Safe swim defense does not apply to boating or water activities such as waterskiing or swamped boat drills that are covered by safety afloat guidelines. Have scouts draw the ideal swim area and label what makes it safe. One of the best opportunities for safe swim defense training is in summer camp. Safe swim defense resource sheet attached to this syllabus audiovisual. All principles of safe swim defense must be followed at the time of the test, including adult leadership. Canoeswim study guides troop 2 santa monica boy scouts.
Bsa safe swim defense all swimming activity in scouting is conducted according to safe swim defense standards. Safe swim defense and safety afloat training and policies must be followed at all times during any water related activities. A yes, qualified supervision is first, discipline is last. Everything you need to know to keep your kids safe when swimming. Lives can be saved with proper supervision and training. C yes, however different information is presented for each defense. Qualified supervision all swimming activity must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the. Th is pr esen tation m ay be r eprod uced and us ed local ly by scou ting v olun teers f or training purposes consis tent wi th the prog rams of the b oy s couts of am erica. These are adopted from the bsa safe swim defense policies, and are in general a set of guidelines and. Safe swim defense is required procedure in all learning for life swimming activities.
The guide to safe scouting provides an overview of scouting. Archery and bb gun activities are restricted to day camps, cub. Note that several safety afloat elementsprobably the most important. Discuss the prevention and treatment of health concerns that could occur while swimming, including hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion. Support the national state kiwi swim safe achievement certificate.
Troop 5 from clearwater florida made this video to teach the scouts about safe swim defense. Explain how bsas safe swim defense plan anticipates, helps prevent, and provides responses to likely hazards you may encounter during swimming activities. These are adopted from the bsa safe swim defense policies, and are in general a set of guidelines and recommended practices that each local unit should follow. Qualified supervision all swimming must be supervised by an adult 21 years of age or older. Swim classification tests safe swim defense and safety afloat guidelines tailor activities to swimming ability. Aug 01, 2009 troop 5 from clearwater florida made this video to teach the scouts about safe swim defense. B yes, discipline is last and qualified supervision is first.
Properlyfitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet. Paddle craft safety to assist in the planning and conduct of all activities afloat. Safe area all swimming areas must be carefully inspected and prepared for. Safe swim defense standards apply at backyard, hotel, apartment, and public pools. Knowledge of the eight points of safe swim defense are required for some bsa recognitions.
Any swimming done in conjunction with the activity must be within bsa safe swim defense standards. Explain that the safety afloat plan parallels the successful approach of the highly regarded safe swim defense, which has given the bsa one of the best watersafety records of any youth organization. Before a bsa group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete safe swim defense training, have a. Bring your current medical form parts a and b doctors signature is not required, evidence of current certification in safety afloat or safe swim defense, as applicable, and the aquatics supervision manual. Adult leaders supervising a swimming activity must have completed safe swim defense training within the. Also works with the latest version of safari and internet explorer v11. Whenever scouts swim, the bsas safe swim defense plan must be followed.
Safe swim area check waterfront areas for rocks, stumps, deep holes, and currents. Av09v029, is available for units to borrow from local scout council service centers. Jun 23, 2011 before a bsa group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete safe swim defense training, have a commitment card no. It is strongly recommended that all units have at least one adult or older youth member currently trained in bsa aquatics supervision. Safe swim defense display a copy of the safe swim defense leaflet. Following the guidelines set in the bsa safe swim defense, in water at least 7 feet deep, show a standing headfirst dive from a dock or pool deck. Pack overnight campout site appraisal form this site appraisal form is to be used by the local bsa council to evaluate pack overnight family camping locations. Establish an aquatic pathway that can lead to other aquatic sports such as competitive swimming, flipper ball, water polo, snorkelling, underwater hockey, surfing, surf lifesaving, kayaking, boating and diving. Therefore, the unit leader needs to provide opportunities for swim classification before aquatics outings. Before a bsa group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete safe swim defense training, have a commitment card no. Greater tampa bay area, bsa aquatics training spring. Safe swim defense tour the swimming area and point out how it complies with safe swim defense. Safe swim defense and safety afloat training programs are available online at my.
Do a headfirst surface dive to a depth of at least 5 feet and swim underwater for three strokes. This is the training referenced in bsas safe swim defense and safety afloat guidelines. Physical fitness have a complete health history from a physician, parent, or legal guardian. Safe swim defense certificates boy scouts of america. Since i am focusing on aquatics this month, i want to encourage everyone involved in scouting to be aware of safe swim defense. The certificate will be emailed to you from the red cross with in 2 business days after completing the class please check your spam folder if you do not get the email. Any swimming done in conjunction with the activity afloat must be supervised in accordance with bsa safe swim defense standards. The purpose of the guide to safe scouting is to prepare members of the boy scouts of america to conduct scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner.
Safe swim defense boy scouts of america capitol area. Download pdf summary swimming, kayaking, or any aquatic activity will have potential hazards, even for advanced participants. Safe swim defense and safety afloat govern bsa swimming and boating activities. Scoutingbsalifesaving merit badge wikibooks, open books. Safety afloat below needed for canoeing merit badge tests, and first class safety afloat. Camp bowman leaders guide 2018 goshen scout reservation. Identify any hazards found and explain how these can be corrected. You have successfully added safe swim defense certificates to your shopping cart. Safe swim defense provides the steps which a bsa unit must take to safely participate in an activity which involves swimming. It should be a part of the leaders training at summer camp and. This is the handson, inon water training for supervisors of any scouting swimming or boating activity. Immediately after completion of the swimmers test, swim continuously for an additional 450 yards. At least one adult leader in each crew must complete wilderness first aid training wfa and basic cpraed from an agency approved by the american camping association.
Lifeguards on duty have one lifeguard for every 10 swimmers. Since snorkeling is a swimming activity, safe swim defense guidelines are applicable. Swimming safety tips whether its a trip to the beach or a dip in the community or backyard pool, you can ensure that swimming is as safe as it is fun by following a few basic safety tips. General information safety afloat training is designed for all authorized boating activities. In 86% of emergency department visits for medicine poisoning, the child got into medicine belonging to a parent or grandparent. Safe swim defense reminders acronymsmnemonics here are a couple which will help you to remember the key water safety guidelines. The training consists of a classroom portion and water sessions. Refer to the age appropriate guidelines to scouting document, in the guide to safe scouting 19.
Troop 5 is a boy scout troop located in clearwater, florida. Safe swim defense bsa groups shall use safe swim defense for all swimming activities. Safe swim defense boy scouts of america capitol area council. Jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place. Qualified supervisionall swimming must be supervised by an adult 21 years of. Scoutbook boy scouts swimming merit badge requirements.
May, 2014 requirements for the swimming merit badge. Pdqballs is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms. Qualified supervision, buddy system, ability groups, lifeguard, lookout, safe swim area boy scout safe swim defense suggest new definition. Lookout station a lookout where heshe can see and hear everything in all areas. Safe swim defense before a bsa group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete safe swim defense training, have a commitment card no. Meet sea base medical requirements medically approved for participation completed bsa youth protection training completed bsa safe swim defense training completed bsa safety afloat training completed bsa hazardous weather training. Contact debbie at 9737659322x 239 with any questions. For additional information on safety afloat, go to. Snorkeling safety is the recommended procedure for conducting bsa swimming activities using masks, fins, and snorkels. Protection training, bsa safe swim defense, bsa safety afloat, and bsa hazardous weather training. Snorkeling safety clarifies and extends safe swim defense concepts to situations encountered during training and open water snorkeling. The swim tests must be renewed annually, preferably at the beginning of each outdoor season.
Aquatics activities at district and council day and resident camps should follow appropriate national camp accreditation program ncap standards. All swimming activity must be supervised by an adult at least 21 years of age and trained in lfl safe swim defense. The following guidelines are defenses for providing a safe swimming experience on any b. Discuss the bsa safe swim defense plan and explain how it is used to protect sea scouts and other groups during swimming activities vocabulary turbid water. All participants in official scouting activities should become familiar with the guide to safe scouting and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede boy scouts of america policies and guidelines. It covers the skills needed to meet safe swim defense and safety afloat policies applied at the unit level. Unit swim test procedures the swim classification of individuals participating in a boy scouts of america activity is a key element in both safe swim defense and safety afloat. The eight points of safe swim defense are as follows. Come to the surface, take a breath, and repeat the sequence twice.
For second class rank requirements p physical fitness be fit to swim physical exam by doctor may be needed. The first and last point of both safety afloat and safe swim defense are the same. Swimming merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Safe swim defense training and safety afloat training are prerequisites for these courses. Safe area all swimming areas must be carefully inspected and prepared for safety prior to each activity.
If the scout lacks training in either first aid or cpr, then the counselor should teach the skills if he or she is qualified, or. Are there any restrictions on the part of the participant. At least one leader must be trained in first aid that includes cpr. The intent of requirements and 15 is to reinforce skills and knowledge previously learned or to teach them for the first time. Safe swim defense 8 classification of swimming ability 10 distance and competitive swimming in open water 10 snorkeling in open water 10. Av09v029 leadership support service course content introduction safe swim defense training is intended for use with scouts and scouters in a variety of situations. Swim tests conducted by council personnel during or just before summer camp give the unit one way to determine swimming ability. Explain to your counselor how scoutings safe swim defense plan anticipates, helps prevent and mitigate, and provides responses to likely hazards you may encounter during swimming activities.