Author: jonbloor
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Mastering the Art of Saves: Hockey Goalkeeping Techniques
Categories: HockeyHockey is a fast-paced and exciting sport that requires skill, agility, and quick reflexes. One of the most critical positions on the field is the goalkeeper, who plays a crucial role in defending the team’s goal and preventing the opposition from scoring. A skilled goalkeeper can make all the difference in a game, and mastering…
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Hockey Rivalries: Exploring Classic Matchups and Intense Competitions
Categories: HockeyHockey has been played for centuries and has evolved into a highly competitive game. One of the most exciting aspects of hockey is the intense rivalries that have developed over time. These rivalries have become an integral part of the sport and have led to some of the most memorable moments in hockey history. The…
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“Hockey Mental Training: Strengthening the Mind-Game Connection” – A Guide for Athletes
Categories: HockeyHockey is a sport that requires a combination of physical and mental skills. While physical training is crucial, cognitive training is equally vital for hockey players to perform at their best. Mental training can help players develop the psychological skills necessary to strengthen the mind-game connection and improve their overall performance on the field. Understanding…
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Ropes – Kernmantel or Hawser Lay ?
Categories: Make and DoWhich type of rope should you use – especially for climbing? We compare the pros and cons of the two main types.
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One Hundred Scouts
Categories: Tips for LeadersThis is a lovely article that could be used for recruitment. It may be out of date now and I do not have the original source. The Busy Scouter Of any 100 children who become Scouts, it is highly probable that 30 will drop out in their first year. Perhaps this may be regarded as…
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Payments in 2024 – by card, no less!
Categories: Tips for LeadersMost of us volunteering for charity do so as a hobby, to give back. We don’t often consider the cost and rarely claim back what we have spent enjoying our hobby. I was like that, then life changed, and I couldn’t afford to do anything. Let alone give more of my weekends camping, not if…
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4 Pack of CE Certified Karabiners
Categories: Make and DoWe made tree swings with the Scouts and used these clips to quickly attached the swings to the rope. As darkness fell, the Scouts managed to lose one of my devices in the long grass, so sought a quick delivery from Amazon so the second troop session two days later could use the same activity.…
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Too Many Volunteers
Categories: Tips for LeadersHang on; this is a post on the recruitment topic. How can he write “Too many volunteers?” Simple. Each and every volunteer you recruit needs to feel cherished and valuable. I have seen (on too many occasions) a line of volunteers along the side of a hall with nothing today and looking fed up. How…
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Easter Eggs
Categories: Make and DoHere is an idea I read for some simple but fun Easter Egg activities Hard boil a lot of eggs – you will need some spares because some will crack in the boiling, and you need perfect uncracked eggs. At the start of the Meeting, issue six eggs to each Six (or Patrol). I thought…
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How I Invest New Beavers, Cubs or Scouts
Categories: Tips for LeadersThere are many ways to invest new members and not one definitive one. This is my take on it, so please use the bits you like, make suggestions in the comments and share with your fellow Scouters. Begin by getting your colony, pack or troop into their horseshoe as if starting or ending the meeting.…