What should you do if you see a hazard during athletics?

Tell a qualified adult or counselor and help prevent it.

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  1. Tell a qualified adult or counselor and help prevent it ✔
  2. Ignore it
  3. Try to fix it alone

Why: Hazards should be anticipated and prevented, and you should seek qualified supervision for safety.

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Answer: Tell a qualified adult or counselor and help prevent it. Hazards should be anticipated and prevented, and you should seek qualified supervision for safety.

  1. Scouting America: Athletics www.scouting.org/merit-badges/athletics
    what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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