Second Class: Rec 8a: Safe Swim
8a: Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
Before your troop can jump in, the following precautions must be taken.
- One adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training. (at a minimum)
- The trained adult leader must have their certification card.
- Trained adult must agree to use the eight defenses.
- Each boy must pass a swim check
Eight Defenses for Safe Swim (review before each swimming activity)
- Qualified Supervisor
- Physical Fitness
- Safe Area
- Lifeguard on Duty
- Lookout
- Ability Groups
- Buddy System
- Discipline