Rule 9.2 Preparations
a. 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;
• An appropriate weather forecast is obtained and acted upon in terms of selecting the area in which the activity will operate and that each participant is 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.