1. May 2005 Capital District Roundtable Bike & Water Safety Chris D Garvin Roundtable Commissioner

2. OUTLINE Introduction Merit Badges Bike Safety Water Safety Questions

3. Featured Link: Scouters Pages http://home.earthlink.net/~scouters/bsa.html Art Downloads Ceremonies Editorials History Projects Quotes

4. Merit Badges

5. Safety Merit Badge Public Service Merit Badge Group Cycling and Canoeing Merit Badges Sports Merit badge Group Source www.meritbadge.com/home.htm Learning Worksheet Test Your Knowledge

6. Bike Safety

7. Guide to Safe Scouting IX: Sports & Activities (Bike Safety) 1) Qualified Supervision 8) Right Bike 2) Physical Fitness 9) Accessories 3) Helmets & Clothing 10) Maintenance 4) Buddy Up 11) Race Right 5) Keep Right 12) Planning 6) Be Smart 13) Discipline 7) Turns and Intersections

8. Bike Safety: Tips Scan the road behind Go slowly on sidewalks and bike paths When on the road, ride in a straight line whenever possible Avoid road hazards Choose the best way to turn left Obey traffic signs and signals Ride a properly equipped bike

9. Bike Safety: Rules Be Predictable Obey Traffic signs & signals Never ride against traffic Use hand signals when initiating a turn Ride in a straight line Don’t weave between parked cars Ride in middle of lane in slow traffic Follow lane markings Choose the best way to turn left Don’t pass on the right Go slow on shared paths When biking with others, ride in line when other traffic is present

10. Bike Safety: Rules Be Alert Watch for cars pulling out Scan the road behind Avoid road hazards Keep both hands ready to brake Watch for chasing dogs

11. Bike Safety: Rules Be Equipped Keep the bike in good repair Use lights at night or when visibility is poor Dress appropriately Use a pack or rack to carry things Always wear an ANSI or SNELL approved helmet

12. Water Safety

13. Beach Inland Waters Pool Boating Fishing Rip Tides Learn To Swim

14. Water Safety Guide To Safe Scouting Instructors for Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training Safe Swim Defense Classification of Swimming Ability Pool and Surf Swimming Safety Afloat Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Water Clarity BSA Lifeguard Swimming Area Diving and Elevated Entry

15. Water Safety Scuba BSA Scuba Policy Snorkeling Kayaking Waterskiing Boardsailing Whitewater Safety Code

16. Water Safety : Safe Swim Defense 1. Qualified Supervision 2. Physical Fitness 3. Safe Area 4. Lifeguards on Duty 5. Lookout 6. Ability Groups 7. Buddy System: 8. Discipline

17. Water Safety: Safety Afloat 1. Qualified Supervision 2. Physical Fitness 3. Swimming Ability 4. Personal Flotation Equipment 5. Buddy System 6. Skill Proficiency 7. Planning 8. Equipment 9. Discipline

18. May 2005 Capital District Roundtable QUESTIONS?

19. Capital District Roundtable Chris D Garvin cdgarvin@yahoo.com (Home) 890-9537 (Cell) 890-3222 Roundtable Archive and Info www.hillviewscouting.org/~Capital_RndTbl/index.htm