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Scouts taught how to tie 6 knots and 3 lashings and then they have to demonstrate they can tie each knot and lashing they are taught.

We done this outside as there was more room and it meant that the poles would not damage the hall floor but it could be done inside if you prefer or weather is not suitable.

Resources

1 rope for every Scout taking part and 1 rope for every leader demonstrating.
2 poles for every scout doing lashings
1 pole for every Scout doing clove hitch
1 print out of the knot + lashing instruction document attached - I recommend you print this document and laminate each sheet as it means they can be reused and will protect them from any showers.
3 sheets (1 for each leader) containing a table with all scouts' names down the side and name of knots and lashing across the top. This is used to record a Scouts' progress.

- You could also demonstrate the knots and lashings by showing an online video - https://www.animatedknots.com/

Instructions

Leaders/helpers set up the stations before the meeting:
- (sheep bend, constrictor knot and clove hitch knot) station - 1 rope and 1 pole/object per person. The pole/object is needed for the clove hitch and constrictor knot.
- (figure of eight, bowline and reef knot) station - 1 rope per person
- (square, sheer and diagonal lashings) station - 1 rope and 2 poles per person.

- Split Scouts into 3 groups of equal size and assign them to a station.
- Assign a leader to each station.
- 1 leader will demonstrate (sheep bend, constrictor knot and clove hitch knot)
- 1 leader will demonstrate (figure of eight, bowline and reef knot)
- 1 leader will demonstrate (square, sheer and diagonal lashings)
- Leader will demonstrate a knot/lashing and then Scouts will practice them until they can do it. Once a Scout has tied the knot/lashing successfully, they will show it to the leader/helper and it will be recorded.
- 10 minutes will be assigned to each knot and lashing, after which a new knot/lashing will be demonstrated and practised.
- Repeat until all knots and lashings have been practised.
- Only award the badge requirement if the Scout has completed all knots and lashings.

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Badge Links

• Pioneer - Knots