BSA Swim Test
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*Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming. | *Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming. | ||
*Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgen, or crawl. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. | *Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgen, or crawl. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. | ||
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=== Beginner === | === Beginner === | ||
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*Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming. | *Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming. | ||
*Swim 25 feet on the surface. | *Swim 25 feet on the surface. | ||
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=== Non-Swimmer === | === Non-Swimmer === | ||
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*Did not complete either of the swimming tests. | *Did not complete either of the swimming tests. | ||
Revision as of 16:07, May 6, 2009
Requirements
Swimmer
- Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming.
- Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgen, or crawl. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
- The 100 yards must be completed without stops and must include at least one sharp turn.
- Rest by floating…Long enough to demonstrate ability to rest when exhausted.
Beginner
- Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming.
- Swim 25 feet on the surface.
- Stop, turn, and resume swimming back to the starting place.
Non-Swimmer
- Did not complete either of the swimming tests.
Requirement Resources
- Diving (has feet-first entries as well)
- Sidestroke - Breaststroke - Trudgen - Crawl - Backstroke - Swimming Turns - Floating
Requirement resources
- Swimming
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See Swimming Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlets - Guide to Safe Scouting - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat
Related Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges
- Aquatic Awards Links
Aquatic-related awards
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: Canoeing - Kayaking - Lifesaving - Motorboating - Rowing - Scuba Diving - Small-Boat Sailing - Swimming - Water Sports - Whitewater
- Boy Scouts ranks and awards: Second Class - First Class - BSA Lifeguard - Boardsailing BSA - Kayaking BSA - Mile Swim BSA - Scuba BSA - Snorkeling BSA - BSA Swim Test
- Venturing: Ranger Award electives: Lifesaving - Scuba - Watercraft; Sea Scout Bronze Award - Sea Scout Ranks: Apprentice - Ordinary - Able - Quartermaster
- Webelos Activity Badge: Aquanaut
- Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Cub Scout Swimming
