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These swim classification tests are a foundational unit of the Aquatics Continuum. All persons participating in BSA aquatics are classified according to swimming ability.
Swim Classification Procedures. The swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scout of America activity is a key element in both Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. The swim classification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season.
Swim Classification Procedures. The swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scout of America activity is a key element in both Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. The swim classification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season.
The Swimmers Test webpage provides information and guidelines for the Boy Scouts of America swimming test.
Forms and Documents. The Participant Guides will be emailed to all registered crews, and remain available through the “Resources” tab of the Sea Base website. As changes occur, the guides are updated and date stamped accordingly on each cover page.
Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense Training The Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training is available in the BSA Learn Center, accessed via My.Scouting. Log in to My.Scouting, and after logging in, click the “BSA Learn Center” image. Click Expanded Learning, then Program Safety, then Program Safety, and find the courses listed on the […]
The swim classification test done at a unit level should be conducted by one of the following Council-approved resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; Aquatics Supervisor; BSA Lifeguard; certified lifeguard; swimming
