**Troops are to sign up for this activity during one of the 20-minute time slots. Please contact michaela.freiburger@scouting.org if there is an individual accomodation request.** 

Each Session, two per time slot, is for reservations of up to 15 total youth and/or adults (total of 30 per 20-minutes). Names will be provided at sign-in on Sunday, May 19. 

The swim classification of individuals participating in a BSA activity is a key element in Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. These swim classification tests are a foundational unit of the Aquatics Continuum.

All persons participating in BSA aquatics are classified according to swimming ability. The classification tests and test procedures have been developed and structured to demonstrate a skill level consistent with the individual's circumstances in the water.

SWIMMER’S TEST:
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting back stroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

BEGINNER’S TEST:
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.

Anyone who has not completed the beginner or swimmer tests is classified as a nonswimmer.

REGARDLESS OF WHERE OR WHEN THE SWIM TEST IS GIVEN THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES APPLY:
• Each component of the test is important. The test must not be changed either to assist the Scout or to expedite the process.
• The test must be completed without aid or support. Aid includes lifejackets, wetsuits, fins, etc. Swim goggles may be used to avoid eye irritation.
• Swim tests must be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of the outdoor season.

The swim classification test performed at a unit level is to 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 will utilize chapter 5 of the BSA Aquatics Supervision Guide.