THESES ARE THE REQUIRED SKILLS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
THE PARTICIPANT MUST BE ABLE TO DO ALL ITEMS REPEATEDLY (NOT JUST ONCE)
Skills Required to Graduate
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Gain self confidence
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10 bobs (5 submerged)
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Paddle on front 25yds
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Attempt rotary breathing
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Paddle on back 25yds
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Front/back float 15 sec each
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Select PFD and put on
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Jump w/PFD, paddle 20yds on front
and kick back
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Jump in shallow end
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Jump in deep end
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Attempt/do kneeling dive
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Attempt/do jump off block
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Attempt/do treading 10 sec
Endurance Swim/Exit Test
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Do all above skills with out a
floatation device
§ Is confident
§ Listens to instruction
§ Follows directions
§ Accepts constructive suggestions
§ Demonstrates caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
PLEASE DO NOT PASS YOUR CHILD BEFORE THEY ARE READY