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Pennsylvania Dutch Council

Boy Scouts of America

Administration of the Swim Test

All persons participating in BSA Aquatics are classified according to swimming ability.

The classification tests and test procedures have been developed and structured to

demonstrate a skill level consistent with the circumstances.

The BSA Aquatics swim test classifies Scouts and Scouters into three swimming ability

groups.

The three swimmer ability groups are swimmer, beginner, and non-swimmer.

•The swimmer test demonstrates the minimum level of swimming ability required for

safe deep-water swimming. It is also required for a scout to take any of the

Aquatics merit badges.

• The beginner test demonstrates that the Scout is ready to learn deep-water skills and

has the minimum ability required for safe instructional and recreational activity

in a confined swimming area in which shallow waters, sides, or other support

are less than 25 feet from any point on the water.

• All Scouts and Scouters who do not complete the beginner test or who choose to not

participate in any test are classified as non-swimmers. All non-swimmers should

be encouraged to take swim lessons to improve their swimming ability and

become comfortable participating in water activities.

The BSA Swimmer and Beginner Test

Swimmer 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 front crawl (freestyle); then swim 25 yards using an easy,

resting backstroke (hands in water). 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.

Beginner 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.

Who can administer the test outside of camp?

The swim classification test done at a unit level should be conducted by one of the

following resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor;

BSA Lifeguard; leader certified in Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue

certified lifeguard; swimming instructor; or swim coach.

When the unit goes to

summer camp, each individual may be issued a buddy tag under the direction of the

Aquatics Program Director and Health Officer for use at the camp.

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