{"activityType":[{"id":38383,"name":"Physical activity"}],"activityCategory":"Activity","completionTime":"30","cost":"\u00A3\u00A3","energy":"Energiser","equipmentList":[{"id":38312,"name":"Access to water","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":38335,"name":"Water bottles","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":39222,"name":"Masking tape","description":"","type":"general"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"1-4 skateboards","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Helmets","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Kneepads","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Elbow pads","type":"specific"}],"adjustments":"\u003Cp\u003EExperienced skaters could be challenged further on their alley runs by placing some small obstacles (like cones) for them to slalom around. Positioning of the skittles can also make this activity easier or harder.\u003C/p\u003E","firstProvidedBy":"","flexibilityStatement":"\u003Cp\u003EGet in touch with your local skate club or leisure centre for advice on accessibility in skating.\u003C/p\u003E","groupSize":"Teams","guide":null,"meetsRequirements":[],"countsTowardsBadges":[{"title":"Street Sports","sections":["Scouts"],"supportedBy":null,"badgeType":{"id":39282,"name":"Activity"},"activityTypes":[],"settings":[],"browserTitle":"Scouts Street Sports Activity Badge","url":"/scouts/activity-badges/street-sports/","id":50018,"nodeName":"Street Sports","type":"badge","image":{"url":"/media/4428/activity-sc-street-sports_nologo.png","caption":"Activity Sc Street Sports Nologo","type":"png","size":11733,"width":347,"height":350,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Street Sports","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC81MDAxOCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/activity-badges/street-sports/"}],"outcome":[{"id":38408,"name":"Develop skills","outcomeLabel":"Develop skills","outcomeDescription":"Gain a range of practical and modern skills for school, work, and your social life."},{"id":38382,"name":"Be active","outcomeLabel":"Be active","outcomeDescription":"Look after your body by being physically active. "}],"preparation":null,"preparationTime":"\u003C5","reflection":"\u003Cp\u003ESplit into small groups and create a skateboard scale. Do this by writing out \u2018rated it\u2019 and \u2018hated it\u2019 on two sticky notes and place these on either end of a skateboard. Next, write down the things you enjoyed (rated it) and found challenging (hated it) in this activity on sticky notes, and place in the relevant section of the board. Chat in your groups about why you made these decisions. Looking of everyone\u2019s rate it\u2019s and hate it\u2019s, what new skills did you gain in this session and what would you like to learn next?\u003C/p\u003E","relatedActivities":null,"setting":[{"id":38381,"name":"Indoors"},{"id":38378,"name":"Outdoors"}],"supportedBy":null,"takingItFurther":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you enjoyed this activity and want to spend more time making the most of your skateboards why not try Human Hungry Hippos? You\u2019ll need to have at least three skateboards or trolley boards and some more equipment including plenty of balls and washing baskets.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, explore some other street sports like roller blading, parkour or scootering. You can earn an Activity Plus by meeting the requirements of this badge for another street sport.\u003C/p\u003E","whoIsItFor":"","youthShapedGuidance":"\u003Cp\u003EThe standard rules are one person at a time and no outstretched arms. To give young people the opportunity to make the game their own they can discuss how to incorporate new rules and challenges.\u003C/p\u003E","activityTags":[{"id":38546,"name":"Being active"},{"id":38545,"name":"Playing games"}],"roles":[{"id":39231,"name":"Helpers"},{"id":38724,"name":"Section Teams"},{"id":38725,"name":"Young Leaders"}],"sections":[{"name":"Scouts","id":39275,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""}],"themes":[{"id":40541,"name":"Sports"},{"id":38469,"name":"Teamwork"}],"searchEngineDescription":"Share your boarding skills and skate your way to a strike","plannerTimeSlot":25.000000,"safetyAlerts":[{"title":"Outdoor activities","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYou must have permission to use the location. Always check the weather forecast, and inform parents and carers of any change in venue.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"},{"title":"Cycle and wheeled activities","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EUse appropriate protective equipment.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYou must wear helmets.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWear elbow and knee pads as defined by your \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022Link\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"},{"title":"Active games","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe game area should be free of hazards. Explain the rules of the game clearly and have a clear way to communicate that the game must stop when needed. Take a look at our guidance on \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/running-active-and-wide-games/\u0022 title=\u0022Running active and wide games\u0022\u003Erunning active games safely\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"}],"safetyAlert":"","safetyTags":[],"deliveryMethods":"","permitRequired":false,"scoutLedQualifications":[],"guidance":null,"aalaRequired":false,"externalQualifications":[],"exceptions":[],"listingVideoUrl":"","disableBasicSafetyChecklist":false,"likes":0,"activitiesAdditionalInfo":{"inclusivityStatement":"\u003Cp\u003EAll Scout activities should be \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/reasonable-adjustments/badges-and-awards/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance on flexibility\u0022\u003Einclusive and accessible.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","standardSafetyAlert":"\u003Cp\u003EAll activities must be safely managed. You must complete a thorough \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Leaders\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Always get\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval for the activity\u003C/a\u003E, and have suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou must run your activities in line with the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults - Yellow Card\u0022\u003ESafeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (Yellow Card)\u003C/a\u003E and report any concerns to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team.\u003C/p\u003E","basicChecklist":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave the right \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/adult-to-young-people-ratios/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult to Young People ratios\u0022\u003Eratios\u003C/a\u003E of number of adults to provide suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESet up an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safe-scouting-and-emergency-procedures/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures\u0022\u003EKnow what to do in an emergency\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShare information with parents and carers with an\u003C/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eactivity information\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval from your Lead Volunteer.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","scoutLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EThis activity can be led by you or someone else in Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","permitRequired":"\u003Cp\u003EThe activity leader must have an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003Eadventurous activities permit\u003C/a\u003E with the right level and permissions for your group.\u003C/p\u003E","externallyLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can go to a centre or use an activity leader who\u0027s not part of Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","aalaRequired":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.hse.gov.uk/aala/index.htm\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022AALA licence\u0022\u003EAn AALA licence is required\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","aalaExempt":"\u003Cp\u003EIf the provider is exempt from the AALA licence.\u003C/p\u003E","publicLiabilityInsurance":"\u003Cp\u003EThe provider must have public liability insurance.\u003C/p\u003E","actvityLink":"/activities/"},"duration":25,"instructions":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EBefore you begin\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind out if there are any keen skateboarders in your group who can do some demonstrations, bring in equipment and share their knowledge.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry and find safety equipment for everyone taking part. The more sets of pads and guards you have, the less time spent swapping over equipment. Check out national associations such as \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.skateboard-england.org/about\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Skateboard England\u0022\u003ESkateboard England\u003C/a\u003E (also covers skateboarding in Wales), \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Organization/Skateboard-NI-156264501102688/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Facebook: Skateboard NI\u0022\u003EThe Skateboard NI Facebook page\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://skateboardscotland.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Skateboard Scotland\u0022\u003ESkateboard Scotland\u003C/a\u003E for help to source equipment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure all equipment is fit for purpose and fits each skater comfortably.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf the person who would lead this activity isn\u2019t suitable, find someone with knowledge and experience of street sports to lead this activity. This could be another member or an external instructor. This person will need to be briefed on the requirements for this activity and should be encouraged to bring their own equipment to show how they use it and take care of it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBefore beginning the session, set out a space for a large bowling alley, preferably on carpet or grass. Mark a starting line. Fill your plastic bottles with water and seal them tightly. Place the filled bottles in triangle shapes on the course to be skittles, but make sure they\u2019re not near any walls or other obstacles. Leave some space between the skittle triangles.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERun the activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe person leading the activity should demonstrate how to stand correctly on a skateboard. Everyone should take turns to copy this and practise balancing to find a comfortable stance. Either foot can be in front, though some may find one to be preferable. Both feet should be shoulder-width apart and centred over the \u2018trucks,\u2019 which attach the wheels to the board.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeginners should take a look at \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfaTTUAoh_o\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022SkateXS: Your Skateboarding Stance for Kids\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?v=HfaTTUAoh_o\u0022\u003Ethis video\u003C/a\u003E from SkateXS to help them with their stance. Everyone should wear all of the safety equipment whenever they\u2019re on the skateboard.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen someone feels ready, they should try moving. Put the board on a flat surface, place the front foot over the front trucks facing forward, bend the knees and place weight on the balls of the feet. Then, push off lightly with the back foot. Once moving, the back foot should be placed sideways over the back trucks and the front foot rotated 90 degrees, while still over the front trucks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen everyone has had a chance to push off, move about and master their stance, with the help of your experts, it\u2019s time to start bowling. Split your skaters into two teams of mixed ability.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELarge groups could divide off and take on different bowling alleys in teams.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00224\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach team should take turns to line up at the starting point with a board. The person leading the activity should do a quick check of their safety equipment before they set off in their own time. They should skate down the alley and try to knock over as many skittles as they can. The person leading the activity should keep score and note down how many skittles fall. Someone should replace all the skittles and then the other team should go.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EContinue until everyone\u2019s had a turn from each team. Add up the scores to see who\u2019s won.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":50024,"nodeName":"Skating with skittles","title":"Skating with skittles","type":"activity","image":null,"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Skating with skittles","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Share your boarding skills and skate your way to a strike","subHeader":"Share your boarding skills and skate your way to a strike","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC81MDAyNCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/skating-with-skittles/"}