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

2(A)(2). Natural ice, and how to make an ice rescue

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THE ONLY STEP IN ANY OF THE FOUR OPTIONS ABOUT RESCUING SOMEBODY ELSE. Two halves: the preparations for skating outdoors on natural ice, and how to make an ice rescue. Neither half can be learned at an indoor rink, because neither situation exists there.

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Skating Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2(A)(2) · The requirement asks for the preparations that must be taken when skating outdoors on natural ice, and for how to make an ice rescue.