Achieving the Sports merit badge is the perfect achievement for an ambitious Scout. From playing organized sports to understanding unwritten rules and regulations, there are many different requirements and tasks that must be completed in order to achieve this goal.
Steps to Earning the Merit Badge:
- Purchase the Boy Scouts Of America Sports Merit Badge Pamphlet. (Link: https://www.scoutshop.org/sports-merit-badge-pamphlet-654573.html)
- Complete the ‘Sports Merit Badge Worksheet’ (Link: https://troop577wichita.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/2/2/11225514/sports_2010.pdf)
- Meet one-on-one with a qualified counselor in order to discuss requirements and receive approval (Link: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/sports/)
Requirements to Earn the Merit Badge:
- Participate in two organized sports of your choice.
- Give the rules and etiquette for the two sports you picked.
- List the equipment needed for the two sports you chose.
These are just a few of the requirements that must be completed in order to achieve the Sports merit badge. For a comprehensive list of requirements, please refer to the links provided. With hard work and dedication, any Scout can earn this coveted badge.