a cooperative practice of pairing two or more people together for mutual assistance or safety (especially in recreational swimming)

A safety practice which requires that two girls keep watch over each other during an activity, e.g. swimming or hiking.

One part of the Safe Swim Defense plan. Also used in other Cub Scout activities to maximize safety. CA(see Cubmaster Assistant.)

When ever a scout needs to go somewhere at camp, hiking, Merit Badge Class, etc. it is always done in groups of at least two. A scout always takes a "buddy" scout with him. Also used as part of the " Safe Swim Defense" program.

Boys are paired together, staying in close proximity for safety reasons. This rule is especially followed during swimming, hiking, field trip, camping, and summer camp events.

no one should hike or ski alone team up with another participant of similar ability often used when skiing in trees

Pairing of girls which guarantees they will never be in the same place at the same time.

LARP term For safety reasons VE operates a Buddy System at our LARP games where Players are teamed up in twos. Out of Character this ensures you should have someone near you if you get into trouble, We have also found it has the In Character benifit that you Players are more effective in pairs. Please stick with your buddy as missing people cause games to be stopped.

A safety practice that requires that two girls stay together throughout an activity to help keep track of each other.

The buddy system is where two people, the buddies, operate as a single unit so that they are able to monitor and help each other. Improved safety is the main benefit of the system in adventurous or dangerous activities where the buddies are often equals. When this system is used as part of training or the induction of newcomers to an organisation, the less experienced buddy learns more quickly from close and frequent contact with the experienced buddy than when operating alone.