Awards

Frog

Frog CertificateFrog Badge

Frog Award

Recommended age:

16 months - 2 1/2 years

This award provides a structured framework to enable learning and self-discovery through a fun environment.

Award:

Certificate & Badge

Award Conditions

Aims:

  • To provide a structured framework to enable learning and self discovery to take place in safety.
  • To provide the adult with the knowledge of the correct handling techniques to enable basic swimming movements and skills to take place.
  • To provide a programme which takes into account the relationship between development and performance in the water.

 

Conditions:


The following conditions must be fulfilled:

  • Perform the following safe entries (with manual assistance): (1) Sit and Swivel (2) Steps and (3) Sit and Fall.
  • Demonstrate extended arm tows (prone & supine), maintaining flat body position, with minimal support encouraging a kicking action.
  • Demonstrate a two handed prone hold, with the child held to one side of adult, to allow free arm action.
  • Permit water to be poured over face.
  • Submerge mouth and nose and blow bubbles.
  • Float in different shapes with aids.
  • Propel independently either prone or supine, incorporating arm and leg action, using aids and no manual assistance.
  • Demonstrate a safe exit via the steps (with or without assistance).

 

Additional Notes:

  • Children should be 16 months - 2 1/2 years.
  • Children should be under the supervision of an adult in the water.

 

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