AMENDMENT: expanded May 2005 to clarify rule; amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme.
Prior to every activity the Leader must ensure that:
it has been approved by the relevant District/County Commissioner;
if necessary, they - or another member of the party holds a permit in accordance with the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme (see Rule 9.7);
it is the leader holding the permit who takes all decisions for the duration of the activity;
there is additional, responsible supervision as required (including for those in the locality of the activity but not actively involved, see Rules 3.7-3.8);
a Home Contact is appointed (see Rule 9.3);
it is appropriate to the age and abilities of all participants;
each participant has received appropriate training;
each participant is suitably equipped (for all extremes/conditions anticipated);
An appropriate weather forecast obtained and acted upon in terms selecting the area in which the activity will operate and that each participant suitably equipped to tackle predicted/possible extremes;
all equipment is appropriate for the activity;
any other requirements of The Scout Association, including Child Protection and Safety, have been complied with;
any legal requirements for the activity have been complied with.
