Area 6 2017 SPRING ICE BREAKER * APRIL 21-22-23 Camp Chief Little Turtle 2282 W 500 S, Pleasant Lake IN 46779

Hosted by Anthony Wayne Area Council Sea Scouts Open to Sea Scouts, Venturers, older Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H Mariners, and American Heritage Girls (14 yrs & older)

10% Discount Available For Camping! Check in begins at 4 PM April 21 at the dining hall.

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Welcome to the 2017 Spring Icebreaker, Scouting’s Founder, Sir Robert Baden Powell wrote: ”The training of Boy Scouts is done mainly by means of games, practices and competitions…” It is this concept that guides the selection and implementation of the competitive events for the 2017 Spring Ice Breaker. It is our hope that, in preparing for participation in this year’s Icebreaker, Skippers, Crew Leaders and Scoutmasters will seize upon the opportunity to teach new skills to the young people in their unit, or to enhance skills already possessed. As these skills are mastered and demonstrated by individual Scouts, specific requirements for Rank Advancement or Merit Badges may be met, and certified by the unit leader. In this way, the organizers of this year’s Spring Icebreaker hope to provide a tool for units to improve their advancement record, and an avenue for individual Scouts to increase their knowledge and skill. In the descriptions of the year’s Icebreaker competitions, you will find references to specific Rank or Merit Badge requirements addressed by this event. While participation in any particular event does not necessarily qualify a scout as meeting that requirement, leaders may assess for themselves if those requirements were met, either in competition, or in practice and preparation for the event. Thank you for joining us at this year’s Spring Icebreaker! Area 6 Officers and Committee

THE SEA PROMISE As a SEA SCOUT I promise to do my best: 1. 2. 3. 4.

To guard against water accidents. To know the location and proper use of the life saving devices on every boat I board. To be prepared to render aid to those in need To seek to preserve the motto of the sea; Women and Children First

Directions to Anthony Wayne Reservation 2282 W 500 S Pleasant Lake In 46779 From the North • • • • •

Indiana Toll Road, Exit I-69 South I-69 South to Exit #348 US 20 East to Angola Turn South (right) at Traffic Circle (S. Wayne Street) to Pleasant Lake Turn West (right) on Main Street. Go throug town of Pleasant Lake to camp entrance.

From the South • • • •

I-69 North to Exit #340 Indiana 4 West into Ashley Turn North (right on Grand Avenue (Co. Rd 400W) to Co. Rd 500 South Turn East (right) on Co. Rd 500 South to camp entrance

Events

International Code Flags: Decode a message presented with International Code Flags. Draw a series of International Code Flags to respond to the message. (Reference: Quartermaster 5c)

Marlinspike Seamanship #1 Team of 2 One team member ties an eye splice in the end of a rope while the second team member ties a short splice. Each strand must be tucked a minimum of 3 times (Timed Event ( (30 second penalty for each mistake) (Reference: Able requirement 6A).

Marlinspike Seamanship #2 Team of 2 2 team members stand on opposite sides of a simulated gap between boat and dock. In each of 4 stations a line is coiled, then heaved across the gap, then secured on each side. Each of the 4 stations will contain a different apparatus for securing the line…Cleat, Ring, Bitts and Piling. The following hitches must be used at least once on each side of the gap: Bowline, Midshipman’s (Taughtline) Hitch, Clove Hitch and Cleat Hitch. (Timed Event) (Reference: Apprentice requirement 6 & 7, Tenderfoot 3C, First Class 3B & 8A, Pioneering MB 2A & 2B).

Swim Relay: 4 member team. Freestyle (any stroke) Timed event. 20 Second penalty for swimmer swimming multiple legs. (Reference: Apprentice requirement 4). Swim Race…Crawl: Timed Event. 20 Second penalty for lane violation. (Reference: Apprentice requirement 4, Swimming MB requirement 3). Swim Race…Backstroke: Timed Event. 20 Second penalty for lane violation. (Reference: Apprentice requirement 4, Swimming MB requirement 3). Swim Race…Inner Tube Backstroke: Timed Event. 20 Second penalty for lane violation. Kayak Race: 4 member team. Each team member makes 1 lap of pool. Timed Event. Must finish IN the kayak. (Reference: Able requirement 12, Swimming MB requirement 3).

SCUBA – “Discover Scuba” – No certification or rank advancement requirement will be completed here, but you may discover a whole new interest field. ($10 additional fee to cover equipment costs). Cold Water Rescue: 3 Member Team. 1 team member dons Gumby Suit, swims to “Victim”, returns to shore. Different Team member administers aid to victim while other team member assists rescuer. Timed/Technique judging. (Reference: Able requirement, Second Class requirement 8C, Lifesaving MB requirement 1 & 9). GPS Challenge: Team of 4 (Reference: Able elective 10 E). Row Boat Race: 2 member team. Race around bouys. Timed Event. (Reference: Ordinary requirement 7, Rowing MB requirement 4). River Chanel Piloting Course: 3 member team. Test your knowledge of river navigation and inland lake navigational aids. Scored on recognition and response to marked and unmarked hazards. (Reference: Able requirement 9). Other Events • • •

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Ring Bouy Rescue (Reference: Second Class requirement 8C, First Class requirement 9C, Lifesaving MB 1 & 4). Scout Lifeguard Tug-o-War Unit Burgee Contest – Unit History Theme - Your unit will need to decorate a unit flag/burgee (no bigger than 11.5” tall & 22.5” wide) using the theme “Unit History” before you arrive. Skipper’s Challenge (Surprise event – Be Prepared)

Shooting Sports Competition – Plans are still being finalized for this event, but it will include live fire sessions for up to four youth members of each unit. This is a competition event, so only four unit members will shoot.

Suggested Equipment List

Tents and unit equipment for camping units. Meals provided. Swimsuit (1 piece style for females) Towel Sleeping bag or bed roll Pillow

Personal Care items Lightweight work gloves Your unit’s dress uniform. Class “B” or appropriate apparel. Please remember…you will get dirty!

Tent Camping is available at the Icebreaker A discount is available for those units who choose to bring their own tents to camp. Tent or lodge camping only, no RV’s. Follow BSA standards on Male/Female and Youth/Adult camping.

Annual Health and Medical Record (Registro Médico y de Salud Anual) Each youth and adult participant in the Spring Icebreaker will need to complete the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. Please use the link at the top of this page for both sets of forms. Please complete Parts A and B and bring with you to the Icebreaker. Please do not forward your Health forms to the council office. Carry your forms with you to the event.

Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training: SSALBT will be offered for Adult Leaders on Saturday at the Spring Icebreaker.

Other Events hosted by Anthony Wayne Area Council

Annual Makahiki August 4 - 6, 2017 in Warsaw, Indiana Since 1967, Venturers, Explorers, Sea Scouts, Mariners and Senior Girl Scouts have gathered each August for the annual MAKAHIKI. Boy Scouts, minimum age 14, may also attend. MAKAHIKI is a weekend full of competition, fun and friendship. Held on the shores of the glacial lakes of Northern Indiana, MAKAHIKI features Swimming, Canoeing, Row Boating and other fun water related activities. Land based events include Marlinspike Seamanship, Drilling and Maneuvering, Tug-o-War and a new twist on Beach Volleyball. Keeping with the Hawaiian theme, a Luau and Hawaiian Dress competition are also a part of the Weekend. The Friday night “Talent Show” goes beyond the normal campfire skit to showcase the creativity, talent and showmanship of today’s youth. Scouts come from as far away as Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and even St Louis Missouri to attend MAKAHIKI. See MAKAHIKI under the Council Activities section of the council website at www.awac.org or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

2017 SPRING ICE BREAKER * APRIL 21-22-23 Unit Registration Form – to be completed AND submitted by Unit Leader Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-spring-ice-breaker-tickets-33052120783 or submit form and payment to the council office at 8315 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, email to [email protected] or fax to 260-436-1824 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Unit # _______ Type of Unit _________ District __________ Council _______________ UNIT LEADER CONTACT INFORMATION: ALL information is REQUIRED for registration. Name ______________________________________________ Position in Unit ____________ Address _______________________ City_________________ ST _______ Zip ______________ Primary Phone ________________________ Primary Email _____________________________ Please select LODGE or TENT CAMPING housing.

Register Before April 1, 2017

Register AFTER April 1, 2017

# of Youth attending _____

x $ 40 = ________

x $ 50 = _________

# of Adults attending _____

x $ 40 = ________

x $ 50 = _________

$ ________

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Lodge Housing

(12 midnight)

TOTAL OR Tent Camping # of Youth attending _____

x $ 35= __________

x $ 45=__________

# of Adults attending _____

x $ 35= __________

x $ 45=__________

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TOTAL

NOTE: Registration fees are transferable to another Scout but are NOT refundable.

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UNIT ROSTER - 2017 SPRING ICE BREAKER * APRIL 21-22-23 Please include roster with UNIT Registration NAME - SCOUT

Age

Rank

NAME – ADULT

Position