Swimming Safety Guidelines for Scouts
Learn about the importance of aquatics in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, including required tests and elective activities. Understand the BSA swim tests, Safe Swim Defense principles, and special swimming concerns to ensure a safe swimming experience for all scouts participating in water activities.
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Seneca District Roundtable July 2016
Aquatics in Cub Scouts Not absolutely required for Cub Scout advancement BUT Elective at every level of Cub Scouts Tiger: Floats and Boats, Wolf: Spirit of the Water, Bear: Salmon Run, Webelos / Arrow of Light: Aquatics
Aquatics in Boy Scouts Required for Rank Beginner Test required for Second Class BSA Swim Test required for First Class Swim Test pre-requisite for many awards Merit Badges Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Kayaking, Motorboating, Rowing, Waterskiing, Small-boat Sailing, SCUBA, Watersports Other Awards Mile Swim; Snorkeling; Kayaking; Lifeguard Certification; National Outdoors Award
BSA Swim Test Swimmer: Jump into water over your head Swim 75 yards with strong forward stroke Swim 25 yards with resting backstroke Afterwards, demonstrate floating (to rest) Total: 100 yards Beginner: Jump into deep water Swim 25 yards, turn, return to start Total: 50 yards
Safe Swim Defense For All Swim Activities Complete online and repeat every 2 years Applies at all swim areas Private, public, beaches, lakes, rivers, etc. Part of Tour and Activity Plan for swimming activities
Principles of Safe Swim Defense Qualified Supervision Personal Health Review Safe Area Response Personnel (lifeguards) Lookout Ability Groups Buddy System Discipline
Special Swimming Concerns Home Swimming Pools usually small Beginner & Nonswimmerareas Combine? Lifejackets? Recommend No Diving rule Control Access - overcrowding Above ground rescues? Guarded Public Pools easy to be complacent Lifeguards satisfy requirement for trained rescue team Unit leaders still responsible Supervision! Lookouts, buddies, safety rules, ability groups
Safety Afloat Complete online and repeat every 2 years Applies for all boating activities Cub Scout boating limited no moving water ALSO need Safe Swim Defense if any swimming
Principles of Safety Afloat Qualified Supervision Personal Health Review Swimming Ability Life Jackets Buddy System Skill Proficiency Planning Equipment Discipline
Teach Water Rescue Steps Reach Throw Row Go
