These rules are for use by Scouters and Guiders when members of both The Scout Association and Girlguiding

Joint Adventurous Activities with Girlguiding UK SItem Code FS120007 May/04 Edition no 3 0845 300 1818 These rules are for use by Scouters and Guiders purpose of joint activities. For joint adventurous when members of both The Scout Association activities not included in the rules of either and Girlguiding UK take part in adventurous Association, Leaders should refer to the safety activities. rules of the national governing body for advice and guidance, in consultation with the relevant Introduction Commissioner and Adviser. In cases of doubt, reference should be made to the headquarters of Joint activities are part of the programme for both the two Associations. The Scout Association and Girlguiding UK, especially the Explorer/Network Scouts and The insurance arrangements and cover available Senior Section. The following rules are designed for activities vary for each Association. Scouters to ensure responsible leadership in these and Guiders must therefore be aware of their own activities. Association’s insurance requirements. Scouters and Guiders should recognise the Responsibility of Commissioners’ responsibility they have towards their members, giving them the encouragement and the protection The responsibility for approving joint activities required by their age and experience, but at the rests with the appropriate Scout Association same time recognising the fact that young people District or County Commissioner (depending on need ...