Swimming belt loops
Remember the belt loops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult. No specific requirements are usually listed in the booklets. The check list is only a guide.
Never swim alone!! This belt loop requires an adult to be present at all times.
To earn the belt loop:
_____1. Know and practice water safety rules. Explain the buddy system.
_____2. Learn to be comfortable in the water by playing water games such as treasure hunt, shark, water dodge ball, or a game you make up.
_____3. If you do not know how to swim learn to swim using the paddle stroke or crawl.
_____4. If you already know how to swim, attempt to pass the Scouting beginner swim test. Jump feet first into water over your head, surface, level off, swim 25 yards/meters, turn sharply without support, and swim back to the starting point.
_____5. If you have previously passed the beginner test, attempt to pass the Scouting swimmer test. Swimmers must swim 75 yards/meters in a strong manner with either a sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen or crawl stroke; continue to swim another 25 yards/meters on the back with an easy, resting stroke; and rest by floating with minimum movement for 1 minute.
_____6. Demonstrate good sportsmanship while participating in this sport.
I certify that _________ has completed the minimum requirements to receive the belt loop.
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