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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 swim classification of individuals participating in a Boy Scouts 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 swim classification test performed at a unit level should be conducted by one of the following council-approved resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; BSA Lifeguard; BSA Swimming & Water Rescue; or other lifeguard, swimming instructor, etc. Test administrators should utilize chapter 5 of the
This swim classification test can be done at the unit level by one of the following resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor; BSA Lifeguard; certified lifeguard; swimming instructor; swim coach; or Adult supervisor who is familiar with the basic
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 instructor; or swim coach.
Scouting recognizes three basic swimming classifica-tions: swimmer, beginner, and nonswimmer. Swim clas-sification tests should be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the season. The swimmer test demonstrates the minimum level of swimming ability required for safe deepwater swimming.
The video below shows you how a BSA swim test should be conducted, and will also give you a quick overview of the acceptable swimming strokes. Take 3 minutes to watch it, as this clip provides some great information.
