Patcham Water Survival Group

EST 1982

 

We offer a variety of ASA Awards.


Rainbow Distance Awards

Please note for any distance award,

  • It must be a continuous swim for the distance required with a good technique.
  • No support/aids can be used.
  • No stopping or touching the sides.

  • 50m+ awards children must use a variety of recognisable strokes.


Short Distance Rainbow Awards

10m
25m (not stroke specific)
25m stroke specific

  • Backstroke
  • Front Crawl
  • Breaststroke

50m
100m
200m

Long Distance Rainbow Awards - strokes must be co-ordinated, smooth and efficient

400m
600m
800m
1,000m
1,500m
1 Mile
2,000m
3,000m
4,000m
5,000m 


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Water skills awards -Grade 1
(Grade 1 test may be performed using any buoyancy aid)
This group of skills tests the pupil's ability:-
Enter shallow water from the poolside in a safe manner (assistance may be provided);
Move across the pool with the water surface no lower than shoulder level;
Submerge the face in the water and blow bubbles for 3 seconds;
Push and glide from the poolside or bottom, on the front and change to a resting or standing position;
Push and glide from the poolside or bottom, on the back and change to a resting or standing position;
Travel on the back a minimum distance of 5 metres;
Travel on the front a minimum distance of 5 metres;
Rotate from the back to the front position and gain a resting or standing / position;
Propel a floating object (e.g. a ball) for 3 metres by any method;
Demonstrate a horizontal or vertical stationary floating position for 10 seconds;


Water skills awards -Grade 2
This group of skills tests the pupil's ability:-
Enter shallow water from a standing or sitting position without the use of steps;
Submerge the head completely and blow out under water for a minimum of 3 seconds;
Hold a tucked floating position for a minimum of 5 seconds;
Swim 1 width on the front using a crawl type propulsive action;
Swim 1 width on the back using a crawl type propulsive action;
Swim 1 width on the front or back using a breaststroke type action;
Swim 1 width full stroke on the front or the back;
Demonstrate a horizontal or vertical floating position for 20 seconds;
Demonstrate a 360 degree turn or roll without making contact with the pool bottom;
Swim 2 widths without pausing using any stroke or strikes;


Water skills awards -Grade 3
This group of skills tests the pupil's ability:-
Jump into deep water;
Swim 4 widths without a pause using any stroke or strokes;
Submerge in shallow water and retrieve an object from the pool bottom;
Tread water out of standing depth using arms and / or legs for 20 seconds;
Swim 2 widths on the front demonstrating good technique;
Swim 2 widths on the back demonstrating good technique;
Swim a minimum of 10 metres showing 3 changes of direction without touching the side or bottom of the pool;
Scull head first for 5 metres;
Swim through a hoop submerged in water of shoulder depth;
Swim continuously for 1 minute using 2 different strokes;


Water skills awards -Grade 4
This group of skills tests the pupil's ability:-
Jump into deep water and swim 25 metres without touching the side or the bottom of the pool;
Surface dive in deep water demonstrating good technique;
Perform a forward somersault using a push and glide if necessary;
Swim breaststroke or front crawl for 25 metres showing good technique;
Swim back crawl for 25 metres showing good technique;
Scull head first for 5 metres and return sculling feet first;
Swim minimum of 5 metres using a dolphin action (with a buoyancy aid if necessary);
Swim 2 widths of any stroke including a "correct" turn;
Enter deep water (at least 1.8 metres deep) and tread water for 20 seconds followed by a 25 metres swim;
Swim 5 metres under water;


Water skills awards -Grade 5
This group of skills tests the pupil's ability:-
Tread water for 30 seconds followed by a 25 metres swim that includes passing through a submerged hoop;
Perform a backward somersault using a push and glide if necessary;
Perform a surface dive in deep water followed by a 10 metres swim under water;
Swim 50 metres in 90 seconds;
Swim 25 metres using an inverted breaststroke or backstroke;
Perform a racing start and swim 25 metres of front crawl;
Swim one width of front crawl finishing with a forward somersault into the poolside and a push and glide away on the back or front;
Swim one width of butterfly;
Jump into deep water attaining a good height and upright position in flight;
Swim 25 metres propelling a ball and maintaining close control throughout;


Water skills awards -Grade 6
This group of skills tests the pupil's ability:-
Swim 75 metres within 2 minutes using 3 different strokes;
Perform the following skills consecutively and without pause; head first scull for 5 metres; somersault; feet first scull for 5 metres and a rotation in a tucked position;
Swim 3 widths of front crawl showing 2 appropriate turns;
Swim 3 widths of back crawl showing 2 backstroke turns;
Swim 3 widths of breaststroke showing 2 breast stroke turns;
Swim 2 widths butterfly;
Perform 2 jumps into deep water gaining height and taking up a different position in flight selected from straight, tuck, pike, turning, somersault;
Propel a ball for a minimum distance of 25 metres, controlling it throughout and demonstrating 2 changes of direction of at least 90 degrees;
Plunge dive into water of at least full reach depth, holding the glide for 5 metres

Plunge dive into water of at least full reach depth and tread water for one minute 




Water Safety Awards
Please note,
Googles cannot be used while swimming in clothes.
Swimming attire; Clothes must be worn every lesson until your child has completed all three awards to the required standard.

  • X2 long sleeve tops
  • X1 leggings or light tracksuit bottoms
  • Swimming costume/shorts must be worn under clothes


 Water Safety 1 Award

  1. Perform a swivel entry.
  2. Jump in and immediately rotate 180 degrees to travel back to the side.
  3. Float on the back for 30 seconds.
  4. Fully submerge, exhale and resurface.
  5. Log roll from floating on the front to floating on the back.
  6. Tread water in an upright position for 10 seconds without floatation equipment.
  7. Perform a signal for help on the back, whilst holding onto floatation equipment.
  8. Exit the water safely without support.
  9. Show an understanding of water safety.


Water Safety 2 Award

  1. Perform a fall in entry.
  2. Float on the back for 60 seconds without floatation equipment and explain why this is important.
  3. Tread water for 30 seconds without floatation equipment.
  4. Perform a rotation of 360 degrees whilst treading water without floatation equipment.
  5. Signal for help whilst treading water without floatation equipment.
  6. Swim on the front for 10 metres, log roll onto the back and then rest for 60 seconds; return to an upright position to tread water.
  7. Swim 10 metres on the front, log roll and swim 10 metres on the back to a floating object.
  8. Swim for 10 metres towards the side of the pool using long arm front paddle (survival stroke).
  9. Fully submerge to the pool floor; rhythmically bounce from the pool floor to the surface to take a breath; re-submerge. Repeat four times.
  10. Demonstrate the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) with a floating object.
  11. Climb out from the side, without using the steps.
  12. Recite and show understanding of the four key water safety messages.


Water Safety 3 Award

  1.  Perform a straddle entry.
  2. Complete a circuit of submerging and resurfacing under or through objects and collecting an object from floor. The circuit must include at least one head first and one feet first surface dive.
  3. Tread water for two minutes without floatation equipment rotating 360 degrees once.
  4. Float for 90 seconds, without floatation equipment with minimal movement in simulated rough/moving water.
  5. Swim a distance of 200 metres.
  6. Swim 50 metres using a recognisable stroke to a floating object then stop in deep water and signal for help.
  7. Perform the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) for three minutes with a lifejacket/Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
  8. Perform the Huddle Position with at least three other participants without floatation equipment; rotate and signal for help.
  9. Climb out from the side, without using the steps or rail or any other assistance.
  10. Perform a shout and signal rescue.
  11. Share at least three facts about the effects of cold water shock and show understanding of how to manage its effects.
  12. Give two examples of local hazards and how to minimise risks when around them.


 



Swimming Challenge Awards – Bronze

For the following grades Sections A and B may be completed on two different occasions, but each section must be completed without pause and in the order listed. This group of skills test the pupil’s ability:

Section A

To jump into water of at least full reach depth.
To swim 10 metres, followed by a surface-dive into water of at least full reach depth and under water swim for a distance of five metres.
To tread water in a vertical position for three minutes.
To scull head-first on the back for 15 metres with the feet at, or near, the surface throughout.

Section B

To swim 400 metres using two strokes. Changes of stroke can only occur at the completion of a length of the pool. A minimum of 100 metres is to be swum on each stroke.
To climb out at the deep end without assistance.

Swimming Challenge Awards – Silver

This group of skills tests the pupil’s ability:

Section A

To plunge dive into water of at least full reach depth.
To swim 100 metres in less than three minutes using any stroke. A change of stroke may only occur at the completion of a length of the pool.
To tread water for two minutes with one hand behind the back.
To swim 10 metres, followed immediately by two surface-dives into water of full reach depth, one head first and one feet first, bringing an object to the surface on each occasion.
To scull head first on the back for 10 metres and return by sculling 10 metres feet first. A horizontal position must be maintained throughout.

Section B

To swim 800 metres: 400 metres on the front and 400 metres on the back. A change of stroke may only occur every 50 metres.
To climb out at the deep end without assistance.

Swimming Challenge Awards – Gold

This group of skills tests the pupil’s ability:

Section A

To plunge dive into water of at least full reach depth and swim 100 metres in two minutes, 30 seconds or less, using two different strokes, 50 metres of each.
To tread water for three minutes with one hand remaining above the head throughout. The arm raised may be changed no more than five times.
To scull head-first on the back for 10 metres, move into a tucked position and turn through 360° keeping the head above water. Return to the starting point by sculling feet first with the feet at or near the surface throughout and the hands close to the hips.
To swim 10 metres, perform a forward somersault without touching the pool bottom and continue to swim in the same direction for a further 10 metres.

Section B

To swim 800 metres using three of the following strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, English backstroke or sidestroke for a minimum distance of 200 metres per stroke. A change of stroke may only occur every 100 metres. This swim to be completed in 25 minutes.
To climb out at the deep end without assistance.

Swimming Challenge Awards – Honours

This group of skills tests the pupil’s ability:

Section A

To make a straddle entry into water of at least full reach depth, swim five metres into a piked surface dive to retrieve an object weighing approximately 2kg from water of full reach depth; carry the object using a backstroke or sidestroke for a distance of 20 metres, to land it on the poolside.
To scull 10 metres head first on the back; complete a back somersault finishing in a back layout position; perform a roll to take up a front layout in a fully extended prone position; carry out a front somersault finishing in a front layout position; tuck and rotate backwards into a back layout position and continue to scull feet first for 15 metres. Throughout all sculling and layout positions, the hands must remain close to the hips and the feet must be kept together on or near the surface of the water.

Section B

Tests 3 and 4 are to be completed in a total time of 20 minutes without a pause.

To swim 200 metres front crawl, 200 metres backstroke and either 100 metres breaststroke or 50 metres butterfly. A change of stroke may only occur every 100 metres (except for butterfly).
To swim 500 metres freestyle during which surface-dive twice head first and twice feet first; on each surface-dive, swim through two hoops four metres apart without surfacing. The tops of the hoops are to be at least one metre below the surface of the water.