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Remember the Pins are for the scout doing
their best to learn about the sport or academic
activity, and by putting the new techniques
to practice with fellow scouts, in their
community, or working with an adult.
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| Earn the Snow Ski and Boarding beltloop,
and complete five of the following requirements: |
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Explain the different categories of ski lifts
and how they work. Use one.
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Describe the four universal symbols used
to indicate ski trail difficulty.
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Demonstrate how to hold your position, get
up from a fall, and do basic turns.
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Demonstrate how to fall safely to avoid injury.
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Demonstrate five cross-country skills, such
as a kick turn, the diagonal stride, double
pole, sidestep, step turn, herringbone, straight
downhill running, cross-country snowplow,
sideslipping, pole drag , diagonal stride
uphill, and traverse.
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Participate in a game using skis or boards;
such as relays, races, or racing around poles
or flags.
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Explain what to do if you see a skiing or
snow boarding accident. Discuss the dangers
of avalanche.
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Take skiing or snow boarding lessons.
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View a film on skiing or snow boarding.
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Talk with a member of a ski patrol and learn
about the job he or she does at the ski slope.
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| I Certify That _________________________________________ Has
Completed The Minimum Requirements |
| Adult Teammate Signature: ____________________________________________ |
Date: ____________________ |
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Skiing Safety and Courtesy Codes
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Good skiers always ski under control. This
means you must be able to turn and stop at
will.
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Make sure your ski binding holds your foot
firmly to your ski and that your release
works properly.
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Ski properly clothed and only when weather
conditions permit.
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Ski in an area that matches your abilities.
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Respect the rights of other skiers.
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Keep yourself physically fit.
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When skiing downhill and overtaking another
skier, stay clear of the other person. Avoid
collisions.
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When you and another skier are headed toward
each other, always stay to the right.
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Do not stop in the middle of the trail. If
you fall or must stop, get off to the side
of the trail.
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Never walk on ski trails without your skis
on your feet.
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Your skis should be equipped with a safety
strap or with spring-type prongs, which grab
into the snow when released.
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Read and obey all traffic signs on the ski
slopes.
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When using a ski lift, do not cut into the
line. Wait your turn.
Snow Boarding Tips
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Do not look at the ground. Keep your balance,
pick a focal point, and do not look down.
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At the bottom of the mountain, skate to the
lift line by using your unstrapped back foot
to push the board forward, using small, gentle
kicks.
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Practice. The more time you are on it the
better. Do little free-floating spins or
even try a jump.
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When snow boarding, have someone with you
who can make minor adjustments and repairs
if needed.
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Stay cool, do not get mad. It takes time.
The more tense you are the harder it is to
learn.
Conditioning Excercises
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Crunches
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Side bends
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Wood choppers
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Ham string stretch
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Lateral leg raise
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Windmills
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Curl-ups
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Push-ups
Resources
Besides your local library and schools, check
with the following organizations for information
on skiing.
US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA)
P.O. Box 100
Park City, UT 84060
Phone: 435.649.9090
Fax: 435.649.3613
Web Site: http://www.ussa.org
National Ski Patrol
133 South Van Gordon - Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80228
Web Site: http://www.nsp.org
Professional Ski Instructors of America
133 South Van Gordon - Suite 101
Lakewood, CO 80228
Web Site: http://www.psia.org
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