Starfish Swimming Core Skill Achievement Stages

WHITE

If the student...

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Is afraid of the water

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Can't swim at all

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Will not get face wet

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BLUE

If the student...

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Can swim underwater or

on the surface, getting an occasional breath

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RED

If the student...

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Can't swim without support, but loves the water

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Will get face wet

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Will jump in

GREEN

If the student...

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Can tread water for at least 15 seconds

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Can swim freestyle with rotary (side) breathing

YELLOW

If the student...

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Is not afraid

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Can float on front and back

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Can jump in and return to surface unassisted

STROKE SCHOOL

If the student...

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Has achieved a GREEN Starfish Swim School Award Patch

and

wants to learn or refine backstroke, breaststroke, & butterfly