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Swim Classification Procedures

The swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scouts of America aquatic activity is

a key element in both Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat plans. The swim classification test

should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season. Traditionally,

swim classification tests have only been conducted upon arrival at a summer camp. However,

there is no restriction that this is the only place the test can be conducted.

Northern Tier requires this classification be completed prior to arrival.

As indicated in the Safety Afloat Plan, all persons participating in BSA canoeing activities are

required to be “swimmers.”

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, trdgen, or crawl.

 Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.

 The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least

one sharp turn.

 After completing the swim, rest by floating.

This swim classification test can be done at the unit level by one of the following resource

people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor; BSA Lifeguard; certified

lifeguard; swimming instructor; swim coach; or Adult supervisor who is familiar with the basic

swimming strokes and abides by the guidelines in Aquatics Supervision manual.

NOTE: You may use a council approved swim classification list other than this form. Please

make sure to copy it for each crew, write the crew number on each sheet, and circle the youth

on the record that are in that particular crew. The minimum standards listed above for the

person doing the swim classification must be met.

Updated 9/1/13 MBR

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