Reminder: Swim Tests Tonight – No Regular Meeting
Instead of a regular Monday night meeting, we’re holding pre-camp swim tests.
Why: This will make our check into camp so much easier and faster when we arrive.
Where: Anne Springs Close Greenway Complex
When: From 7pm to 8pm on June 4th
How should I arrive: Bring your $5.00 & Come ready to swim. Bring your towel and goggles if you use them.
This is a great opportunity to turn in your updated BSA Health Form (Parts A, B & C must be completed) and a copy of the scout’s insurance card should be attached.
What does the test involve? Similar but different things depending upon your skill level as shown below:
SWIMMER’S TEST:
- Jump feet-first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming.
- Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl;
- then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke.
- he 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn.
- After completing the swim, rest by floating.
BEGINNER’S TEST:
- Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off,
- swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply,
- resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.