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==Elective requirements==
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[[Image:Venturing ranger award.jpg|thumb|100px|The [[Ranger Award]] medal]]
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'''Winter Sports''' is one of the electives for the [[Venturing]] [[Ranger Award]].
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:'''Requirement 1'''. Be familiar with cold weather-related injuries and how to avoid and treat them.
 
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:'''Requirement 2'''. Know and explain the safety codes for your chosen winter sport (alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or ice skating). Example: Skier's Responsibility Code found in the National Ski Areas Association Classroom Guide for skier education, published by the National Ski Patrol.
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:'''Requirement 3'''. Design a 30-day physical fitness and stretching program that will prepare you for your chosen winter sport, including exercising and stretching for at least 30 minutes three times a week for 30 days.
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''Choose one of the following winter sports and complete the requirements for that sport.''
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==Notes==
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===Alpine Skiing===
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==Requirement resources ==
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:1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational ski sessions totaling 40 hours.
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'''1'''. First Aid Links:<br>
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:2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult ski counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, skiing various types of ski terrain, including moguls.
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{{First Aid Links}}
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:3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner skiers. Teach them basic turns and stops.
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'''2'''. Safety Codes (see below)<br>
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:4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on alpine skiing.
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'''3'''. Personal Fitness Plan:<br>
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===Nordic Skiing===
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;Alpine Skiing
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:1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational ski sessions totaling 40 hours.
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'''1 & 2'''. [http://www.nsp.org/1/nsp/Safety_Information/YourResponsibilityCode.asp Your Responsibility Code] - [http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Smart_Style Smart Style] - [http://www.nsp.org/1/nsp/Safety_Information/BackcountrySafety.asp Avalanche Safety] -
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:2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult ski counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, skiing all types of ski terrain, and that you can use a map and compass while skiing.
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*[http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1705_snow-skiing.htm Expertvillage Skiing Videos:] [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27371_snow-skiing-bindings.htm Video Lesson: Bindings] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ski_binding Wikipedia International DIN Settings] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/66929_skiing-advanced-poling.htm Video Lesson: Conditioning]<br>
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:3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner Nordic skiers.
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:[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27361_snow-skiing-clothing.htm Video Lesson: Ski Clothing] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27362_snow-skiing-goggles.htm Video Lesson: Goggles] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/102414_snow-ski-step-bindings.htm Stepping into Snow Ski Bindings] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27369_snow-skiing-lift-tickets.htm Video Lesson: Lift Tickets] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27374_snow-skiing-chair-lift.htm Chairlift Tips] -
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:4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout
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[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/102422_snow-ski-get-off.htm How to Get On a Ski Chair Lift] -
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[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/102421_snow-ski-chair-lift.htm How to Get Off a Ski Chair Lift]<br>
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:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_skiing International Trail Marking System] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27368_snow-skiing-trail-maps.htm Video Lesson: Using Trail Maps] <br>
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: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27373_snow-skiing-get-around.htm Skiing on level ground] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/102417_snow-ski-stopping.htm Stopping] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27377_snow-skiing-wedge-turn.htm Wedge Turns: Skiing Tips] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27378_snow-skiing-stem-christi.htm Stem Christi Turns] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/66934_skiing-advanced-moguls.htm How to Ski Moguls]
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'''3 & 4'''. Presentation resources:<br>
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{{Public Speaking Links}}
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;Nordic Skiing
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'''4'''. Presentation resources:<br>
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{{Public Speaking Links}}
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;Snowboarding
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'''4'''. Presentation resources:<br>
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{{Public Speaking Links}}
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;Snowmobiling
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'''4'''. Presentation resources:<br>
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{{Public Speaking Links}}
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;Ice Skating
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'''4'''. Presentation resources:<br>
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{{Public Speaking Links}}
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===Snowboarding===
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== Related awards ==
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:1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational snowboarding sessions totaling 40 hours.
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:2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult snowboarding counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, snowboarding all types of ski terrain, including jumps and other boarding maneuvers.
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:3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner snowboarders.
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:4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on snowboarding.
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*'''Winter Sports''' is similar to the Boy Scout [[Snow Sports]] Merit Badge.
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===Snowmobiling===
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*Also see the Venturing [[Outdoor Bronze Award]]
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:1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational snowmobiling sessions totaling 40 hours.
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{{Sports Awards Links}}
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:2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult snowmobiling counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, snowmobiling all types of terrain, and that you can navigate using maps and compass to plan and carry out a trip.
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===Ice Skating===
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:1. Participate in at least 10 recreational skating sessions totaling 40 hours.
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:2. On one of your skating trips, demonstrate to the adult skating counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport.
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:4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on ice skating.
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''Source: 1999 (2006 printing) Venturer Handbook (33494C)''
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==Notes==
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==Help with these requirements==
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== See also ==
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*[http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/bronze.html Venturing Bronze Award] on the BSA scouting.org site.
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*[http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/ranger.html Venturing Ranger Award] on the BSA scouting.org site.
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The Ranger Award medal
The Ranger Award medal


Winter Sports is one of the electives for the Venturing Ranger Award.


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Winter Sports (Ranger Award elective) requirements

Requirement 1. Be familiar with cold weather-related injuries and how to avoid and treat them.
Requirement 2. Know and explain the safety codes for your chosen winter sport (alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or ice skating). Example: Skier's Responsibility Code found in the National Ski Areas Association Classroom Guide for skier education, published by the National Ski Patrol.
Requirement 3. Design a 30-day physical fitness and stretching program that will prepare you for your chosen winter sport, including exercising and stretching for at least 30 minutes three times a week for 30 days.

Choose one of the following winter sports and complete the requirements for that sport.

Alpine Skiing

1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational ski sessions totaling 40 hours.
2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult ski counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, skiing various types of ski terrain, including moguls.
3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner skiers. Teach them basic turns and stops.
4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on alpine skiing.

Nordic Skiing

1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational ski sessions totaling 40 hours.
2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult ski counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, skiing all types of ski terrain, and that you can use a map and compass while skiing.
3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner Nordic skiers.
4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout

Snowboarding

1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational snowboarding sessions totaling 40 hours.
2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult snowboarding counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, snowboarding all types of ski terrain, including jumps and other boarding maneuvers.
3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner snowboarders.
4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on snowboarding.

Snowmobiling

1. During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational snowmobiling sessions totaling 40 hours.
2. On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult snowmobiling counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, snowmobiling all types of terrain, and that you can navigate using maps and compass to plan and carry out a trip.
3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner snowmobilers.
4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on snowmobiling.

Ice Skating

1. Participate in at least 10 recreational skating sessions totaling 40 hours.
2. On one of your skating trips, demonstrate to the adult skating counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport.
3. Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner skaters.
4. Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on ice skating.


The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Venturer Handbook, 2006 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33494)

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Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.


Notes


Requirement resources

1. First Aid Links:

2. Safety Codes (see below)
3. Personal Fitness Plan:

Alpine Skiing

1 & 2. Your Responsibility Code - Smart Style - Avalanche Safety -

Video Lesson: Ski Clothing - Video Lesson: Goggles - Stepping into Snow Ski Bindings - Video Lesson: Lift Tickets - Chairlift Tips -

How to Get On a Ski Chair Lift - How to Get Off a Ski Chair Lift

International Trail Marking System - Video Lesson: Using Trail Maps
Skiing on level ground - Stopping - Wedge Turns: Skiing Tips - Stem Christi Turns - How to Ski Moguls

3 & 4. Presentation resources:

Nordic Skiing

4. Presentation resources:

Snowboarding

4. Presentation resources:

Snowmobiling

4. Presentation resources:

Ice Skating

4. Presentation resources:


Related awards

Sports-related awards


See also

Ranger Award electives

1. Backpacking      4. Ecology      7. Fishing      10. Mountaineering      13. Plants and Wildlife      16. Shooting Sports
2. Cave Exploration 5. Equestrian 8. Hunting 11. Outdoor Living History 14. Project COPE 17. Watercraft
3. Cycling/Mountain Biking 6. First Aid 9. Lifesaver 12. Physical Fitness 15. Scuba Certification 18. Winter Sports

Venturing Advancement

Basic advancement: Sports Bronze Award • Religious and Community Life Bronze Award • Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award
Outdoor Bronze Award • Sea Scout Bronze Award • Venturing Gold Award • Venturing Silver Award
Quest Award • TRUST Award • Ranger Award
Sea Scout Ranks: Apprentice rank • Ordinary rank • Able rank • Quartermaster Award
Boy Scouting ranks: Advancement for Venturers • Star Rank • Life Rank • Eagle Scout Rank Award

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