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Adult groups undertaking activities

9a.8.1.1 Exceptions for adult groups 
Members over the age of 18 participating in activities must follow the rules laid out in POR Chapters 9a and 9b, with the exception of:

  1. POR 9a.7 (Adventurous activities permit scheme) 
  2. POR 9b.3.1 (Target Sports : Archery) 
  3. POR 9b.3.2 (Target Sports : Fencing) 
  4. POR 9b.4.9  (Land based activities : Hill walking safety) 
  5. POR 9b.4.13.2, 9b.4.13.3 (within POR 9b.4.13 Land based activities : Snowsports)

9a.8.1.2 Enabling the exceptions from POR 9a.8.1.1
When members over the age of 18 undertake activities covered by the rules listed in POR 9a.8.1.1, they may choose an appropriate management system for these activities,

In these cases, members may choose to follow existing systems such as the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme or may put in place other controls.  

9a.8.1.3 Mixed-age or additional needs activity groups 
All rules in POR Chapter 9a apply, including POR 9a.7 Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme if any participant in the activity group is:

  1. under the age of 18 
  2. an adult with additional needs, disabilities or life-limiting conditions requiring additional support to access Scouts 

9a.8.1.4 Prohibited activities apply to all ages 
Any activity that is banned (POR 9a.1.2.4) applies to all age groups.

9a.8.1.5 There must be a Leader in charge 
Each activity must have someone designated as Leader in Charge. This is not a role but a set of tasks someone must ensure are undertaken. There are full details on the leader in charge.

9a.8.1.6 Risk Awareness and Participant Consent 
Each participant must: 

  1. understand and accept the risks involved in the activity 
  2. be aware of the control measure in place to manage these risks 

This may be achieved through: 

  1. sharing of risk assessments 
  2. briefings.   

The Leader in Charge must be satisfied that everyone understands this before the activity begins.  

9a.8.1.7 Further guidance 
Further guidance on the management of activities for groups over the age of 18 may be found in Adult Groups in Activities (FS120087).