Leading Sportsmanship at the Regatta

Before the meeting:

1. Contact other den leaders to set up a time for the patrol to teach the younger den cheers, yells, and songs about the upcoming race. Attending a pack committee meeting might be an excellent time to make contact with a den leader.
2. Confirm the den meeting date, time, and location.
3. Familiarize yourself with songs about the Raingutter Regatta™ found in the Cub Scout Song Book on Soundcloud.
4. Print a copy of the Den Yell and be prepared to teach it to the Arrow of Light Scouts.
5. A few days before visiting the younger den, remind Cub Scouts, parents, and legal guardians of the meeting date, time, and location.

During the meeting:

1. Gather Arrow of Light Cub Scouts and review what being a good sport means and how they can be a good sport during their upcoming race. Things to keep in mind:
   • Follow the rules
   • Always do your best
   • Encourage others
   • Respect the judges
   • End with a handshake
2. Share that they will be teaching younger Cub Scouts about good sportsmanship. Ask Arrow of Light Cub Scouts to think of some examples of how they’ve shown good sportsmanship in an activity or competition.
3. Lead Arrow of Light Scouts in singing the Raingutter Regatta™ songs and the den yell. Explain that singing and yelling are ways to allow everyone to participate and cheer for others.
4. Gather Arrow of Light Scouts with selected Cub Scout den. Have Arrow of Light Scouts lead the Cub Scouts in singing Raingutter Regatta™ songs. Explain that singing songs is a great way to show good sportsmanship. Have Arrow of Light Scouts lead the Cub Scouts in the den yell.

On race day:

1. Ask that Arrow of Light Scouts spend some time with the den during the Raingutter Regatta™ and set an example of good sportsmanship. They should lead the den in singing the Raingutter Regatta™ songs and the den yell.

After the event:

1. Gather the Cub Scouts together and conduct a “Start, Stop, Continue” exercise.
   You can gather this by having everyone name one item to start, one to stop, and one to continue, or you can lead a group discussion. This works best when the list is written in a place everyone can see.