To successfully pass Pre School Level 2

Glide on front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 15 seconds, then recover to a vertical position.

Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.

Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for a vertical position.

To pass Pre School Level 3, participants will learn to:

1 Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
2 Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.
3 Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

To successfully pass Pre School Level 1

To Enter independently, using either the ramp, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth1 and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds, then safely exit the water. (Children can walk, move along the gutter or “swim.”)

While in shallow water, glide on front for at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds, then recover to a vertical position.