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 straddle jump entry into water of at least full reach height
• From a head first surface dive swim underwater for a distance of 5 metres and pick up an object using both hands; return the object to the side and then climb out unaided
• Starting with a push and glide demonstrate a forward somersault
• Scull head first, on the back, for 5 metres; rotate to front; somersault, scull 5 metres feet first on the back

Stroke Development 

• Kick 20 metres using an efficient Front Crawl leg action, holding a float
• Kick 20 metres using an efficient Breaststroke leg action, holding a float
• Kick 20 metres using an efficient Back Crawl leg action, arms extended behind head
• Swim 25 metres full stroke Breaststroke showing basic technique
• Swim 25 metres full stroke Front Crawl showing basic technique
• Swim 25 metres full stroke Back Crawl showing basic technique

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