| Requirement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Do the following: | ||||||||
| (a) Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards associated with skating and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. | ||||||||
| (b) Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while skating, including hypothermia, frostbite, lacerations, abrasions, fractures, sprains and strains, concussions, blisters, heat-related reactions, and shock. | ||||||||
| 2. Working under the supervision of an experienced adult, do ONE of the following options. | ||||||||
| Option C: In-Line Skating | ||||||||
| (a) Do the following: | ||||||||
| (1) Give general and in-line skating safety rules and etiquette. | ||||||||
| (2) Describe the parts and functions of the in-line skate. | ||||||||
| (3) Describe the required and recommended safety equipment. | ||||||||
| (4) Describe four essential steps to good skate care. | ||||||||
| (b) Do the following: | ||||||||
| (1) Skate forward with smooth, linked strokes on two feet for at least 100 feet. | ||||||||
| (2) Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate, then on the other skate. | ||||||||
| (3) Stop on command on flat pavement using the heel brake. | ||||||||
| (c) Do the following: | ||||||||
| (1) Perform the forward crossover. | ||||||||
| (2) Perform a series of forward, linked swizzles for at least 40 feet. | ||||||||
| (3) Skate backward for at least 40 feet in a series of linked, backward swizzles. | ||||||||
| (4) From a strong pace, perform a lunge turn around an object predetermined by your counselor. | ||||||||
| (5) Perform a mohawk. | ||||||||
| (d) Do the following: | ||||||||
| (1) Perform a series of at least four one-footed downhill slaloms on pavement with a gentle slope. | ||||||||
| (2) Describe how to pass a pedestrian or another skater from behind. | ||||||||
| (3) Describe at least three ways to avoid an unforeseen obstacle while skating. | ||||||||
| (4) Describe two ways to get on and off a curb, and demonstrate at least one of these methods. | ||||||||
| Skating merit badge completed | ||||||||
| Skating merit badge presented |
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