Unauthorized and Restricted Activities
Crew events may not contain activities from the list below.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV'S) The use of motorized
all-terrain cycles (three or four large soft tire "cycles") are not
authorized.
Aviation Unauthorized are: Hang Gliders, microlite and
ultralight flying, experimental aircraft flying, parachuting, hot-air
ballooning and power aircraft in-night training.
Boxing and Martial Arts Boxing, karate, and martial arts
(except judo) are prohibited
Chain-saws and Mechanical Log Splitters May only be
authorized for use by trained individuals using proper protective gear who
are over the age of 18 and in accordance with Local laws.
Fireworks Sale fireworks as fund-raising or money earning
projects are not authorized. The display of fireworks is allowed only by
certified and licensed operators under the strictest precautions.
Football Varsity team and interscholastic or club football
competition and activities are not part of the programs.
Motorized Speed Event And Demolition Derbies which includes
motorcycles, boats, drag racing and related events are prohibited
Rodeo Events It is unauthorized to participate in amateur
or professional rodeo events and council/district sponsorship of rodeos is
also prohibited
Exploration of Abandoned Mines This is an unauthorized
activity. The hundreds of abandoned mines, especially coal mines, scattered
across the American countryside represent a risk of serious injury or death.
Motorized Personal Watercraft ("jet skis") are not an
authorized program.
"War Games" The activity commonly referred to as "War
Games" where individuals shoot paint dye at one another is unauthorized.
Parade Floats and Hayrides The rule prohibiting the
transportation of passengers in the backs of trucks can be tempered when
using flat-bed trucks for parade neats or hayrides. Be sure that leaders in
your Crew follow these steps to prevent accidents:
1). Whether seated or standing, the members must be able to hold to
something stationary.
2). The Participants must not get on or off the truck while it is in
motion.
3). The participant's legs should not hang over the side of the truck
when they are seated.
4). Transportation to and from the parade or hayride site is not allowed
on the truck itself.
Firearms shall not be brought on camping hiking backpacking
or Crew activities other than those specifically planned for target shooting
under the supervision of a certified firearms instructor.