STAnley 4 – 5

Progression to swimming 5m independently
This series teaches basic water skills and safety, creating a baseline for a lifetime of swimming. Combined with the 5m award, children are being readied for independent lessons.
Parents are in the water supporting children for STAnley 4-5 as they work to achieve their first distance award!
  • There are 2 badges in this series
  •  and 1 distance award.

Please click on the badges below to view the skills list.

STANley First Steps 4

STAnley Badge 4
  • 1. Answer 2 questions on poolside safety
  • 2. Swim 5 metres of front paddle, roll onto back and swim 5 metres on the back
  • 3. Bob up and down, submerging the face 4 times, exhaling underwater
  • 4. Pick up an object from below the water surface
  • 5. Perform 2 float positions, which may be in a sequence and performed on the front or the back
  • 6. Push and glide on back, tuck and roll forward to return to poolside
  • 7. Tread water, using arms and legs
  • 8. Attempt a circular action of either arms or legs
  • 9. Jump or step into pool safely unaided
  • 10. Climb out of pool safely unaided
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