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Swim Test


The Junior Training swim test entails:

  • Students are shown on land how to put a life jacket on while in the water. 
  • Each student takes their life jacket off 
  • Each student goes into the water and treads water. 
  • The instructors toss the life jackets into the water near the respective student. 
  • The student puts on their life jacket while in the water.
  • Once all buckles and zippers on the student's life jacket are completely secured, the instructors assist them getting out of the water.
  • The purpose of the test is to insure the students know how to remove and put on their life jacket while in the water in an emergency situation.