Where: Oak Point Recreation Center
Cost: $3/Scout, $6/Adult
The purpose of this event: Allow the Troop Scouts and Adults a chance to pass the BSA Swim Test prior to our Canoeing Camp-out. This is a test that we administer annually that covers any water events the Troop chooses to undertake until next spring.
Swim tests are also mandatory for those attending summer camp and aquatic high adventure bases (Northern Tier, Sea Base, and Summit Whitewater Crews).
All Scouts are encouraged to attend (otherwise you will need to find an alternate way to demonstrate you've completed the classification test described below).
See the flier for full details
BSA SWIM TEST
Guide to Safe Scouting says:
Operation of any boat on a float trip is limited to youth and adults who have completed the BSA swimmer classification test. Swimmers must complete the following test, which must be administered annually.
Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
Note: It is not a timed test, you just have to complete the requirements. Any Scouts that are First Class or above can leave at this point.
TFC RANK REQUIREMENTS:
If some want to stay and work on swimming requirements, they are listed on the flier.
I wondered if there were YouTube videos for these requirements, and OF COURSE THERE ARE…
Lester Cox
Scoutmaster
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