Mile Swim BSA

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== Award requirements ==
== Award requirements ==

Revision as of 22:50, March 24, 2007

The Mile Swim BSA Award - This patch is not worn on the uniform. It is aquatic insignia and can be worn on swim trunks. It can also be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment.
The Mile Swim BSA Award - This patch is not worn on the uniform. It is aquatic insignia and can be worn on swim trunks. It can also be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment.

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Award requirements

1. Explain how regular exercise contributes to good health and why swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.
2. Tell what precautions and procedures a swimmer and escort must follow for distance swimming over open water.
3. Under the supervision of a currently qualified certified aquatics instructor, BSA or equivalent, participate in four hours of training and preparation for distance swimming (one hour a day maximum).
4. Swim 1 mile (1,600 meters) over an approved, measured course.

Source: 2007 Boy Scout Requirements (33215)

Notes

Help with these requirements

External links

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