Troop 149 Announcements

1)     1)  Discuss winter sport safety, and show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while skiing or riding, including hypothermia, frostbite, shock, dehydration, sunburn, fractures, bruises, sprains, and strains.  Tell how to apply sprints.

2)   2)    Explain why every skier or snowboarder should be prepared to render first aid in the event of an accident.

3)  Explain the procedure used to report an accident to the local ski patrol for the area where you usually ski or ride.

4)  DO EACH of the following:

a.    Tell the meaning of the Your Responsibility Code for skiers and snowboarders.  Explain why each rider must follow this code.
 

b.    Explain the Smart Safety Style safety program.  Tell why it is important and how it applies to skiers and snowboarders in terrain pipes and parks.
 

c.    Explain the precautions pertaining to avalanche safety, including the responsibility of individuals regarding avalanche safety.
 

d.    Tell the meaning of the Wilderness Use Policy.  Explain why each skier and snowboarder must adopt this policy.
 

5)    Complete all of the requirements for ONE of the following options:  downhill (Alpine) skiing or cross-country (Nordic) or snowboarding.

Downhill (Alpine) Skiing

     a.  Show how to use and maintain your own release bindings and explain the use of two others.  Explain the international DIN standard and what it means to skiers.

     b.  Explain the American Teaching System and the basic snow-skiing progression.

     c.  Name the major ski organizations in the United States and explain their functions.

     d.  Discuss the five types of Alpine skis.  Demonstrate two ways to carry skis and poles safely and easily.

     e.  Explain the importance of strength, endurance, and flexibility in downhill skiing.  Demonstrate exercises and activities you can do to get fit for skiing.

     f.  Present yourself properly clothed and equipped for downhill skiing.  Discuss how the clothing you have chosen will keep you warm and protected.

     g.  Demonstrate how to ride one kind of lift and explain how to ride two others.

     h.  Explain the international trail-marking system.

      i.  On a gentle slope, demonstrate some of the beginning maneuvers learned in skiing.  Include the straight run, gliding wedge, wedge stop, sidestep, and herringbone maneuvers.

      j.  On slightly steeper terrain, show linked wedge turns.

     k.  On a moderate slope, demonstrate five to 10 Christies.

      l.  Make a controlled run down an intermediate slope and demonstrate the following:

(1)  Short-, medium-, and long-radius parallel turns

(2)  A sideslip and safety (hockey) stop to each side

(3)  Traverse across a slope

     m.  Demonstrate the ability to ski in varied conditions, including changes in pitch, snow conditions, and moguls.  Maintain your balance and ability to turn.

Snowboarding

a.  Discuss forward-fall injuries.  Tell about prevention and what action must be taken in the event of any type of injury or accident.

b.  Do the following:

(1)  Show your ability to select the correct equipment for snowboarding and use it for safety and comfort.

(2)  Present yourself properly clothed and equipped for snowboarding.  Discuss how the clothing you have chosen will keep you warm and protected.

c.  Show how to use and maintain your own bindings, and explain the use of the different binding methods.  Explain the need for leashes.

d.  Discuss the four types of snowboards.  Demonstrate how to carry a snowboard easily and safely.

e.  Demonstrate exercises and activities that will get you fit for snowboarding.

f.  Demonstrate how to ride one kind of lift and explain how to ride two others.

g.  Explain the international trail-marking system.

h.  Demonstrate the basic principles of waxing a snowboard.

i.  Do the following:

(1)  On a gentle slope, demonstrate beginning snowboarding maneuvers.  Show basic ways to control speed and direction.  Include the sideslipping maneuver.

(2)  On slightly steeper terrain, show traversing.

j.  On a moderate slope, demonstrate an Ollie, a nose-end grab, and a wheelie.

k.  Make a controlled run down an intermediate slope and demonstrate the following:

(1)  Skidded, carved, and jump turns

(2)  Stops

(3)  Riding a fakie

l.  Demonstrate the ability to ski in varied conditions, including changes in pitch, snow conditions, and moguls.  Maintain your balance and ability to turn.