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What swimmers learn and develop in class |
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Swimmer 1
Prerequisite:
- 5+ years old
- No previous swimming experience required
- Have not completed Red Cross – Preschool 5 – Whale, but are over the age of 5
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Building the foundation of swimming skill development, These beginners will become comfortable jumping into the water with and without a personal floatation device (PFD). They’ll learn how top open their eyes, exhale, and hold their breath underwater. Floats, glides, and kicking skills are introduced.
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Swimmer 2
Prerequisite:
- 5+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross – Preschool 5 - Whale or Swim Kids Level 1
- Lifesaving Society Swimmer 1 or equivalent swim assessment
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Swimmers will gain comfort in deeper water by jumping in, and learning their sideway entries wearing a PFD. They also learn how to tread water, develop kicking skills, and will be introduced to front crawl and back crawl.
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Swimmer 3
Prerequisite:
- 5+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Swim Kids Level 3, or Lifesaving Society Swimmer 2, or equivalent swim assessment
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Swimmers make a splash learning how to dive, and be challenged with the introduction to more difficult (but fun) skills such as in-water somersaults and handstands to develop weight-transfer skills. They’ll learn Swim to Survive® skills, whip kick on back and will further develop their front crawl and back crawl.
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Swimmer 4
Prerequisite:
- 5+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Swim Kids Level 5, or Lifesaving Society Swimmer 3, or equivalent swim assessment
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Moving from a beginner to intermediate swimming level, swimmers become better at diving, treading water, and swimming underwater. In addition to improving their front and back crawl, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke, and learn the Swim to Survive® standard.
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Swimmer 5
Prerequisite:
- 5+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Swim Kids Level 6, or Lifesaving Society Swimmer 4, or equivalent swim assessment
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Swimmers master dives and swim in deep water. Swim to Survive® skills, breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed, and eggbeater kick is introduced. Interval training and sprinting drills continue to challenge these swimmers.
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Swimmer 6
Prerequisite:
- 5+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Swim Kids Level 7, or Lifesaving Society Swimmer 5, or equivalent swim assessment
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Swimmers become proficient at deep water skills including stride entries and compact jumps. They’ll develop lifesaving kicks such as eggbeater and scissor kick. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Head-up swims, interval training and a 300m workout develop strength and endurance.
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Swimmer 7 (Rookie)
Prerequisite:
- 8+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Swim Kids Level 8, or Lifesaving Society Swimmer 6, or equivalent swim assessment
- Recommended that candidates are able to swim 100 metres and tread water for 60 seconds
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Laying the foundation of the Swim Patrol program, Rookie includes 4 main components: stroke refinement, fitness, first aid, and lifesaving. Stroke refinement is focused on front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Fitness components include a 350 m workout and 100 m timed swim. Water proficiency skills include swimming with clothes, ready position, and feet-first/head-first surface dives. Swimmers learn and demonstrate the ability to conduct a primary assessment and contacting EMS, rounded off with an introduction to lifesaving skills, including self-rescue techniques, victim recognition, and using throwing assists.
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Swimmer 8 (Ranger)
Prerequisite:
- 8+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Swim Kids Level 9, or Lifesaving Society Swimmer 7 – Rookie, or equivalent swim assessment
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Stroke refinement and underwater proficiency continues to be a focus in Ranger as it is critical for supporting swimmer fitness. Focus on enhancing capabilities in the water including stride entries, and underwater forward and backward somersaults. Swimmers learn lifesaving sport skills with a lifesaving stroke medley, timed object support, and non-contact rescue with a buoyant aid. Swimmers can expect their fitness levels to increase as they further develop Eggbeater kick and work towards a 200 m timed swim. First aid focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures.
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Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol)
Prerequisite:
- 8+ years old
- Proof of successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10, or Lifesaving Society Swimmer 8 – Ranger or equivalent swim assessment
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Preparing swimmers for the Bronze Star Award, this program challenges swimmers with a 300m timed swim, 600m workout, and a 25m object carry. Strokes continue to be refined. Lifesaving skills include use of rescue aids, defense methods, victim removals and supporting a victim in shallow water. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Once complete, swimmers register into Bronze Star.
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