The purpose of the First Aid Meet is to use healthy competition to show the base first aid skill level of the units in our District and Council. The scoring is used to show unit leaders where their Scouts need improvement. For the information flyer, click HERE or see below for more information:

• The First Aid Meet will be held rain or shine!
• Check in at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ringtown will start at 3:00pm and the meet will start promptly at 3:30pm. It will go to approximately 5:00PM – please note that this time may change due to the number of patrols participating.
• Patrols must have no fewer than 4 and no more than 8 youth. A mix of older and younger youth is encouraged.
• Patrols will be judged on their first aid knowledge found in the Scouts BSA Handbook and the First Aid Merit Badge book.
• Patrols will need to bring the following supplies:
  • One (1) Troop / Crew first aid kit, containing:
    • Recommended supplies according to the Scouts BSA Handbook
    • Splints or object to make them
    • Two (2) blankets / tarps
    • Two (2) 6’ staves for the construction and use of a stretcher
  • Each youth should also have a small personal first aid kit containing the essentials that you would need on a hike.
• The Scouts BSA Handbook and First Aid Merit Badge book are permitted, although the patrol may get one (1) point deducted for every time they have to reference the books.
• Patrols will be given separate scenarios and must complete treating the victim the best they can within 15 min.
• Patrols will be judged up to twenty (20) points per scenario, the number of scenarios will depend on the number of units.
• The scouts will be working in a 10ft x 10ft square and must be able to operate inside of that square under the supervision of the judge for that scenario.
• Patrols will be judged on:
  • If they send someone to the 911 table and give the appropriate information.
  • Procedure
  • Teamwork
  • Skill
  • Scouting spirit
• Registration Information
  • All registration will take place through the online Council event registration system
    • Click the registration button below or scan the QR code!
  • Event Registration Fee: $5 for youth and includes a patch (depicted below!)
• Extra patches may be purchased day of for $5 while supplies last!

We hope you and your Troop can join us to have a safe and successful event!