Level 1

Play Fair is the underlying principle emphasized in this level. Participants practice in-water starts, jump starts from the deck and stroke work. Introduction of lifesaving sport skills includes obstacle swim and object support

AT-A-GLANCE

1. Develop and participate in a team cheer.
2. Demonstrate understanding of Play Fair.
3. Demonstrate an in-water start.
4. Demonstrate a jump into deep water.
5. Demonstrate an in-water relay transition.
6. Demonstrate an in-water finish on front and on back.
7. Demonstrate a touch & go turn.
8. Swim front crawl and back crawl - 25 m each.
9. Scull head-first on back - 15 m.
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11. Sprint - 25 m.
12. Complete a 100 m workout.
13. Demonstrate throwing accuracy: attempt to hit target with rope twice in a row.
14. Demonstrate movement with fins.
15. Whip kick in vertical position - 30 sec.
16. Demonstrate the ability to swim under an obstacle.
17. Secure a rescue tube to an empty manikin.
18. Tread water supporting an object - 30 sec.