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Brief Description |
| AT |
L’il
tots
(Tot and Guardian)
Ages 6mos to 3 years
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L’il
Tots is designed for children from 6 months – 3+ years and
their caregivers. They participate together. The focus is not skill
based, but on a fun experience together based on the Within Arms
Reach principle. |
| AQ 1, 2 |
L’il
Swimmer 1&2
(shallow end)
Ages 3-6yrs
(no guardian)
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Introduces
safe entry and exit from shallow water, breath control, safe movement
in shallow water, assisted floats and entries. Learn to float,
glide and kick as well as assisted entries into deep water. For
Ages 3-6yrs. |
| AQ 2, 3 |
L’il
Swimmer 3 & 4
(shallow end)
Ages 3-6yrs
(no guardian)
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Develops
the movement foundations for swimming strokes and introduces the
Swim to Survive skills using a PFD. Challenges the child to develop
more endurance and introduces front crawl and dog paddle. Can do
the Swim to Survive skills without assistance. Will be prepared
to enter Swimmer 2. For Ages 3-6 yrs. |
| AQ 4 & 5 |
Swimmer
1
(deep end)
Ages 6yrs and up *
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This is designed for children
who are 6 yrs of age or older, who are ready for the deep end.
* Children who are younger than 6 and are already in deep end classes
should start with this level. |
| AQ6 |
Swimmer
2
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Jump into deep water from a height,
forward roll with and without a PFD, tread water with arms 30-60
seconds, Sculling arms only surface support 30 seconds, underwater
breath hold 10-20 seconds, front, back and side flutter kick 15-25m,
whip kick on back 5-10m, front and back crawl 10-15m, kick intervals
4 x 25m, jump into deep water, tread 30 seconds, and back kick
25m. |
| AQ7 |
Swimmer
3
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Kneeling
dive into deep water, roll off boyant aid into water, tread water
with arms and legs 1-2 minutes, object recovery, 1.2 to 1.5m deep,
stay under for 10-20 seconds, whip kick on back 10-15m, front crawl
25-50m, back crawl 15-25m, kick intervals 4 x 25m, endurance – roll
in, tread 1 minute and swim 50m. |
| AQ8 |
Swimmer
4
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Standing
dive into deep water, stride jump, tread water legs only 30-60
seconds, whip kick on front with aid 10-15m, scissor kick 10-15m,
front and back crawl 25-50m, elementary back stroke 15-25m, kick
interval 4x9-12m whip or scissor kick, swim interval 4x25m front
crawl, roll, 25m front crawl, 25m back kick, tread 1 minute and
swim 25m of choice. |
| AQ9 |
Swimmer
5
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Dive from
a height, jump from a height, tread 1 minute and swim with cloths
25m, egg beater kick head first on back 10-15m, head up front crawl
10-15m, side stroke 15-25m, elementary back stroke 25-50m, breast
stroke 15-25m, swim interval 4x50m choice, 4x25m front and 50m
choice. |
| AQ10 |
Rookie Patrol
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Timed 100m
swims, 350m workouts and swims with clothes. A work hard/play hard
approach develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis
on personal responsibility for Water Smart behaviour. |
| AQ11 |
Ranger Patrol
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Ranger Patrol
is challenging but achievable with effort. Skill drills enhance
capability in the water including a non-contact rescue. A good
beginning to become a lifesaver. |
| AQ12 |
Star Patrol
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Star Patrol
demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgement for
time 300m swims, 600m workouts, whistle signals, and airway and
bleeding first aid priorities. Star Patrol is excellent preparation
for the Bronze Star Award. |
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Bronze Star
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Must have
completed AQ11, 12 or CSP or be 12 yrs |
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Bronze Medallion
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Must have
completed Bronze Star or be 13 yrs |
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Bronze Cross
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Must have
completed Bronze Medallion. |
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Swim for
Life Instructor
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Must have
completed Bronze Cross and be 15 yrs |
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NLS
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Must have
completed Bronze Cross and be 16 yrs or older |
