Winter Sports (Ranger Award elective)
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Winter Sports is one of the electives for the Venturing Ranger Award.
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Winter Sports (Ranger Award elective) requirements | ![]() | ||
Choose one of the following winter sports and complete the requirements for that sport. Alpine Skiing
Nordic Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Ice Skating
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Requirement resources
1. First Aid Links:
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Annual Health & Medical Record
2. Safety Codes (see below)
3. Personal Fitness Plan:
- Alpine Skiing
1 & 2. Your Responsibility Code - Smart Style - Avalanche Safety -
- Expertvillage Skiing Videos: Video Lesson: Bindings - Wikipedia International DIN Settings - Video Lesson: Conditioning
- 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:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
- Nordic Skiing
4. Presentation resources:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
- Snowboarding
4. Presentation resources:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
- Snowmobiling
4. Presentation resources:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
- Ice Skating
4. Presentation resources:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
Related awards
- Winter Sports is similar to the Boy Scout Snow Sports Merit Badge.
- Also see the Venturing Outdoor Bronze Award
Sports-related awards
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See also
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 |
Program-level awards: Venturing Award • Discovery Award • Pathfinder Award • Summit Award
Expert-level awards: Quest Award • TRUST Award • Ranger Award
Boy Scouting ranks: Advancement for Venturers • Star Rank • Life Rank • Eagle Scout Rank Award
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External links
- Venturing Bronze Award on the BSA scouting.org site.
- Venturing Quest Award on the BSA scouting.org site.