Skish (bait casting) contest.
If floating skish rings are not available, lay out 4 concentric rope rings on ground, 3, 5, 7, and 9 feet in diameter. Place center of target 15 yards from casting line. Allow 5 casts for instruction, and 5 for scoring. Score 20 for cast in or on skish ring or center rope ring, 15 for cast within 2 feet or less (in second ring), 10 for within 4 feet (in third ring), and 5 for within 6 feet (in third ring); divide total by 10.
Rifle shooting.
In prone position shoot 3 rounds for sighting in, and 5 rounds for scoring. Score according to standard target points; divide total by 5.
In the next three events the basic timing of 20, 5, and 3 minutes may not be appropriate for your group. Try each event a few times and determine the average time to use as a base.
Compass racing.
Lay out a course that will take about 20 minutes on the average (see Scouting Magazine, September, 1948). Score 10 for 20 minutes; add 1 for each half-minute less; deduct 1 for each half-minute more.
Canoe carrying.
Lift a canoe from the ground (with aid of tree or rack to lean it on), make portage carry 25 yards and return, and lower canoe to ground. Score 10 for 5 minutes; add 2 for each half-minute less; deduct 2 for each half-minute more. Disqualify for rough handling of canoe.
Axemanship.