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:
Water Safety: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Water Coordination: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Swim Technique: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Conditioning: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
60 seconds treading while maintaining the head above water
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.
Requirements for Completion of Certificate B:
Water Safety: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Water Coordination: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Swim Technique: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Conditioning: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
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:
Water Safety: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Water Coordination: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Swim Technique: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Conditioning: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
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