December 7, 2024 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cockrell Scout Center - Parking Garage
2225 N Loop W
Houston, Texas 77008
The district First Aid Meet is an event that challenges Scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations. Patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying hands-on skills from the Scout Handbook, First Aid Merit Badge pamphlet and current American Red Cross guidelines. Patrols can also compete at the council First Aid Meet.
Registration
A unit leader/representative should register the Scouts. The registration fee is $3 per Scout. All registrations must be completed online with credit card or electronic check There is no onsite registration. Council refund policy.
Register Sample Score Sheet
Schedule
| 8:30 am |
Check-in begins |
| 8:45 am |
Mandatory judges meeting |
| 9:15 am |
Competition begins |
What to Bring
- Annual Health and Medical form (Parts A, B) for every participant
- Each patrol is expected to provide all equipment needed to demonstrate proficiency in first aid problems, including poles and blankets or other material for making an improvised stretcher; a troop/patrol size first aid kit with splints, bandages and sunscreen; litter material; sleeping bag; bottles of water for patrol members; patrol flag with stand and patrol sign, if possible.
- A minimum of two adult judges per patrol
First Aid Meet Rules
Each patrol will be presented with six first aid scenarios. Patrols will be given a 2-minute period to discuss the problem, after which they will have 10 minutes to demonstrate the proper First Aid technique for that scenario. A designated patrol member should act as spokesman to narrate the performance for the judge(s). At each problem, there will be four performers and one victim (any other patrol member must “sit out”). Each member must serve as a victim in at least one problem situation. Scouts will need to know how to perform CPR with respirations and compressions and how to use an AED. No books, pamphlets or electronic devices are allowed.
Judging: Judges shall remain at a given scenario station and judge the same scenario for all patrols. Judges shall be given a scenario scoresheet to fill out for each patrol. The judging standard will be the current Scout Handbook, First Aid Merit Badge pamphlet and current American Red Cross guidelines.
Judges: Each patrol should provide at least one Scouter or Scout parent that can serve as a judge. While not mandatory for participation, this adult judge will ensure enough judges to assist with the meet and finish in a timely manner. Judges will be instructed in scoring procedures prior to the scenarios.
Photographs
Notice! Please be advised that promotional videotaping/photography may be in progress at any time at an event. Your entrance constitutes your agreement that the council and district has the right to reproduce your likeness in videography/photography for promotion (e.g., publications, internet, newspaper).
Scouting Safely
Scouting America's Commitment to Safety is ongoing, and the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. Scouting America puts the utmost importance on safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them.
Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:
- Two-deep leadership on all outings is required.
- One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited.
- The buddy system should be used at all times.
- Discipline must be constructive.
Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.
*About Medical Record: Scouting America requires all participants to bring an Annual Health and Medical Record to every Scouting event. The Scouting adventures, camping trips, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in ensuring you have a great Scouting experience. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals with critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Please download the form and have it with you at all Scouting events for every member of your family.
^Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended for all Scouting events. Many of our outdoor venues have snakes and sticks that can injure toes. Many of our activities include active games, so shoes that Scouts can run in (e.g., tennis shoes) are recommended.
Youth Protection Guidelines Guide to Safe Scouting SAFE Checklist Enterprise Risk Management
Contacts
For questions, contact the First Aid Meet chair or district activities chair.