Tiger Belts Problem!

[CaveEagle 15]

Last night we went with my sons tiger den to a "Scout Night" NBA game. (had a great time) At half time, I was nominated to supervise a few Tigers on a "potty run". This is when I realized we have a problem with Tiger belts. I am sure that most of you are aware that 6yr old boys tend to wait 'til the last minute to declare "I got to go!". I know that my boy has trouble with the buckle, so I had already loosened his for him. It did not occur to me that the other two tigers would have the same probem. It was a cub leader from another pack that alerted be to the unfolding situation. Fortunately, with the (supervison of plenty of other Adults) we got the boy unbuckled and disaster was avoided.

 

What was the BSA thinking when they created the Tiger Buckle? Now that many 6yr olds will be wearing the blue uniform, there needs to be a better option.

 

Solutions I have thought of:

1. New BSA Tiger Buckle w/ quick release. (not likely)

2. Ditch the BSA Buckle asap.

3. Ask parents to work with boys on Buckle Proficiency.

4. Refuse to supervise "potty runs" without Buckles pre-released.

 

Has anyone else observed this problem?

 

CE

[scoutldr 732]

Just received my new 2005 catalog yesterday. It appears the Tiger Cub belt is the same as the Cub Scout belt, except for the logo stamped on it. (military style web belt with brass buckle)

[SemperParatus 1]

Sounds like a great 'training' opportunity...I feel a relay game coming on.

 

Count off...you're a one, you're a two, you're a three, you're a four, you're a five, you're a six, you're a seven. you're an eight...sorry.