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Skating Requirements
Current Scouts BSA requirements
as of June 6, 2026
as of June 6, 2026
1.
Do the following:
a.
Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards associated
with skating and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent,
mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
b.
Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that
could occur while skating, including hypothermia, frostbite,
lacerations, abrasions, fractures, sprains and strains,
concussions, blisters, heat-related reactions, and shock.
2.
Working under the supervision of an experienced adult, do ONE of the
following options.
Option A—Ice Skating. Do ALL of the following:
1.
Explain the general safety and courtesy guidelines for
ice skating.
2.
Discuss preparations that must be taken when skating
outdoors on natural ice. Explain how to make an ice
rescue.
3.
Discuss the parts and functions of the different types
of ice skates.
4.
Describe the proper way to carry ice skates at the rink
and for travel.
5.
Describe how to store ice skates for long periods of
time, such as seasonal storage.
6.
Skate forward at least 40 feet and come to a complete
stop. Use either a two-foot snowplow stop or a one-foot
snowplow stop.
7.
After skating forward, glide forward on two feet, then
on one foot, first right and then left.
8.
Starting from a T position, stroke forward around the
test area, avoiding the use of toe picks if wearing
figure skates.
9.
Glide backward on two feet for at least two times the
skater's height.
10.
Skate backward for at least 20 feet on two skates.
11.
After gaining forward speed, glide forward on two feet,
making a turn of 180 degrees around a cone, first to the
right and then to the left.
12.
Perform forward crossovers in a figure-eight pattern.
13.
Explain to your counselor the safety considerations for
participating in an ice-skating race.
14.
Perform a hockey stop.
Option B—Roller Skating. Do ALL of the
following:
1.
Explain the general safety rules and etiquette
guidelines for roller skating.
2.
Discuss the parts and functions of a roller skate and
their functions.
3.
Describe five essential steps to good roller skate care.
4.
Skate forward with smooth, linked strokes on two feet
for at least 100 feet in both directions around the rink
and demonstrate proper techniques for stopping.
5.
Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate,
then on the other skate.
6.
Perform a forward crossover.
7.
Skate backward for at least 40 feet on two skates, then
for at least 15 feet on one skate.
8.
Skate forward in a slalom pattern for at least 40 feet
on two skates, then for at least 20 feet on one skate.
9.
Skate backward in a slalom pattern for at least 15 feet
on two skates.
10.
Shuttle skate once around the rink, bending twice along
the way, without stopping.
11.
Perform a series of two consecutive spins on skates, OR
hop, skip, and jump on skates for at least 10 feet.
12.
Perform a stepover.
13.
While skating, dribble a basketball at least 40 feet,
then back to your starting position, OR push a hockey
ball with a stick at least 40 feet, then back to your
starting position.
Option C—In-Line Skating. Do ALL of the
following:
1.
Explain the general safety rules and courtesy guidelines
for in-line skating.
2.
Describe the parts of an in-line skate and their
functions.
3.
Describe the required and recommended safety equipment
for in-line skating.
4.
Explain four essential steps to good in-line skate care.
5.
Skate forward with smooth, linked strokes on two feet
for at least 100 feet.
6.
Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate,
then on the other skate.
7.
Stop on command on flat pavement using the heel brake.
8.
Perform a forward crossover.
9.
Perform a series of forward, linked swizzles for at
least 40 feet.
10.
Skate backward for at least 40 feet in a series of
linked, backward swizzles.
11.
From a strong pace, perform a lunge turn around an
object predetermined by your counselor.
12.
Perform a mohawk.
13.
Perform a series of at least four one-footed downhill
slaloms on pavement with a gentle slope.
14.
Describe how to pass a pedestrian or another skater from
behind.
15.
Describe at least three ways to avoid an unforeseen
obstacle while skating.
16.
Describe two ways to get on and off a curb, and
demonstrate at least one of these methods.
Option D—Skateboarding. Do ALL of the
following:
1.
Explain the history and evolution of skateboarding.
2.
Describe the benefits of skateboarding (physical
fitness, balance, coordination, perseverance, and
creativity)
3.
Explain the safety rules and courtesy guidelines for
skateboarding, including right-of-way and communication
signals and warnings.
4.
Explain the protective gear needed to skate safely,
including helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist
guards, and show how to wear them correctly.
5.
Describe the two main styles of skateboarding (street
and vert), and describe common skatepark features
(ramps, manual pad, rails, spine, etc.).
6.
Explain skateboard anatomy (deck, trucks, wheels,
hardware, etc.).
7.
Build a board by assembling all pieces (deck, wheels,
trucks, hardware, and grip tape) in the proper order.
8.
Explain skateboard maintenance (cleaning, adjusting
bolts, and replacing parts).
9.
Explain the difference between regular and goofy stance,
and demonstrate your preferred stance.
10.
Demonstrate how to push, cruise, and carve on flat
ground.
11.
Show at least two braking and stopping techniques.
12.
Do a basic ollie and at least one variation.
13.
Show how to drop-in from coping.
14.
Demonstrate THREE skateboarding tricks from the
following types:
a.
Flat ground tricks
b.
Flip and shove-it tricks
c.
Grind and slide tricks
d.
Air and grab tricks
e.
Footplant tricks.