This is not meant to be a competitive program, instead, the boys are encouraged to DO THEIR BEST. For scouts unable particate in the activity completely you can not substitute requirements, except in the case of a handicap scout. You can adjust the requirements so that a boy only has to do his best.
Complete details on using the sports program are contained in the Leader Guide for Cub Scouts Sports and Academics,(#34295). Information has also been excerpted from the "Cub Scout Leader Handbook" pages 57-58 and Cub Scout Sports and Academic pamphlets.
The Sports and Academic Program is an optional program for all Cub Scouts. It is not part of the normal requirements towards ranks (except were used in obtaining the Webelos Sportsman and Athlete activity badges). Its purpose is to assist the Scouts in learning a new skill, or improving one they already posses.
Throughout the sports and physical fitness program, the boy is urged to "do his best" and is encouraged to involve an adult teammate whenever possible. Individual Sports booklets, designed in cooperation with national sports associations for boys' use, give instructions in the basic skills and the requirements to earn the sports belt loop, pin and letter for the following sports:
Loops, pins, letters can be are earned by all boys in the Cub Scout program (Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts).
The Cub Scout Belt Loops are worn on the navy blue Cub Scout belt. They will not fit on the khaki (olive) Boy Scout/ Webelos belt. Webelos may continue to wear the blue belt on their uniforms. The same belt loop may be earned once within each rank.
A Cub Scout earns a belt loop by doing their best to learn about the information in the appropriate pamphlet and by participating in the activity with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult. No other requirements are generally listed. The sheets on this web site are an attempt to itemize the key points in the book so that an adult and child can do the belt loop activity without having booklet in hand.
The Cub Scout Sports and Academic Pins are worn on civilian clothes only. Pins are given for Cub Scouts and adults to recognize development over a three month period. One point is earned for 30 minutes spent participating or practicing an activity. If a scout accumulates 60 points within a three month (90 day) period he is eligible for a pin.
If the scout's adult partner participates with the scout in the activity and accumulates 60 points with a 90-day period, he or she is also eligible for a pin. This form will help the scout track his progress. The 30/60/90 rule is just a guide. Some the booklets assign additional points for formal competition in the activity -- you will have to check the books.
Cub Scout Sports and Academic Letters are worn on sweater, jacket, or the red 'brag' vest. The letters are for Cub Scouts who earn both the belt loop and pin and involve an adult teammate in the activity. The letters are given for the first pin earned, and all other pins are just added to the letter.
The loop is for learning the activity, the pin is for applying over a longer period of time, and the letter is to have somewhere to put the pins.
For example: a scout plays on a soccer team and practices several times a week to improve their skills. This alone would qualify the scout for the soccer belt loop. If the scout's adult partner helps coach the team, both the scout and the parent earn the soccer pin. The scout also gets the sports letter, if they have not earned it for a previous pin.
Remember the belt loops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult. No specific requirements are usually listed in the booklets.
The sheets on this web site are an attempt to itemize the key points in the book so that an adult and child can do the belt loop activity without having booklet in hand. The sheets on this web site are also an aid to use in planning a belt loop activity for an outing or meeting.
Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, BB-Gun, Bicycling, Bowling, Fishing, Golf, Gymnastics, Marbles, Physical Fitness, Skating (both roller and ice), Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball
Art, Citizenship, Communicating, Computers, Geography, Heritages, Mathematics, Music, Science