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. |
*The 100 yards must be completed without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. | *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. | *Rest by floating…Long enough to demonstrate ability to rest when exhausted. | ||
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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.
