Brownies Swimmer Badges

There are 2 Swimmer badges for the Brownies. You do not have to have gained the Swimmer badge before attempting the Swimmer Advanced Badge.

Swimmer

1) Do all of the following.

Safely enter shallow water without using steps
Submerge yourself in shallow water and blow bubbles for three seconds.
On your front, push and glide from the side or bottom of the pool to a standing position.
Swim ten metres front crawl.
Swim ten metres back crawl.
Swim ten metres breaststroke.
On either your front or your back, float for 20 seconds.
Swim 25 metres without stopping, using any stroke.

2) Do all of the following (water safety).

Know why you should not run on the poolside.
Know what you should do before getting into the pool.
Be able to tell which is the shallow end and which is the deep end of a pool.
Know what to do if you feel unwell in or near the pool, and if another swimmer is having difficulties.

1) Do all of the following:

2) Do both of the following.

Discuss with the tester the importance of hygiene and safety rules at your regular swimming pool
Know where it is safe to dive into a pool and what precautions you should take before diving.

3) Take part in one of the following as a taster session:

The tester should be a qualified swimming instructor, swimming teacher or a suitably experienced adult.

When picking up an object from the floor the water must be a minimum of 75cm deep

When swimming using any strokes swimmers should only use the major competitive strokes and demonstrate a good style

Clauses may be adapted to suit a Brownies needs, and should remain challenging.

Other swimming awards can qualify for the badges - ask the instructor to check the syllabus