Active Award D1

Developing Water Discovery

To achieve this award you must be able to:

1. Enter and exit the water safely and confidently. May be assisted.

2. Front float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position.

3. Back float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position.

4. Blow bubbles in water with the face fully submerged.

5. Front glide and kick for 3 metres with instructor assistance.

6. Back glide and kick for 3 metres with instructor assistance.

7. Experience balancing using a range of flotation aids in waist deep water.

8. With assistance submerge in waist deep water, open eyes and blow bubbles.
 

WATER SAFETY TIPS
 
#1 Safe Entry: Enter the water slowly and carefully in case the water is too deep.

#2 Go Together: When playing in and around water, an adult should always be with you.