Awards
Frog


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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