{"number":"9a.8","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.8.1.1 Exceptions for adult groups\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMembers over the age of 18 participating in activities must follow the rules laid out in POR Chapters 9a and 9b, with the exception of:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPOR 9a.7 (Adventurous activities permit scheme)\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPOR 9b.3.1 (Target Sports : Archery)\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPOR 9b.3.2 (Target Sports : Fencing)\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPOR 9b.4.9 \u0026nbsp;(Land based activities : Hill walking safety)\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPOR 9b.4.13.2, 9b.4.13.3 (within POR 9b.4.13 Land based activities : Snowsports)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.8.1.2 Enabling the exceptions from POR 9a.8.1.1 \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EWhen members over the age of 18 undertake activities covered by the rules listed in POR 9a.8.1.1, they may choose an appropriate management system for these activities,\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn these cases, members may choose to follow existing systems such as the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme or may put in place other controls. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.8.1.3 Mixed-age or additional needs activity groups\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAll rules in POR Chapter 9a apply, including POR 9a.7 Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme if any participant in the activity group is:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eunder the age of 18\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ean adult with additional needs, disabilities or life-limiting conditions requiring additional support to access Scouts\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.8.1.4 Prohibited activities apply to all ages\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAny activity that is banned (POR 9a.1.2.4) applies to all age groups.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.8.1.5 There must be a Leader in charge\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEach activity must have someone designated as Leader in Charge. This is not a role but a set of tasks someone must ensure are undertaken. There are full details on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/leader-in-charge/\u0022 title=\u0022Leader in Charge\u0022\u003Eleader in charge\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.8.1.6 Risk Awareness and Participant Consent\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEach participant must:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eunderstand and accept the risks involved in the activity\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ebe aware of the control measure in place to manage these risks\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis may be achieved through:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esharing of risk assessments\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ebriefings. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Leader in Charge must be satisfied that everyone understands this before the activity begins. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9a.8.1.7 Further guidance\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFurther guidance on the management of activities for groups over the age of 18 may be found in \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/adult-groups-in-adventurous-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult groups in Adventurous Activities\u0022\u003EAdult Groups in Activities (FS120087)\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"deprecated":false,"url":"/por/9a-activities/9a8-adult-groups-undertaking-activities/","id":40088,"nodeName":"9a.8 Adult groups undertaking activities","title":"Adult groups undertaking activities","type":"pORRule","image":{"url":"/media/12108/fdl-hp.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab8e1b20252a0","caption":"Scouts purple logo","type":"jpg","size":93039,"width":1268,"height":664,"altText":"An image of a purple background showing the white Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Adult groups undertaking activities","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Find out about Scouts\u0027 policy and rules for activities.","subHeader":"Find out about Scouts\u0027 policy and rules for activities.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDA4OCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9a-activities/9a8-adult-groups-undertaking-activities/"}