STAnley 1 – 3

For beginners from the age of 3 and up
This series teaches basic water skills and safety, creating a baseline for a lifetime of swimming.
Parents are in the water supporting children for STAnley 1-3
  • There are 3 badges in this series
  •  and 0 distance awards.

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STANley First Steps 1

STAnley Badge 1
  • 1. Identify the teacher
  • 2. Enter the water safely
  • 3. Splash feet at water’s surface while supported by wall/ woggle/adult and then return to a standing position
  • 4. Walk forwards, backwards and sideways through the water unaided for 5 metres.If in deeper water, unassisted walking actions may be substituted
  • 5. Move through the water on the front for 2 metres, turn around and move back to start position
  • 6. Move through the water for 2 metres on the back, roll to regain feet.
  • 7. Blow a small object across the pool for 2 metres
  • 8. Travel under a woggle bridge and through a shower created by a watering can
  • 9. Push and glide on the front
  • 10. Exit pool safely
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