

                         course.

                      2.Complete the following shooting requirements:

                           a.Fire five groups of shots (three shots per group) that

                              can be covered by a quarter, and then adjust the BB

                              gun sight.

                           b.Fire a pro-marksman score of five

                              bull's-eyes-TQ-40-in five shots each, achieving a

                              minimum score of eight per shot.

 

 

 

                     REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BB SHOOTING SPORTS PIN

 

                    The BB shooting-sports pin is earned by participating in the camp

                    BB-gun safety program and qualifying in all of the firing activities

                    listed here with parent or adult partner.

 

                                                     Credits

                         Safety Instruction (with parent

                         approval)

                                                       15

                         Pro Marksman (bench rest)

                                                       5

                         Marksman I (standing position)

                                                       10

                         Marksman 11 (prone position)

                                                       10

                         Marksman III (kneeling position)

                                                       10

                         Marksman IV (sitting position)

                                                       10

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BICYCLING SPORTS BELT

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                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the rules of safe bicycling to your den leader or adult

                         partner.

                      2.Demonstrate the correct fit of a bicycle helmet

                      3.Show how to ride a bike safely, using all hand signals and

                         following all safety and traffic rules. Ride for at least half an

                         hour with an adult partner, your family, or your den.

 

 

 

                       REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BICYCLING SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Bicycle belt loop, complete requirement 1 below, and do

                    four additional requirements:

 

                      1.Record on a chart at least 25 hours of bicycling. (Required)

                      2.Participate in a pack, den, or community bike rodeo.

                      3.Demonstrate how to repair a flat tire on a bicycle.

                      4.Make a poster illustrating different types of early bikes and

                         show it to your den.

                      5.Demonstrate to your den or pack the use of proper bicycling

                         safety equipment

                      6.With the help of a parent or adult partner, register or

                         reregister your bicycle.

                      7.Go on a "bicycle hike" with your family or den. Obey traffic

                         rules related to bicycling.

                      8.Repair or restore a nonfunctioning bicycle to a safe

                         condition. Include the installation of all proper safety

                         devices.

                      9.Visit a bicycle race or exhibition.

                     10.Help set up a bike rodeo or bike competition for your pack.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOWLING SPORTS BELT

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                    Complete these dtree requirements:

 

                      1.Explain to your leader or adult partner the rules of courtesy

                         and safety for bowling.

                      2.Show how to pick out a ball of proper weight and with finger

                         holes that fit your hand.

                      3.Play a complete game with your family or den.

 

 

 

                       REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOWLING SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Bowling belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Give a brief history of the sport of bowling.

                      2.Define the following terms: strike, spare, split, miss, and

                         foul. Show their symbols for scoring.

                      3.Demonstrate proper stance, delivery, balance, and

                         follow-through to your leader or adult partner.

                      4.Try different types of delivery and hand positions and see

                         which work best for you.

                      5.Score a complete game using a score sheet an the proper

                         symbols.

                      6.Play at least four games and chart your progress. Figure out

                         your average score.

                      7.Compete in a Scout, family, school, or community bowling

                         tournament,

                      8.Take bowling lessons.

                      9.Attend a parent high school, college, or professional

                         bowling competition.

                     10.Visit a bowling alley and learn about the care and

                         maintenance of the bowling lanes, pins, and racks.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FISHING SPORTS BELT LOOP

 

                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Review your local fishing regulations with your leader or

                         adult partner. Explain why they are important, and commit to

                         following then.

                      2.Demonstrate how to properly bait a hook.

                      3.Try to catch a fish.

 

 

 

                        REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FISHING SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Fishing belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Compete in a pack or community fishing tournament

                      2.Demonstrate how to clean a fish.

                      3.Prepare a report on three different kinds of fish. Include

                         information on preferred habitats, feeding habits, and

                         recommended fishing techniques, baits, and equipment

                         needed to catch it

                      4.Draw a picture of three different types of fishing reels.

                         Explain how each works.

                      5.Tie three fishing flies. Use at least one to fish.

                      6.Demonstrate proficiency in casting at a target 30 feet away.

                      7.Select a species of fish and draw a picture of it, correctly

                         labeling each part and its function.

                      8.Replace the line in a fishing reel.

                      9.Make a simple pole and line fishing rig. Use it to catch a

                         fish.

                     10.Catch a fish using artificial bait or lures.

                     11.Practice:fishing on five occasions, complying with local

                         fishing regulations and the Outdoor Code.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GOLF SPORTS BELT LOOP

 

                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the rules of golf to your leader or adult partner.

                         Explain the need for caution concerning golf clubs and golf

                         balls.

                      2.Spend at least 30 minutes practicing golfing skills.

                      3.Participate in a round of golf (nine holes).

 

 

 

                         REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GOLF SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Golf belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the use of woods and irons. Explain their

                         differences.

                      2.Explain how par is determined for a hole.

                      3.Demonstrate the proper grip of the club to your leader, adult

                         partner, or instructor.

                      4.Spend 30 minutes practicing the swing styles: full swing,

                         approach swing, and putting swing.

                      5.Spend 30 minutes practicing aim, stance, and the address

                         position.

                      6.Draw a diagram of a typical golf hole, from tee to green.

                      7.Demonstrate your knowledge of the use and care of golf

                         equipment clubs, ball, tee, bag, shoes, and gloves.

                      8.Describe the composition of a regulation golf ball.

                      9.Take golf lessons.

                     10.Spend 30 minutes hitting balls on a driving range.

                     11.Play miniature golf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GYMNASTICS SPORTS BELT

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                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the six events of men's gymnastics: floor exercise,

                         pommel horse, still rings, vaulting/side horse, parallel bars,

                         and horizontal bar.

                      2.Participate in three of the six events using the proper

                         equipment.

                      3.Explain the safety rules you should follow to learn

                         gymnastics.

 

 

 

                      REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GYMNASTICS SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Gymnastics belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Write a report on the history of gymnastics.

                      2.Take gymnastics lessons.

                      3.Attend a gymnastics meet

                      4.Practice and demonstrate five floor exercise skills.

                      5.Practice and demonstrate two skills used on the pommel

                         horse.

                      6.Demonstrate two skills on the still rings.

                      7.Demonstrate two skills using parallel bars.

                      8.Demonstrate two skills using the horizontal bar.

                      9.Demonstrate a vault using the side horse.

                     10.Develop a regular routine of physical and mental

                         conditioning.

                     11.Learn about three U.S. gymnasts who have won medals in

                         the Olympics.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MARBLES SPORTS BELT

                                             LOOP

 

                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain the rules of Ringer or another marble game to your

                         leader or adult partner.

                      2.Spend at least 30 minutes practicing skills to play the game

                         of Ringer or another marble game.

                      3.Participate in a game of marbles.

 

 

 

                       REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MARBLES SPORTS PIN

 

                    Earn the Marbles belt loop, and complete five of the following

                    requirements:

 

                      1.Compete in a den, pack, or community marbles tournament.

                      2.Explain to an adult what lagging is. Demonstrate how to do

                         it.

                      3.Demonstrate the following shooting techniques: knuckling

                         down, bowling, and lofting (also called plunking).

                      4.Explain the correct way of scoring for a game of marbles.

                      5.Play five complete matches of marbles using standard

                         rules.

                      6.Start a collection of marbles and show it at a den or pack

                         meeting.

                      7.Write a short report on the history of marbles and share it

                         with your den or family.

                      8.Explain the rules about shooters.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHYSICAL FITNESS SPORTS

                                          BELT LOOP

 

                    Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Give a short report to your den or family on the dangers of

                         drugs and alcohol.

                      2.Practice finding your pulse and counting your heartbeats per

                         minute. Determine your target heart rate.

                      3.Practice five physical fitness skills regularly. Improve

                         performance in each skill over a month. Skills could include

                         pull-ups, curl-ups, the standing long jump, the 50-yard dash,

                         and the softball throw.

 

 

 

                     REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHYSICAL FITNESS SPORTS

                                              PIN

 

                    Earn the Physical Fitness belt loop, and complete five of the

                    following requirements:

 

                      1.Make a diagram of the Food Guide Pyramid. List foods you

                         ate in a week and show where they fit in the pyramid.

                      2.Choose a form of exercise, bring your heart rate up to

                         target, and keep it there for 15 minutes. Don't forget to

                         warm up and cool down.

                      3.Set up a four-step exercise program. Chart your progress

                         for five days a week for two weeks.

                      4.Explain the reason for warming up and cooling down before

                         and after each exercise session.

                      5.Visit a local gym and talk to a trainer about exercises and

                         programs for young people.

                      6.Participate in some aerobic exercises at least three times a

                         week for four weeks.

                      7.Build an obstacle course that could include some exercises

                         with jumping, crawling, and hurdles. Time yourself three

                         times to see whether you can improve your time.

                      8.Swim for a total of an hour, charting your time as you go.

                      9.Participate for at least three months in an organized team

                         sport or organized athletic activity.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SKATING SPORTS BELT LOOP

 

                    Choose either roller skating (traditional or in-line) or ice skating

                    as your interest area. Complete these three requirements:

 

                      1.Explain ways to protect yourself while skating, and the need

                         for proper safety equipment