Cub Scout Gymnastics

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Gymnastics Belt Loop and Pin

Gymnastics Sports Belt Loop Gymnastics Sports Pin (line drawing, actual pins are color)

The Cub Scout Gymnastics belt loop and pin are a part of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts may earn this award in a Family, Den, Pack, school, or community setting. Tiger Cubs must be always accompanied by their Adult partner.

Belt Loop Requirements

Complete these three requirements:

1. Explain the six events of men's gymnastics: floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vaulting / side horse, parallel bars, and horizontal bar.

2. Participate in three of the six events using the proper equipment.

3. Explain the safety rules you should follow to learn gymnastics.

Sports Pin Requirements

Earn the Gymnastics belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

1. Write a report on the history of gymnastics.

2. Take gymnastics lessons.

3. Attend a gymnastics meet.

4. Practice and demonstrate five floor exercise skills.

5. Practice and demonstrate two skills used on the pommel horse.

6. Demonstrate two skills on the still rings.

7. Demonstrate two skills using parallel bars.

8. Demonstrate two skills using the horizontal bar.

9. Demonstrate a vault using the side horse.

10. Develop a regular routine of physical and mental conditioning.

11. Learn about three U.S. gymnasts who have won medals in the Olympics.

Notes

1. Earning the Cub Scout Gymnastics Belt Loop while a Webelos Scout is an option for requirement 3 of the Sportsman Activity Badge.
2. Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times

Related achievements, electives, or other awards

• Tiger Cub Scout
• Wolf Cub Scout
• Bear Cub Scout
• Webelos Scout
• Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program
• Awards

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