# Skating Merit Badge Requirements - Eagle-required: No - Category: Sports - Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating/ - Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Skating.pdf - Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29 - Overview: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/skating/index.md - Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/skating/guide/index.md Learn ice skating, roller skating, in-line skating, or skateboarding skills including safety, equipment care, and advanced techniques to earn this merit badge. ## Requirements - **1** *Safety & First Aid* (Do all) Do the following: - **1.a** Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards associated with skating and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. - **1.b** Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while skating, including hypothermia, frostbite, lacerations, abrasions, fractures, sprains and strains, concussions, blisters, heat-related reactions, and shock. - **2** *Pick Your Option* (Choose 1) Working under the supervision of an experienced adult, do ONE of the following options. - **2.a** *Ice Skating Overview* (Do all) Option A—Ice Skating. Do ALL of the following: - **2.a.1** *Ice Safety & Courtesy* Explain the general safety and courtesy guidelines for ice skating. - **2.a.2** *Outdoor Ice & Ice Rescue* Discuss preparations that must be taken when skating outdoors on natural ice. Explain how to make an ice rescue. - **2.a.3** *Parts of Ice Skates* Discuss the parts and functions of the different types of ice skates. - **2.a.4** *Carrying Skates* Describe the proper way to carry ice skates at the rink and for travel. - **2.a.5** *Storing Skates* Describe how to store ice skates for long periods of time, such as seasonal storage. - **2.a.6** *Forward Skating & Stop* Skate forward at least 40 feet and come to a complete stop. Use either a two-foot snowplow stop or a one-foot snowplow stop. - **2.a.7** *Forward Glide* After skating forward, glide forward on two feet, then on one foot, first right and then left. - **2.a.8** *T-Position Stroking* Starting from a T position, stroke forward around the test area, avoiding the use of toe picks if wearing figure skates. - **2.a.9** *Backward Glide* Glide backward on two feet for at least two times the skater's height. - **2.a.10** *Backward Skating* Skate backward for at least 20 feet on two skates. - **2.a.11** *180° Turn Around Cone* After gaining forward speed, glide forward on two feet, making a turn of 180 degrees around a cone, first to the right and then to the left. - **2.a.12** *Forward Crossovers* Perform forward crossovers in a figure-eight pattern. - **2.a.13** *Ice Race Safety* Explain to your counselor the safety considerations for participating in an ice-skating race. - **2.a.14** *Hockey Stop* Perform a hockey stop. - **2.b** *Roller Skating Overview* (Do all) Option B—Roller Skating. Do ALL of the following: - **2.b.1** *Roller Safety & Etiquette* Explain the general safety rules and etiquette guidelines for roller skating. - **2.b.2** *Parts of a Roller Skate* Discuss the parts and functions of a roller skate and their functions. - **2.b.3** *Roller Skate Care* Describe five essential steps to good roller skate care. - **2.b.4** *Forward Skating & Stop* Skate forward with smooth, linked strokes on two feet for at least 100 feet in both directions around the rink and demonstrate proper techniques for stopping. - **2.b.5** *One-Foot Glide* Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate, then on the other skate. - **2.b.6** *Forward Crossover* Perform a forward crossover. - **2.b.7** *Backward Skating* Skate backward for at least 40 feet on two skates, then for at least 15 feet on one skate. - **2.b.8** *Forward Slalom* Skate forward in a slalom pattern for at least 40 feet on two skates, then for at least 20 feet on one skate. - **2.b.9** *Backward Slalom* Skate backward in a slalom pattern for at least 15 feet on two skates. - **2.b.10** Shuttle skate once around the rink, bending twice along the way, without stopping. - **2.b.11** *Spins or Hop-Skip-Jump* Perform a series of two consecutive spins on skates, OR hop, skip, and jump on skates for at least 10 feet. - **2.b.12** *Stepover* Perform a stepover. - **2.b.13** *Dribble or Hockey Ball* While skating, dribble a basketball at least 40 feet, then back to your starting position, OR push a hockey ball with a stick at least 40 feet, then back to your starting position. - **2.c** *In-Line Skating Overview* (Do all) Option C—In-Line Skating. Do ALL of the following: - **2.c.1** *In-Line Safety & Courtesy* Explain the general safety rules and courtesy guidelines for in-line skating. - **2.c.2** *Parts of In-Line Skates* Describe the parts of an in-line skate and their functions. - **2.c.3** *Required Safety Gear* Describe the required and recommended safety equipment for in-line skating. - **2.c.4** *In-Line Skate Care* Explain four essential steps to good in-line skate care. - **2.c.5** *Forward Skating* Skate forward with smooth, linked strokes on two feet for at least 100 feet. - **2.c.6** *One-Foot Glide* Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate, then on the other skate. - **2.c.7** *Heel Brake Stop* Stop on command on flat pavement using the heel brake. - **2.c.8** *Forward Crossover* Perform a forward crossover. - **2.c.9** *Forward Swizzles* Perform a series of forward, linked swizzles for at least 40 feet. - **2.c.10** *Backward Swizzles* Skate backward for at least 40 feet in a series of linked, backward swizzles. - **2.c.11** *Lunge Turn* From a strong pace, perform a lunge turn around an object predetermined by your counselor. - **2.c.12** *Mohawk* Perform a mohawk. - **2.c.13** *One-Foot Downhill Slalom* Perform a series of at least four one-footed downhill slaloms on pavement with a gentle slope. - **2.c.14** *Passing from Behind* Describe how to pass a pedestrian or another skater from behind. - **2.c.15** *Avoiding Obstacles* Describe at least three ways to avoid an unforeseen obstacle while skating. - **2.c.16** *Curb Techniques* Describe two ways to get on and off a curb, and demonstrate at least one of these methods. - **2.d** *Skateboarding Overview* (Do all) Option D—Skateboarding. Do ALL of the following: - **2.d.1** Explain the history and evolution of skateboarding. - **2.d.2** Describe the benefits of skateboarding (physical fitness, balance, coordination, perseverance, and creativity) - **2.d.3** Explain the safety rules and courtesy guidelines for skateboarding, including right-of-way and communication signals and warnings. - **2.d.4** Explain the protective gear needed to skate safely, including helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards, and show how to wear them correctly. - **2.d.5** Describe the two main styles of skateboarding (street and vert), and describe common skatepark features (ramps, manual pad, rails, spine, etc.). - **2.d.6** Explain skateboard anatomy (deck, trucks, wheels, hardware, etc.). - **2.d.7** Build a board by assembling all pieces (deck, wheels, trucks, hardware, and grip tape) in the proper order. - **2.d.8** Explain skateboard maintenance (cleaning, adjusting bolts, and replacing parts). - **2.d.9** Explain the difference between regular and goofy stance, and demonstrate your preferred stance. - **2.d.10** Demonstrate how to push, cruise, and carve on flat ground. - **2.d.11** Show at least two braking and stopping techniques. - **2.d.12** Do a basic ollie and at least one variation. - **2.d.13** Show how to drop-in from coping. - **2.d.14** (Choose 3) Demonstrate THREE skateboarding tricks from the following types: - **2.d.14.a** Flat ground tricks - **2.d.14.b** Flip and shove-it tricks - **2.d.14.c** Grind and slide tricks - **2.d.14.d** Air and grab tricks - **2.d.14.e** Footplant tricks.