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Task · part of 2(A). Option A, Ice Skating

2(A)(13). The safety of racing, explained not done

Optional May not apply

This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 2: ice skating, roller skating, in-line skating, or skateboarding?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

The safety considerations for participating in an ice-skating race, explained to your counselor. NOTHING IN THIS OPTION ASKS YOU TO RACE. It is a discussion, and it can be prepared at home like requirement 1.

Note. YOU EXPLAIN THE SAFETY OF RACING. YOU ARE NOT ASKED TO RACE. The requirement is the safety considerations for participating in an ice-skating race, explained to your counselor, and nothing anywhere in this option asks for a race to be entered. It is a discussion and it can be prepared at home alongside requirement 1. WORTH KNOWING BECAUSE THE ROLLER OPTION USED TO ASK FOR THE REAL THING. The 2025 requirements book has a roller skating item asking you to race on a speed track demonstrating starting, cornering, passing and pacing, and the current page does not carry it.

Where this step comes from

  1. Skating Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2(A)(13) · The requirement asks you to explain the safety considerations for participating in an ice-skating race. It does not ask you to race.

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