The goal of the A certificate is to establish a solid base of general in-water movements that will attribute to swim safety. These include floating, turning, treading, getting in and out of the water as well as the ability to comfortably stay under the surface. Upon completing the A certificate, swimmers will also have an idea about the four (4) swimming techniques: Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and front crawl (better known as freestyle).
Requirements for Completion of Certificate A: 1. Water Safety: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Entering the water Seated Jump Exiting the water (without use of stairs) Floating Back float (10 seconds) Front float (10 seconds) Exhaling underwater (not holding breath) 2. Water Coordination: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Treading and turning 10 second tread – 180 degree turn - 10 second tread 10 second tread - 360 degree turn – 10 second tread Floating and turning 10 second front float – turn to back – 10 second back float 10 second back float – turn to stomach – 10 second front float Object retrieval from bottom (shallow side / 5m out) 3. Swim Technique: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory ½ lap without stopping: Backstroke Breaststroke Freestyle 4. Conditioning: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory 60 seconds treading while maintaining the head above water Completion Standards:There is no time-standard for completion, however, completing all exercises should not exceed 30 minutes. Each sub-section (Water Safety / Water Coordination / Swim Technique / Conditioning) shall be checked as a stand-alone skillset. Excellent: Swimmer shows understanding and is able to complete all exercises. Swimmer does not need assistance at any point during examination. Satisfactory: Swimmer shows understanding and is able to complete most exercises. Swimmer might need an example of the exercise prior to execution. Swimmer might need assistance from coach while doing exercises, but can properly execute them once they are assured of their safety and ability. Unsatisfactory: Swimmer refuses or is unable to complete two or more exercises. A minimum grade of Satisfactory for all 4 sub-sections is required to complete the respective level. A certificate will be granted upon completion of examination. Administrative:11 lessons + 1 examination March through September 3 lessons per week for 4 weeks Missed lessons cannot be made up at regular Blue Group. Lessons are Monday – Wednesday – Friday
The goal of the B certificate is to improve conditioning and swimming ability that will attribute to swim safety. These include floating, turning, treading, getting in and out of the water as well as the ability to comfortably stay under the surface. Upon completing the B certificate, swimmers will be able to swim by themselves in a shallow pool with adult supervision.
1. Water Safety: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Entering the water Backwards jump Diving (kneeling position) Floating Back float, feet stay up (20 seconds) Front float, feet stay up (20 seconds) 2. Water Coordination: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Jump in → head up tread → 180 turn → head up tread → 180 turn → climb out Object retrieval from bottom (deep side / 10m out) 3. Swim Technique: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory 25 yards without stopping: Backstroke Breaststroke Freestyle Kickboard test 25 yards flutter kick 25 yards breaststroke kick Streamline position floating 10 second back float 10 second front float 4. Conditioning: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory 50 yard swim (any stroke) 60 second treading with movements (right / left) every 10 seconds 25 yard swim including touching bottom of deep end halfway through Completion Standards:There is no time-standard for completion, however, completing all exercises should not exceed 30 minutes. Each sub-section (Water Safety / Water Coordination / Swim Technique / Conditioning) shall be checked as a stand-alone skillset. Excellent: Swimmer shows understanding and is able to complete all exercises. Swimmer does not need assistance at any point during examination. Satisfactory: Swimmer shows understanding and is able to complete most exercises. Swimmer might need an example of the exercise prior to execution. Swimmer might need assistance from coach while doing exercises, but can properly execute them once they are assured of their safety and ability. Unsatisfactory: Swimmer refuses or is unable to complete two or more exercises. A minimum grade of Satisfactory for all 4 sub-sections is required to complete the respective level. A certificate will be granted upon completion of examination. Administrative:11 lessons + 1 examination March through September 3 lessons per week for 4 weeks Missed lessons cannot be made up at regular Blue Group. Lessons are Monday – Wednesday – Friday
The goal of the C certificate is to complete swim safety requirements as well as prepare the individuals for swim-team training. These include floating, turning, swim technique, treading, getting in and out of the water as well as the ability to comfortably stay under the surface. Upon completing the C certificate, swimmers will be able to swim by themselves in most still-water pools and lakes with adult supervision.
Requirements for Completion of Certificate C: 1. Water Safety: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Entering the water. Diving (Standing position) Floating Back float, feet stay up. Pull buoy allowed at hands. (60 seconds) Front float, feet stay up. Pull buoy allowed at hands. (60 seconds) 2. Water Coordination: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Jump in → head up tread → 180 turn → touch bottom → 180 turn → climb out Diving object retrieval from bottom (deep side / 10m out) Streamline position Dive into 10 second back float Dive into 10 second front float 3. Swim Technique: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory 50 yards without stopping: Backstroke Breaststroke Freestyle 25 yards without stopping Butterfly Kickboard test 100 yards flutter kick 100 yards breaststroke kick Completion Standards:There is no time-standard for completion, however, completing all exercises should not exceed 30 minutes. Each sub-section (Water Safety / Water Coordination / Swim Technique / Conditioning) shall be checked as a stand-alone skillset. Excellent: Swimmer shows understanding and is able to complete all exercises. Swimmer does not need assistance at any point during examination. Satisfactory: Swimmer shows understanding and is able to complete most exercises. Swimmer might need an example of the exercise prior to execution. Swimmer might need assistance from coach while doing exercises, but can properly execute them once they are assured of their safety and ability. Unsatisfactory: Swimmer refuses or is unable to complete two or more exercises. A minimum grade of Satisfactory for all 4 sub-sections is required to complete the respective level. A certificate will be granted upon completion of examination. Administrative:11 lessons + 1 examination March through September 3 lessons per week for 4 weeks Missed lessons cannot be made up at regular Blue Group. Lessons are Monday – Wednesday – Friday
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