Wednesday 17th 7pm meet at the hall. This week we are ice blocking. Remember your ice block will take three days to freeze solid so you will need to prepare one early.
A cardboard box with a plastic bag liner makes a good mould.
We will walk in patrols to Coopers Reserve from the hall, (don`t worry your ice blocks will be delivered you won't have to carry them)
No uniform - wear long pants a long sleeve top and a helmet. Bring your scarf.
Pickup will be from the hall at 9pm parents do come in for final parade as there will be some announcements.
Remember to do this activity you must have a helmet, long pants and sleeves.
David and Tjon will be away. Steve thanks for helping out , I will also need one more parent helper for the night.
Jon 0419 550 788
Ice Blocking is like tobogganing, but done on a (steep) grassy slope during warmer months. It involves pulling an icy sled (over-sized ice block) to the top of a grassy hill, and sliding down it sitting on an old towel..
Fantastic Fun for Scouts of all ages!
Ingredients:
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Size
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The ice block needs to have a surface area of (at least) an A2 Document (40cm x 60cm) and a depth of 30cm (min). These dimensions are variable and would be determined by the freezer space available.
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Handle
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To be able to pull the ice block to the top of the hill, as well as hold on to when sliding down, the rope handle needs to stick out about 1.5m from the ice surface. This can either be a single length of rope, or a loop that has its ends securely embedded in the ice block
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Preparation (at least 4 days before the activity)
Look out for a good size box that will fit in your freezer (or someone else’s!). Line this box with plastic and 1/3 fill it with water, freeze overnight.
Traps for new players
Ensure the rope handle does not extend through to the bottom of the ice block... There's no better way of preventing sliding than rope friction between the ice and grass