Local Resources Summary

Varsity Leader Specific Training


What is the prerequisite to Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training?

New Leader Essentials. The 90-minute session introduces participants to the vision, mission, and values of the Boy Scouts of America. It also highlights the resources available to Scout leaders (literature, training opportunities, the BSA's professional staff, and other volunteer Scouter's), the basics of a Scout units' finances, and an overview of expectations and methods for adult leaders to keep Scouting worthwhile, exciting and safe.

What do I do to be Basic Trained?

To be recognized as Basic Trained. a Scouter in the Varsity Scout program you must complete:
New Leader Essentials,
Varsity Leader Specific Training
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (committee members are not required to take Outdoor Leader Skills)


Who is Eligible to Take Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training?

Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training is required for any adult accepting the invitation to serve as a Varsity Coach or Assistant Varsity Coach of a Varsity team. Committee members and other adults who expect to play a supportive role in the success of a Varsity team are also invited.

What are the books I need to be a good Varsity Leader?

The Varsity Scout Guidebook. Nearly everything a Varsity Coach needs to know can be found in the pages of The Varsity Scout Guidebook. In many ways, Varsity Coach leader Specific Training teaches adult leaders how to use this manual. Instructors of Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training should review The Varsity Scout Guidebook while preparing to present the course and should rely on it to answer most of their own questions concerning the role of the Varsity Coach. Every course participant should keep this guide book available at all times for easy reference.
The Boy Scout Handbook. This manual lays out the Scouting program for youth of Boy Scout age. Addresses to the boys themselves, the pages bring to life both the contend and the spirit of Scouting
Scouting and Boys' Life Magazine. Current issues are instrumental for team leaders in planning programs and staying up-to-date on developments in Scouting.
Varsity Team Program Features, Volumes, I, II, III.

Local Resources Summary

National Web Page: http://www.scouting.org/
Boys' Life magazine (available month by subscription through council office.)
Our Councils name: Utah National Parks Council
Address:
Boy Scouts of America
748 North 1340 West
Orem, Utah 84057
801-437-6222
Council Web Page: http://www.utahscouts.org/
Our District name: Bridal Veil Falls District
Our District home page: http://www.utahscouts.org/districts/bridalveilfalls/
District Executive: Randy Keys – 801- 437-6236
District Chairman: Mike Terry - 801 404-6256
District Commissioner: Clark Warnick – 801-225-4133
Varsity Huddle Commissioner: Gary Hutton – 801-226-1526
Location of Roundtable: LDS Chapel at 1000 North Main, Orem, Utah
Times of Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of each month:
6:00 pm Cub Scout Fast Start Training
6:30 pm Cub Scout Roundtable
7:00 pm Executive Roundtable
7:30 pm Scout/Varsity/Venture Roundtable
District Committee Meeting: are held on the last Thursday of each month and begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Scout Service Center (748 N 1340 W, Orem).
Those to attend District Committee Meeting include: Unit Commissioners (Stake YM presidencies, and Stake High Council advisors to YM & Primary)

To be filled out by each participant:
My chartered organization _______________________________________________
Contact Person for chartered organization ___________________________________
Telephone Number _____________________________________________________
Unit Leader ___________________________________________________________
Telephone Number _____________________________________________________
Committee Chair ______________________________________________________
Telephone Number _____________________________________________________