BRONZE 1
Skill No.Skill description
1 To enter the water safely
2 To kick on their front with minimal support to 5m
3 To kick on their back with minimal support to 5m
4 To blow bubbles for 3 seconds from their mouth & nose
5 To perform a push and glide on their front independently
6 To perform a push and glide on their back independently
7 To perform a star float on their front & return to standing unassisted
8 To perform a star float on their back & return to standing unassisted
9 To submerge under the water
10 To be confident jumping in unassisted
11 To climb out of the water safely
12 To have an understanding of water/poolside safety rules ie no running
BRONZE 2
Skill No.Skill description
1 To swim frontcrawl without floats comfortably to 10m (inc a breath)
2 To swim backstroke without floats comfortably to 10m
3 To start to do breaststroke leg kick (with noodles)
4 To start to do butterfly leg kick
5 To be confident jumping into deep water unassisted
6 To perform different shaped floats on front
7 To perform different shaped floats on back
8 To pick a sinker off the floor (not on the platform)
9 To perform a log roll from front to back
10 To perform a log roll from back to front
11 To perform a tuck to rotate from a front float to a back float position
12 To perform a tuck to rotate from a back float to a front float position
SILVER 1
Skill No.Skill description
1 To jump in from the block in the deep end
2 To swim 25m of frontcrawl
3 To swim 25m of backstroke
4 To swim 10m of breaststroke kick (float/noodle optional)
5 To swim 10m of butterfly leg kick
6 Sink, push and glide maintaining a streamlined position on front
7 Sink, push and glide maintaining a streamlined position on back
8 Push and glide on front with arms extended and log roll onto the back
9 Push and glide on back with arms extended and log roll onto the front
10 Swim 5m on front, perform a tuck to rotate onto the back & rtn on back
11 To attempt a sitting/kneeling/standing dive from the side of the pool
12 To pick up a sinker from deeper water
SILVER 2
Skill No.Skill description
1 From a push & glide, swim 25m of frontcrawl comfortably
2 From a push & glide, swim 25m of backstroke comfortably
3 From a push & glide, swim 25m of breaststroke with a 'legal' leg kick
4 Swim 12m of butterfly inc a strong leg kick & attempt a breathing pattern
5 Perform a sequence of changing shapes whilst floating on front
6 Perform 5m of head first sculling on the back
7 Do a handstand
8 Tread water for 10 seconds
9 Perform a head first surface dive
10 Dive independently from the side
11 Demonstrate an understanding of pool rules and pool safety
GOLD 1
Skill No.Skill description
1 From a push & glide, swim 25m of frontcrawl; try to breathe bilaterally
2 From a push & glide, swim 25m of backstroke comfortably
3 From a push & glide, swim 25m of breaststroke comfortably
4 From a push & glide, swim 25m of fly; may need to stop occasionally
5 Attempt to dive off the block
6 Do a forward somersault without holding nose
7 Perform a feet first scull for 5m
8 Perform a stationary scull on the back
9 Tread water for 30 seconds
10 Have a good idea of what an IM is and the order
11 Perform a handstand and hold for a min of 3 secs
12 Demonstrate an action for getting help
GOLD 2
Skill No.Skill description
1 Give 2 examples of how to prepare for exercise & why it's important
2 Swim 2 lengths of frontcrawl; breathing bilaterally for 1 length
3 Swim 2 lengths of backstroke comfortably
4 Swim 2 lengths of breaststroke comfortably; inc 2 hand touch
5 Swim a length of butterfly
6 Dive off the block
7 Do a tumble turn on frontcrawl
8 Attempt a tumble turn for backstroke
9 Attempt a backstroke start
10 Attempt a 100m IM
11 Perform a 'shout and signal rescue'
12 Tread water using eggbeater action for 30 secs
Optional - Swim 10m wearing clothes
Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals are awarded to each swimmer when they are promoted to the next level.
