Stage 3
1. JUMP IN FROM POOLSIDE AND SUBMERGE (MIN DEPTH. 0.9)
Toes over edge of pool, jump upwards and forwards whilst eyes are looking forward throughout, land feet first in water and let body fully submerge.
2. SINK, PUSH AWAY FROM WALL ON SIDE AND MAINTAIN A STREAMLINED POSITION
Swimmer starts by positioning themselves side-on to the wall. Push using two feet on the wall (parallel to surface of water). Ensure that hands are one hand on top of the other; arms extended over ears and ensure legs are together and toes pointed on pushing. Swimmer remains on side throughout.
3. PUSH AND GLIDE ON THE FRONT WITH ARMS EXTENDED AND LOG ROLL ONTO THE BACK
Push and glide on front, hands one on top of the other, arms extended and covering ears. Log roll/rotate after the push onto the back maintaining body alignment.
4. PUSH AND GLIDE ON THE BACK WITH ARMS EXTENDED AND LOG ROLL ONTO THE FRONT
Push and glide from the wall on the back, with arms extended. Hands one on top of the other. Log roll/rotate onto the front whilst maintaining body alignment.
5. TRAVEL ON THE FRONT, TUCK TO ROTATE AROUND THE HORIZONTAL AXIS TO RETURN ON THE BACK
Travel on front (feet off the floor), tuck tightly and rotate around the horizontal axis and return on the back without putting feet on the pool floor throughout.
6. FULLY SUBMERGE TO PICK UP AN OBJECT
Starting in the water, sink under the water eyes open with or without goggles. Pick up object with 2 hands and return to surface. If in deep water a suspended object may be used.
7. ANSWER CORRECTLY 3 QUESTIONS ON THE WATER SAFETY CODE
Three responses to the water safety code must include: ‘Don’t go alone’, ‘Go with a friend’, and ‘Tell someone where you are going’. Further details in water safety code can be found on the RLSS website, http://www.lifesavers.org
8. TRAVEL 10 METRES ON THE BACK
This must be performed without feet touching the pool bottom. Travel is defined as any means of moving independently around the pool using arms and legs.
9. TRAVEL 10 METRES ON THE FRONT
This must be performed without feet touching the pool bottom. Travel is defined as any means of moving independently around the pool using arms and legs.
10. EXIT THE WATER SAFELY
Participant may make use of: ladder or steps, climbing or use of disability hoist
