Scout Meeting, 25th August 2012 - Knotting Pt 2

Having learnt the clove hitch last week, Akela proceed to teach the cubs how to tie a reef knot.As the reef knot is used in a triangular armsling, Akela taught the cubs how to tie a reef know using the ends of the scout scarf. He also took the opportunity to explain the importance of first aid and getting adult help. After a demonstration by volunteers on how to tie a triangular armsling, the cubs were broken up into their individual Sixes to practise the armsling. Once everyone was ready, it was Games time! Each Six was to tie an armsling in a relay, making sure that the arsmling and in particular the reef knot was tied properly.Congratulations to Echidna who came in first, earning 100 points!
Points scored:

Echidna       100 points
Kangaroo      50
Kookabarra   30
Bilby             20
Koala             10








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