Cub Scout Ultimate

Cub Scout Ultimate requirements

Belt Loop Requirements

Complete these three requirements:

1. Explain the rules of ultimate or disc golf to your leader or adult partner.
2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing ultimate or disc golf skills.
3. Participate in a game of ultimate or disc golf.

Sports Pin Requirements

Earn the Ultimate belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

1. Compete in a pack or community ultimate or disc golf tournament.
2. Demonstrate effective pivoting while throwing. Use some of the following throwing styles: backhand pass, sidearm pass, and upside-down pass, and/or roller throw.
3. Demonstrate skill in the following catching techniques:one-handed, clapping, and sandwich.
4. Spend a total of 90 minutes practicing skills of ultimate or disc golf. Keep track of your time on a chart.
5. Explain the flight dynamics of the flying disc. Draw a diagram if needed.
6. Accurately lay out an ultimate playing field or diagram three typical disc golf holes.
7. Play five games of ultimate or disc golf.
8. Participate in an ultimate skills or disc golf skills development clinic.
9. Explain the history of ultimate or disc golf and how it became a sport.
10. Explain the differences between ultimate and golf discs.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, 2003 Edition (BSA Supply SKU #637685)

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