VARSITY GAMES

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VARSITY
GAMES
HANDBOOK
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Trapper Trails Council
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VARSITY SCOUTING GAMES HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................3
RULES OF CONDUCT................................................................................4
LOCATION AND SCHEDULED TIME OF EVENTS.............................5
TEAM EVENTS............................................................................................6
BOWLING
TRAP SHOOTING
RIFLE SHOOTING
DISTRICT PLAY-OFF EVENTS ....7
CHECKERS
CHESS
ONE ON ONE BASKETBALL
PING PONG
SCHEDULED EVENTS.............................................................................9
ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
ARM WRESTLING
CROSS COUNTRY
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
MUSIC
SALESMANSHIP
SHOT PUT
400 METER RELAY
100 METER DASH
200 METER DASH
CONTINUOUS EVENTS...........................................................................11
FOOTBALL THROW
FRISBEE THROW
FRISBEE GOLF
PUSH-UPS
SIT-UPS
RUNNING LONG JUMP
SOCCER OBSTACLE COURSE
GOLF
SPOT SHOT
STANDING LONG JUMP
EXTEMPORANEOUS ART
BASEBALL THROW
ON TARGET
RIFLE TARGET.........................................................................................13
APPLICATION...........................................................................................14
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GENERAL INFORMATION
VARSITY SCOUT GAMES: The Games are the official competitive
activities for the Varsity Scout program. The Games are for all registered
Varsity Scouts. To participate boys must be 14 by the day of Varsity Games
in April, and not 16 before January 1 of that year.
DATE AND LOCATION OF THE VARSITY GAMES: The Games will
be held on the last Saturday of April each year. The location for Varsity
Games is Weber High. Team competition may begin as soon as January 1
and conclude before the day Varsity Games is held in April.
VARSITY GAMES OBJECTIVES: The Games are to provide
opportunity for participation and recognition to Varsity Scouts, provide a
High Adventure and Personal Development activity, provide support to the
Varsity Team Captain and Coach to meet the needs of their Varsity Scouts,
foster a feeling of team spirit in each team in the Council, provide activities
for Varsity Scout Team meetings to prepare for Varsity Games, provide
incentive to register and charter, and provide advancement opportunities for
each team member.
REGISTRATION: The Varsity Scout teams must be chartered and each
individual Varsity Scouts must be registered to participate in the Varsity
Games. Besides being chartered, a registration form must be submitted for
the games. Registration will be available on the Trapper Trails Council web
site (Varsity Games Registration). Fees and registration forms must be
received at: Trapper Trails Council, Varsity Scout Games, 1200 East, 5400
South, Ogden, Utah 84403 (801 479-5460) before April 15. (If you mail
your form allow enough time for delivery before April 15.) Registration
after April 15, will be handled at the Games. If you are registering at the
Games allow extra time for delays at registration. Please bring your copy of
the registration receipt issued by the Council to the Games to avoid any delay
or confusion. Varsity Scouts participating in checkers, chess and one on one
basketball must check in at the registration table before 8:30 A.M.
VARSITY GAMES COST: Varsity Scout teams may participate in any of
the Varsity Games for a team fee of $55.00, or $10.00 per Varsity Scout
participating.
INSURANCE: Each Varsity Scout Coach is responsible to see that all
participants have proper accident and hospitalization insurance. The Boys
Scouts of America and assisting personnel are not responsible for accidents.

RULES OF CONDUCT
All Varsity Scouts, leaders, and spectators are required to exhibit good
sportsmanship and live by the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. The decision
of the head official is final. Any individual that is abusive will be asked to
leave the Games without refund. Varsity Scouts participating in the Games
are responsible for supplying their own equipment. Gym shoes are required
on the gym floors. HARD SOLE OR BLACK SOLE SHOES WHICH
COULD DAMAGE THE GYM FLOOR WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Also food or drink is prohibited on the gym floor. Registered competitors
are expected to attend all competition events which they sign in for. Each
scheduled event will take registration for 10 minutes.
PARTICIPATION: Each Varsity Scout may participate only once in each
event. Event registration sheets will be turned in with the winning scores for
each event.
AWARDS FOR THE VARSITY SCOUT GAMES: Varsity Scouts
winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd places in each event will receive awards. Winners of
the first five places in each event will be awarded team points as follows:
1st place 5 points
2nd place 4 points
3rd place 3 points
4th place 2 points
5th place 1 point
Teams with the three highest team totals will receive special awards at the
Awards Ceremony.
TIE-BREAKERS: Should any event result in a tie for any of the first three
places, a run-off tie-breaker will be scheduled. The event official will set the
time for the run-off between 1:00 and 1:30 P.M. so all final results may be in
the judges hands by 1:30 P.M. for the final tabulation.
LUNCH: Lunch will be your own responsibility.
AWARDS CEREMONY: All awards will be presented at the 1:30 awards
ceremony. No awards will be given prior to this time. Unclaimed awards
may be obtained at the Council office.
VISITORS: Parents, families and friends are encouraged to attend
throughout the day to observe the Varsity Scout Games and the Awards
Ceremony. Visitors will not be allowed to participate in the Games. Any
awards presented to individuals will be checked against the official
registration book.
EVENT OFFICIALS: Each event has an Event Official. The Event
Official may change any event rule published in this booklet for their event,
but must make all changes known before the event is started.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULED TIME OF EVENTS

Times listed start at 8:00 A.M. and end at 2:00 P.M.:
8:00
8:30
9:00

9:30
10:00
11:00

12:00
1:00
1:30

Registration / Check-in
General Assembly
Music (Close at 12:00 Noon)
Extemporaneous Art (Close at 12.00 Noon)
General Knowledge
One on One Basketball
Art and Photography Pre-Game Entry Deadline
Cross Country
Checkers
Ping Pong
Shot Put
Chess
Arm Wrestling
100 Meter Dash
200 Meter Dash
Salesmanship
400 Meter Relay
Play-offs
General Awards

Continuous Events (9:30-1:00 P.M.)

Spot Shot Basketball
Frisbee Throw
Frisbee Golf
Standing Long Jump
Running Long Jump
Soccer Obstacle Course
Golf
Football Throw
Baseball Throw
Push-ups
Sit-ups
On- Target
It is necessary to be at the 8:30 A.M. General Assembly to receive event
location. Scheduled events will only take registration for 10 minutes after the
scheduled time.

TEAM EVENTS
Teams are responsible for conducting these events and submitting the scores to the Council
Office (Attn: Program) no later than April 15. The events in the team program are: Bowling,
Trap Shooting, and Rifle Shooting. These events must be conducted after January 1 of the same
year the Varsity Games is being held. The highest five scores from each team can be submitted
and must contain the following information: Team number, full name of Varsity Scout, date of
event, and Varsity Coach, Assistant or Committee member signature that was present during the
event.
BOWLING:
A.
This is an individual event. Teams will conduct this competition on their own and scores
must be submitted by the above date. Bowling league scores cannot be submitted.
B.
All participants will bowl two games consecutively.
C.
All participants or teams will pay for their own games and shoes.
D.
The highest series score will determine the winner. Remember games must be
consecutive. (Add scores together)
E.
A player may roll a practice game to warm-up.
TRAP SHOOTING:
A.
This is an individual event. Teams will conduct this competition on their own and scores
must be submitted by the above date. Club scores cannot be submitted.
B.
All participants should be familiar with the NRA hunter safety rules.
C.
All participants or Teams will furnish their own guns and ammunition and pay for range
fees.
D.
All participants will shoot 25 rounds. Highest score will win.
E.
The trap shooting must be done on established trap range. Ranges available include the
Ogden Gun Club Range, Hill Air Force Base, and the Brigham Lions Gun Club. The
team should contact these ranges individually for shooting arrangements.
F.
Information must also contain location where trap shooting took place.
RIFLE SHOOTING:
A.
This is an individual event. Teams will conduct this competition on their own and scores
must be submitted by the above date.
B.
All participants should be familiar with the NRA hunter safety rules.
C.
All participants or Teams will furnish their own guns and ammunition and pay for range
fees.
D.
All participants will shoot 5 shots from each of three positions-- standing, kneeling, and
prone at a distance of 50 feet. A new target sheet will be used for each position. The
rifle must be held free of propping against other objects. Scopes will not be allowed.
E.
The score will be the total score for all three targets.
F.
Use NRA Official 50 Foot Rifle Target TQ-1/5 that has 5 targets per page. Do not use
pistol or other distance targets. (Attached to this Handbook Page 13)
G.
Information must also contain shooting position and location where rifle shooting took
place.

DISTRICT PLAY-OFF EVENTS

There will be no district play-offs this year. Varsity Scouts wanting to participate in
checkers, chess and/or one on one basketball will need to sign up for those events by 8:30
a.m., at the Varsity Games the last Saturday in April. We will take as many participants as
can fit into our brackets/sign-up sheet at registration first come, first served.
CHECKERS: (Varsity Games event will start at 10:00 A.M.)
1.
The board will be place so that each player has a light square to his right.
2.
Black move first, then players move alternately. A player loses if he cannot play
in turn.
3.
Single men move only forward in dark diagonal, one square at a time. The
capturing move is a jump and may be made in a series in either forward direction.
When able to capture a player must do so.
4.
A man is crowned when he reaches his king row. The king has the same power as
a single man, plus the right to move backwards. Moves in both directions may be
combined in any series of jumps. If a single man reaches king row on a capture, it
must pause on turn to be crowned, then complete the series.
5.
The event official is present to observe only, and to solve any questions. The
players will govern the game and monitor fair play. An illegal move should be
pointed out by the opponent and a correction shall be made without loss of a
piece. A refusal to jump a piece pointed out by the opponent will result in losing
the game if an alternative jump cannot be found.
6.
Any individual not present at the start of this Varsity event will be disqualified
and not allowed to play.
7.
Additional rules will be provided by the event official at the start of this event.
CHESS: (Varsity Games event will start at 11:00 A.M.)
1.
Event official will supply all equipment.
2.
Event official will determine seeding and player schedule.
3.
Competition will be single elimination.
4.
Games will be limited to 30 minutes.
5.
Rules of the United States Chess Federation will govern play.
6.
Any individual not present at the start of this Varsity event will be disqualified
and not allowed to play.
7.
Additional rules will be provided by the event official at the start of this event.
ONE ON ONE BASKETBALL: (Varsity Games event will start at 9:00 A.M.)
1.
District or council event official will determine seeding and player schedule.
2.
A flip of the coin determines which player receives the ball first. The ball is
received at the top of the key.
3.
After a basket, the ball is awarded to the other player at the top of the key.
4.
District or council event official will provide the referee.
5.
A game will consist of 5 minutes. The person with the highest score wins. 3 point
shot rule will be in effect.
6.
The ball must be cleared beyond the foul line, or to a distance of 15 feet on the
sides after an unsuccessful shot, unless the shooter rebounds his own shot. It is
not considered a shot, if the ball does not hit the rim of the basket.
7.
Regular fouls are called and each player is allowed a total of three fouls. Any
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foul beyond three allows the one on one rule to apply. All fouls committed while
shooting will be two shots. Intentional fouls, such as kicking, pushing, tackling,
etc. or fouls committed merely to gain offensive possession of the ball will be
called intentional, the fouled player will get two shots and retain possession of the
ball.
All violations, such as traveling, double dribble, palming and three second lane
violation, are called by the referee. A violation turns the ball over to the other
player who starts at the top of the key. Jump balls are handled on an alternate
basis, with the first tie-up being awarded to the player who lost the flip at the start
of the game.
Unsportsman like conduct may be called on the audience for throwing objects,
interrupting play or abusive language. A player who exhibits unsportsman like
conduct may be called with a technical foul and disqualified for the game.

SCHEDULED EVENTS
These events are scheduled events which will be held at specific times. Varsity Scouts may
participate in these events only at the scheduled times. Each scout will have 10 minutes to
register for the event. Varsity Scouts must choose between concurrent events.
ART: (Entry required at Registration table before 9:30 A.M.)
A.
entries must be submitted at registration on the day of the Varsity Games. There will be a
collection point near the registration area.
B.
Each participant is limited to two entries in each category. However, each participant can
only win a single medal or ribbon in each category.
C.
The categories are: (1) Oils, Water Color, and Acrylics, (2) Pen and ink, pencil, or
charcoal, (3) Wood carving, Sculpture, Leather, Pottery, or Ceramics, and (4) Native
American art.
D.
Art project must have been completed in the last two years and can not have won at a
previous Varsity Games.
E.
Art must be an original creation. You should not copy a work that has been done by
some other artist.
F.
Entries will be judged on originality and what the artist was trying to portray and design.
PHOTOGRAPHY: (Entry required at Registration table before 9:30 A.M.)
A.
Entries must be submitted at registration on the day of the Varsity games. There will be a
collection point near the registration area.
B.
Photos may be black and white or color.
C.
Photos must be at least 3 x 5. (Winners may need to enlarge their entries if they use them
to enter other scouting photo contests.)
D.
Participants may submit photos for further consideration in the National B.S.A. Photo
Scholarship Program.
MUSIC: (9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon)
A.
Music will have three categories singing, piano and instrumental. Each category will
have medals and ribbons.
B.
The participant will sing and/or play a musical instrument to a song of their choice. A
singer will be allowed to bring a piano player to accompany them.
C.
Each participant will be judged on good technique, phasing, tone, dynamics, and rhythm.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: (9:00 A.M.)
A
A standard general knowledge test will be used.
B.
The highest score on the test will he the winner.
C.
The test will be timed with 90 minute time limit.
D.
There will be complete silence during the test. No observers.
E.
Calculators (furnished by participants) may he used, if desired.
ONE ON ONE BASKETBALL: (9:00 A.M. See District Events for details)
CROSS COUNTRY: (9:30 A.M.)
A.
There is no limit on the number of participants per team.
B.
The fastest scout wins.
C.
Shoes, shirts and trunks must be worn.
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CHECKERS: (10:00 A.M. See District Events for details)

SHOT PUT: (10:00 A.M.)
A.
A shot weight will be eight pounds.
B.
The best distance of three shots determines the final score.
C.
Scratch counts as a throw of zero distance.
CHESS: (11:00 A.M. See District Events for details)
100 METER DASH: (11:00 A.M.)
A.
Races will be run in heats. The fastest runners will compete in the finals.
B.
Times will be kept to determine the fastest runners. The fastest time will win.
C.
The finals will be held after all participants have had a chance to run in a preliminary
heat.
ARM WRESTLING: (11:00 A.M.)
A.
Participants must sign up prior to participation in the event and draw a number as to their
position in the competition. Once the numbers have been drawn for this event, no further
participants will be allowed to participate.
B.
Participants will wrestle sitting across from each other at a table.
C.
Wrestling arms cannot leave the table. A 36" rectangle will be made on the table and one
arm must remain within this rectangle. The other arm can be anywhere except in the box.
D.
Participants must win two of three to win the match. The judges decision stands in the
case of a draw.
E.
Arm wrestling will be conducted in five weight classes as follows. (1) Less than 130 lbs.,
(2) 130-150 lbs., (3) Over 150 lbs.
200 METER DASH: (12:00 Noon)
A.
Races will be run in heats. The fastest runners will compete in the finals.
B.
Times will be kept to determine the fastest runners. The fastest time will win.
C.
The finals will be held after all participants have had a chance to run in a preliminary
heat.
SALESMANSHIP: (12:00 Noon)
A.
Make a sales presentation of a product of reasonable value. The item chosen is an Indian
blanket.
B.
Each participant will be limited to five minutes.
C.
Participants will be judged on the sales presentation, clarity of expression and ability to
sell the product.
400 METER RELAY: (1:00 P.M.)
A.
Each Team will have four Varsity Scouts participating in the relay.
B.
Each Varsity Scout will run 100 meters carrying a baton.
C.
The relay will be run in heats and will be timed. The fastest time will be the winner.
D.
Teams may not recruit for the 400 meter relay outside their own Varsity Scout team or
sponsoring organization boundaries.

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CONTINUOUS EVENTS
These events will run continuously per event schedule. Boys may participate in any or all of
these events during the scheduled time. A Varsity Scout may compete only once in each event
unless the event official allows a retry.
FOOTBALL THROW: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
Participants will have two throws. The best of the two throws will be his final score.
B.
Points will be given for accuracy and distance.
C.
Points will be added for distance from the scratch line and points subtracted for distance
to right or left of accuracy line.
D.
Footballs will be furnished by the event official.
FRISBEE THROW: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
Each participant will have three throws to get the Frisbee through the football goal posts.
The starting point will be the 10 yard line.
B.
After getting a Frisbee through the goal post, participant will move back 10 yards and
will have three additional throws.
C.
The greatest distance will be the winner. Event official will determine the tie breaker.
D.
Frisbees will be furnished by the event officials.
FRISBEE GOLF: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
The event official will determine the rules.
PUSH-UPS: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
Participants must keep legs straight, palms flat, and arms must be straight when each
push-up begins. The nose, chest or stomach must come in contact with the ground or
floor. The event official will determine the validity of each push-up and when participant
has completed his turn (the event official will set the time limit).
B.
The participant doing the most push-ups will be the winner.
SIT-UPS: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
Participants must start out on back. Hands are clasped together and placed at the back of
the neck. Knees are bent with feet on the ground. The sit-up will consist of raising up
and touching the opposite knee with an elbow. The event official will determine the
validity of each sit-up and when participant has completed his turn (the event official will
set the time limit).
B.
The participant doing the most sit-ups will be the winner.
RUNNING LONG JUMP: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
The longest jump wins.
B.
Each participant will have two warm-up jumps.
C.
Each participant will have three official jumps. Scratches count as a jump of zero
distance. The longest of the three jumps will be scored.
D.
The distance will be from the scratch line to the point of closest body contact.

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SOCCER OBSTACLE COURSE: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)

A.
The fastest time wins.
B.
The event official will provide the ball and obstacles. Missing an obstacle disqualifies
the run.
GOLF: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
The event official will determine the rules.
SPOT SHOT BASKETBALL: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
Each participant will be given a single one minute timing to make as many shots from 5
pre-set spots on the floor as possible. Two free throws will count and bonus points will
be given if the Varsity Scout attempts at least one shot from each of the 5 spots. The
number of points per basket will be determined by the event official.
B.
Participants will be scored on the total of the points for baskets made and bonus points.
The highest score will be the winner.
STANDING LONG JUMP: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
The longest jump wins.
B.
Each participant will have two warm-up jumps.
C.
Each participant will have three official jumps. Scratches count as a jump of zero
distance. The longest of the three jumps will be scored.
EXTEMPORANEOUS ART: (Continuous 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon)
A.
Participants must complete the art work on site.
B.
The event official will provide still-life objects to be drawn or sketched.
C.
Each participant may submit only one finished product for competition.
D.
Event official will provide pencils, pens, or chalk and paper.
E.
Drawings and sketches will be judged on neatness, accuracy of objects and proper use of
medium used.
BASEBALL THROW: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
Each participant will have five throws. The fastest time wins.
ON - TARGET: (Continuous 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.)
A.
Participation points count for team

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Varsity Games
Weber High School

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration Form Please complete the information and return by April 15.

Acct. # 1-6801-353-20

Varsity Scout Team # _______ Chartered Organization ________________________ District ______________________

Varsity Coach Name: _______________________ Phone # _____________________ E-mail: ______________________
(Check one): _____ $55 for Team, OR _____ $10 for each Scout.

Amount submitted with application: $________

_____ Check (payable to Boy Scouts of America)

OR _____ Credit Card.

___ Visa

Card #: ______________________________ Exp Date: ______

___ MC

___ DIS

___ AmEx

Authorizing Signature: _____________________________________

List Varsity Scouts attending event:

Name
Birthday
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___________________ Yes/No _________
(Is Scout Registered to this team? Circle one.)

Name
Birthday
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Mail to: Trapper Trails Council, 1200 East 5400 South, Ogden, UT 84403
Fax to: 801-479-1563
Or Register on line and bring this roster with you to the Games. (Varsity page.)

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