Safe Swim Defense
The system used to ensure each scout never swims alone.
What is the Buddy System
Another name for the racing backstroke.
What is the Back Crawl.
The test starts by jumping ________ into water over your head.
What is feetfirst.
Being prepared means learning lifesaving techniques _________ you need them.
What is before.
This is a good way to rest face down in the water, especially when the water is rough.
What is Survival Float.
The name for a swimming area free of hazards.
What is Safe Area.
This kick powers the sidestroke.
What is the Scissors kick.
Water should be at least this deep and you should be able to see the bottom before diving headfirst.
What is 7 feet deep.
This rescue can be performed while staying on dry land and using your hand, a pole, branch, paddle, etc.
What is Reach.
The chest of the shortest swimmer.
What is the maximum depth of the non-swimmers safe area?
An adult leader trained in Safe Swim Defense who supervises the swimming activities.
What is Qualified Supervision/Supervisor.
This stroke is ideal for long swims and has a restful, energy-saving glide.
What is the Elementary Backstroke or Resting Backstroke
You must swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of these strokes.
What is sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, crawl.
For this rescue you might use a ring bouy, life jacket, or other items that float.
What is Throw.
12 feet
What is the maximum depth of a safe swim area?
The 3 ability groups for swimmers.
What is Nonswimmer, Beginner, and Swimmer.
This stroke is done on your stomach and has 3 motions-the flutter kick, the arm stroke, and rhythmic breathing.
What is the Front Crawl.
You must swim 25 yards using this easy resting stroke.
What is Elementary Backstroke.
This rescue might involve reaching and throwing from the water instead of the shore.
What is Rowing.
This rescue involves 2 people with at least 1 strong swimmers using a line/rope to help rescue someone.
What is Line & Tender Rescue.
These trained observers must be on duty whenever and wherever scouts are swimming.
What is Response Personnel.
This stroke was named after John Trudgen who introduced it at a swimming competition in 1868.
What is Trudgen.
The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one of these.
What is sharp turn.
Use this rescue only if there is no other way to save a person and you are trained in lifesaving.
What is Go with or for support.
Name at least 3 merit badges that can be earned that involve knowing how to swim and swimming safety.
What is swimming, lifesaving, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, motorboating, whitewater, small-boat sailing, water sports....