To gain this badge, Scouts must complete the requirements below:
  1. Hold the Scout Athletics Activity Badge
  2. Demonstrate an appropriate warm-up and warm-down routine using all the main muscle groups. Explain why both routines are advisable.
  3. Discuss the safety rules associated with athletics, particularly throwing and jumping events.
  4. Compete in any three events (two track and one field, or vice versa) and gain points as indicated on the score chart below.

      100m 200m 300m 400m 800m 1500m
      sprint sprint female male    
    Points Sec Sec Sec Sec Min Min
    10 13.4 28.0 44.0 64.0 2.30 5.10
    9 14.0 28.8 47.0 67.0 2.40 5.25
    8 14.7 31.4 51.0 71.0 3.00 5.45
    7 15.3 32.6 55.0 75.0 3.10 5.50
    6 15.8 33.2 59.0 79.0 3.20 6.20
    5 16.3 34.0 63.0 83.0 3.40 6.50
    4 16.8 35.5 68.0 88.0 4.00 7.30
    3 17.6 38.3 74.0 94.0 4.20 8.00
    2 18.3 40.0 80.0 100.0 4.40 8.30
    1 20.0 45.0 100.0 120.0 5.00 9.30
      High Long Shot Discus Cricket
      Jump Jump     Ball
    Points Mtr Mtr Mtr Mtr Mtr
    10 1.60 5.00 9.5 35.0 65.0
    9 1.40 4.75 8.5 29.0 55.0
    8 1.30 4.40 7.2 22.0 50.0
    7 1.25 4.20 6.5 17.0 45.0
    6 1.20 4.00 5.5 14.0 35.0
    5 1.00 3.75 4.1 12.0 30.0
    4 0.90 3.30 3.7 10.0 25.0
    3 0.85 2.80 3.3 9.0 20.0
    2 0.80 2.45 2.8 8.5 15.0
    1 0.75 2.10 1.8 6.0 10.0
    Minimum points total for the award of badge
      Age Points Points  
        Female Male  
      Under 11 6 8  
      Under 12 9 12  
      Under 13 13 15  
      Under 14 17 20  
      Under 15 22 24  

Notes

  • Ideally this badge should be done as part of a Scout activity. However, where local circumstances require, Scouts may use timings or distances achieved at school or other athletic events. A teacher or athletics coach would normally confirm these timings.
  • For the high jump, special attention must be given to the nature of the jump, and the landing facilities required. Unless expert tuition and supervision is available, you must not attempt the Fosbury Flop. The scissor jump is a more accessible method
  • The recommended weights of the shot, discus and cricket ball are 2.73kg, 1kg and 0.135kg respectively.

Flexibility

Every individual who undertakes an activity badge should face a similar degree of challenge and as a result some requirements may need to be adapted.
It is completely acceptable to change some of the requirements of the badges to allow individuals to access the badge (for example where there are special needs, cultural issues, or religious considerations to take into account) and the requirements outlined for activity badges do allow for some flexibility in order to obtain the badge.
If you would like help or advice when considering adapting the requirements of a badge please contact the Scout Association.