1. Complete these three requirements for Belt Loop (Year One):
   
   

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   Explain basic rules of safety for swimming. Emphasize the buddy system.
   
   

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   Pass the "beginner" swim level test.
   
   

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   Demonstrate the ability to float on your back.

   
   
   
2. Earn the Swimming Belt Loop and complete five of the following requirements for the Swimming Pin (Year Two):
   
   

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   Learn two of the following strokes: crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, or breaststroke.
   
   

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   Learn two of the following floating skills: jellyfish float, turde float, canoe (prone) float.
   
   

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   Using a kickboard, demonstrate three kinds of kicks.
   
   

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   Play a water game with your Den/Patrol or family.
   
   

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   Visit with a lifeguard and talk about swimniing safety in various situations (pool, lake, river, ocean). Learn about the training a lifeguard needs for his or her job.
   
   

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   Explain the three rescue techniques of Reach, Throw, and Go.
   
   

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   Take swimming lessons.
   
   

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   Attend a swim meet at a school or community pool.
   
   

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   Tread water for 30 seconds.
   
   

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   Learn about a U.S. swimmer who has earned a medal in the Olympics.

   
   
3. Earn the Swimming Belt Loop and Swimming Pin and complete remaining requirements above to earn the Swimming Letter (Year Three).

To help with Den/Patrol organization: Print out this page, check off requirement as completed, and turn in to Leader when all requirements for Belt Loop, Pin, or Letter are completed.

• Water Safety - Do you know how to keep safe by the water? Check out this site and you'll soon know everything you need to know!
  
  
• Freddo Frog's Pond - Internet home of Cadbury Chocolate's Freddo Frog from Australia. Learn about Australian environmental and swimming safety campaigns, play games, or send e-mail to Freddo.
  
  
• All About Swimming - Includes information on the history of swimming, water safety, and swimming basics, as well as synchronized swimming and water polo.