Troop Aquatics

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Supervision Medical Re-checks Ability Groups Lifeguard Lookout Buddy System Area, Safe Discipline
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Supervision

Adult (21+)

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Supervision

Mature Adult (21+) Accepts Responsibility for the Safety of the Youth

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Supervision

Adult (21+) Accepts Responsibility for the Safety of the Youth Confident he/she can respond adequately/appropriately to emergencies

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Supervision

Adult (21+) Accepts Responsibility for the Safety of the Youth Confident he/she can respond adequately/appropriately to emergencies Trained/committed to Safe Swim Defense

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Adult (21+) Accepts Responsibility for the Safety of the Youth Confident he/she can respond adequately/appropriately to emergencies Trained/committed to Safe Swim Defense Not necessarily a certified lifeguard
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Adult (21+) Accepts Responsibility for the Safety of the Youth Confident he/she can respond adequately/appropriately to emergencies Trained/committed to Safe Swim Defense Not necessarily a certified lifeguard Get Assistance from a BSA Lifeguard

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Medical Re-checks (Physical Fitness)

Complete health history

Class 2 or 3 Medical Form

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Medical Re-checks (Physical Fitness)

Complete health history

Class 2 or 3 Medical Form Significant medical conditions

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Medical Re-checks (Physical Fitness)

Complete health history

Class 2 or 3 Medical Form Significant medical conditions Adjustment activity/guard duties to accommodate medical concerns

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Medical Re-checks (Physical Fitness)

Complete health history

Class 2 or 3 Medical Form Significant medical conditions Adjustment activity/guard duties to accommodate medical concerns Significant medical concerns should require a physicians examination

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Ability Groups

Non-Swimmer Beginner Swimmer

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Non-Swimmer

Non-Swimmer activities (games etc.) Make time/staff to help teach swimming Encourage swim lessons

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Beginner

Jump feet first/water over head

The boy must start without push-off

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Beginner

Jump feet first/water over head

The boy must start without push-off stamina

25 swim

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Beginner

Jump feet first/water over head

The boy must start without push-off stamina The boy must re-start swimming without touching
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25 swim

Sharp turn

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Beginner

Jump feet first/water over head

The boy must start without push-off

25 swim

stamina
The boy must re-start swimming without touching stamina

Sharp turn

Return to start

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Swimmer

Jump feet first over head

The boy can start swimming not with push-off

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Swimmer

Jump feet first over head

The boy can start swimming not with push-off Crawl, Trudgen, Breast, Side Sharp turn

75 yrds. swim forward strong manner

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Swimmer

Jump feet first over head

The boy can start swimming not with push-off Crawl, Trudgen, Breast, Side Sharp turn Elementary Back or other resting on back
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75 yrds. swim forward strong manner

25 yrds. resting stroke

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Swimmer

Jump feet first over head

The boy can start swimming not with push-off

75 yrds. swim forward strong manner

Crawl, Trudgen, Breast, Side Sharp turn Elementary Back or other resting on back

25 yrds. resting stroke

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Resting while floating

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Swimmer

Jump feet first over head

The boy must start swimming without push-off Crawl, Trudgen, Breast, Side Sharp turn Elementary Back or other resting stroke on back

75 yrds. swim forward strong manner

25 yrds. resting stroke

Resting while floating Renewed Annually

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Lifeguard

Certified

School pools, water parks etc.

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Lifeguard

Certified

School pools, water parks etc. Non-certified

Troop Swim

Good swimming adults

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Lifeguard

Certified

School pools, water parks etc. Non-certified

Troop Swim

Good swimming adults

Scouts

Good swimmers Line and tender & other rescue equipment

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Lifeguard

Certified

School pools, water parks etc.

Troop Swim

Non-certified

Good swimming adults Good swimmers Line and Tender

Scouts

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1 to 10 ratio
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Lookout

See

Entire swimming area

Hear Age

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Buddy

Check in and out of area Buddy Checks (10 min.)

Keep buddies together

Procedure for Buddy Checks

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Area, Safe

Three areas clearly marked Non-Swimmer

Area (3 max) Over head

Beginners

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Area, Safe

Swimmers

12 Max. Diving

Non-turbid water (3/12 white disc) 7 Min. Entry from over 18 needs 10 to 12 Dive entry over 40 prohibited Feet first entry over 60 prohibited
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Discipline

Safe Swim Defense

Agree to and use all points

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Discipline

Safe Swim Defense

Agree to and use all points

Rules are set/discussed for the area you are using prior to activity

Give reasons for rules if possible Be firm and fair

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