A to Z OF ACTIVITIES

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1 GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA - NOVA SCOTIA COUNCIL A to Z OF ACTIVITIES A resource designed to assist you with your Safe Guide 2017 risk identification and risk management as you plan with your girls. Questions / Comments / Additions Please contact SGAdviser@girlguides.ns.ca

2 Table of Contents Page 3 Archery, Bus, Canoeing, Car/Van Rental Page 4 Car/Van Personal Vehicle, Caving, Cycling, Dogsledding, Family BBQ/Weiner Roast Page 5 Fencing, Hay Rides, High Ropes Course, Horseback Riding, Hot Tub, Kayaking (TPSP) Page 8 Sleepover Museum, Snow Shoeing, Snow Tubing, Stand Up Paddleboards, Trampoline, Voyageur Canoes Page 9 Walk / Hike, White-water Rafting, Zip Line Page 6 Kayaking (GGC led), Laser Tag, Low Ropes, Parade Floats, Power Tools, River Tubing, Rock Climbing Indoor Page 7 Rock Climbing Outdoor, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Sledding/Tobogganing, Sleepover Page 2

3 Archery specialized equipment, SG.7 At least 14 days before the Activity at the discretion of the facilitator Archery facilitator mush have relevant skills and experience for the activity so they can determine if the activity is age appropriate. In addition, to lead the activity their experience must be equal to or higher than what is required for the activity. Bus Chartering from a bus company with company employee driving Permission given upon registration All branches Bus supervision ratio is on page 25 which only applies while the group is on the bus. Inform parents and DC, SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors. Bus Using a bus from Community Association/church with GGC Member driving transport arranged by Unit At least 14 days before the Activity All branches GGC does not cover vehicle insurance. RG to ensure the vehicle owner has adequate insurance and driver has appropriate driving license. Canoeing (near shore) using TPSP boating TPSP, SG.5, SG.7 see ratio page 114 A copy of Certificate of Insurance must be provided from the TPSP and kept on file at the Unit (see conditional Activities Appendix B) Canoeing (near shore) GGC Led / Managed, WA.1 see ratio page 119 Car / Van renting vehicle to drive girls All participants need boating swim test or swim test in Imis see requirements for activity facilitators and maximum number of participants on the water at one time. arranged by Unit The maximum third party liability limit must always be purchased. Please note insurance available through credit cards does not include liability insurance. The GGC insurance policy does not provide coverage for rental vehicles. Page 3

4 Car / Van using supervisor s own vehicle Caving arranged by Unit Cycling on cycle path or in community GGC does not carry automobile insurance for the owner of a personal vehicle, even if used during a sanctioned event. The registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for maintaining adequate automobile insurance. Any physical damage to the vehicle, or liability resulting from its use during participation in or travel to and from a sanctioned activity is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. Red adventure activity, SG.5, SG.5, (SG.7 if required) Age determined by the TPSP Use the Third Party Service Provider Activity Guide Activity Specific Procedures on page 74 to assess whether an SG.7 needs to be completed. Bicycle helmets supplied by the parents must be worn. Notify parents and DC and SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors. Cycling mountain biking Dogsledding Red adventure activity, SG.5, SG.5 (SG.7 if required) At least 21 days before activity All branches at the discretion of the TPSP Bicycle helmet provided by the parent must be worn. Use the Third Party Service Provider Activity Guide Activity Specific Procedures on page 74 to Assess whether an SG.7 needs to be completed. - TPSP Use the Third Party Service Provider Activity Guide Activity Specific Procedures on page 73 to Assess whether an SG.7 needs to be completed. Family BBQ / Weiner Roast adults only cooking SG.4 to be shared with all adults Family BBQ / Weiner Roast girls cooking All adults attending must be listed on the SG.3, SG.2 and H.1 required for all minors Page 4

5 Fencing Hay Rides Use Third Party Service Provider Guide Activity Specific Procedures on Pg 74 to determine whether an SG.7 is needed Notify parents and commissioner of activity, SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors. Use Third Party Service Provider Guide Activity Specific Procedures on Pg 73 to determine whether an SG.7 is needed High Ropes Course (requiring harness & helmet) Red Adventurous Activity Horseback Riding SG.1, Sg.3, SG.4, SG.5 (SG.7 if required) at the discretion of the TPSP Use Third Party Service Provider Guide Activity Specific Procedures on Pg 74 to determine whether an SG.7 is needed, SG.5 Hot Tub at local pool with lifeguards, SG.5 (SG.7 if required). at the discretion of the TPSP Use Third Party Service Provider Guide Activity Specific Procedures on Pg 74 to determine whether an SG.7 is needed Hot Tub at private home or hotel Guide and up - at the discretion of the Facility Recommended for Guides and up Follow guidelines on page 98 Kayaking (near shore) using TPSP * Boating TPSP, SG.5, SG.7 see ration page 119 A copy of Certificate of Insurance must be provided from the TPSP and kept on file in the Unit (see conditional activities appendix B) Page 5

6 Kayaking (near shore) GGC Led / Managed, WA.1 see ratios page 118 All participants need boating swim test or swimming test in imis see requirements for activity facilitators and maximum number of participants on water at one time Power Tools Ensure the owner of the vehicle has adequate insurance and driver is licensed specialized equipment at the discretion of the facilitator Laser Tag All branches at the discretion of the facility Notify parents and commissioner, SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors River Tubing Red, WA.1 Pathfinders and up See Guidelines for Tubing on page 103 Low Ropes (not requiring harness & helmet) Parade Floats specialized equipment Rock Climbing - Indoor specialized equipment at the discretion of the TPSP Use the Third Party Service Provider Activity Guide Activity Specific Procedures on Page 74 to determine if an SG.7 is required. Page 6

7 Rock Climbing Natural Rock Face, SG.5 Scuba Diving In a Pool Skiing Cross Country Red Conditional and Adventure Activity, SG.5, SG.7 Minimum age is 10 years old at the time of the activity See Conditions on page 159. A copy of Certificate of Insurance must be provided from the TPSP and kept on file in the Unit. conditional activity, SG.5, SG.5, SG.7, WA.1 Pathfinders and up The facilitator must show proof of certification as a Scuba Diving Instructor from the National Asssoc. Of Underwater Instructors, Canada (or its equivalent). Must be managed by TPSP. Not permitted in Open Water. may change on distance from EMS, notify parents and commissioner, SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors Skiing / Snowboarding - Downhill conditional activity Sledding / Tobogganing Sleepover Community Hall Sleepover Mother / Daughter, SG.5, SG.5 All branches Helmets recommended. Must take place at a reputable commercial ski hill. Must go down the hill feet first. See Activity guide on page 70 for Best Practices, SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors No Home Contact needed if in the Community If there are a significant number of girls without an accompanying female adult, this is considered a regular sleepover where all the supervisors must be in imis with a current PRC Page 7

8 Sleepover Museum, Zoo, etc Snow Shoeing An SG.7 is not usually needed for this type of sleepover. may change depending on the distance from EMS, notify parents and commissioner. SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors. Snow Tubing at a Facility that Provides Tubes specialized equipment Stand Up Paddleboards near shore with TPSP, SG.5, SG.5, SG.7 Guides and up All participants must have the boating swim test in imis Stand Up Paddleboards near shore GGC managed Trampoline Voyageur Canoes - TPSP, WA.1 also qualifications of Activity Facilitator Guides and up All participants must have the boating swim test in imis specialized equipment All brances Use the Third Party Service Provider Activity Guide Activity Specific Procedures on page 74 to assess whether an SG.7 needs to be completed TPSP Boating, SG.5, SG.5, SG.7 All branches see page 113 for supervision ratios A copy of the Certificate of Insurance must be provided from the TPSP and kept on file in the unit. Page 8

9 Walk / Hike from meeting place White Water Rafting - TPSP Reminder notice posted on door of meeting place in case parent is late dropping off girl, SG.4 to be shared with all supervisors. Red conditional and adventure activity, SG.5, SG.5, SG.7 Pathfinders and up Zip Line land based requiring helmet and harness Red adventure activity, SG.5, SG.5 (SG.7 if required) All branches at the discretion of the TPSP/facilitator Use the Third Party Service Provider Activity Guie Activity Specific Procedures on page 74 to assess whether an SG.7 need to be completed Page 9