In order to provide the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills swimmers should attempt all 10 aspects of the award but are only required to pass 8.

Skill Development

• A Front Crawl racing start, including the correct response to commands and the transition to the stroke
• A Back Crawl racing start, including the transition to the stroke
• A Breaststroke racing start including the transition to the stroke
• Swim one length ( min 20 metres) combining an alternating arm action and a simultaneous leg kick
• Swim one length ( min 20 metres) combining a simultaneous arm action and an alternating leg kick

Stroke Development 

• From a racing start demonstrate an individual medley covering one length on each stroke ( minimum 20m on each stroke) Efficient technique must be shown throughout
• A Back Crawl tumble turn covering a minimum distance of 5 metres before and after the turn
• Swim 4 x 1 length on Front Crawl or Back Crawl accurately counting the number of single arm strokes for each length.  Rest 15-20 seconds between each length
• Swim 4 x 1 length on Butterfly or Breaststroke accurately counting the number of strokes for each length.  Rest 15 - 20 seconds between each length
• Swim 100m on own choice of stroke showing a correct start, turn and finish and showing efficient technique throughout

All strokes are assessed in accordance with the ASA stroke descriptors with regard to basic, efficient and effective techniques.