Duckling Awards

Duckling 1

1. to make a supervised safe entry into the water with the support of the teacher;
2. to kick 2 metres on the back with the support of the teacher;
3. to float on the back with the support of the teacher behind the head;
4. to blow bubbles at the water surface;
5. to wet the head without submersion;
6. to travel without assistance 2 metres to a floating object.

Duckling 2

1. to make a sitting entry with the support of the teacher;
2. to blow an object for a distance of 2 metres;
3. using any buoyancy aids, rotate through 180 without assistance;
4. to move 5 metres along the rail or wall without assistance;
5. to travel 3 metres using arms and / or legs without assistance;
6. to submerge the face with confidence.

Duckling 3

1. to make a supervised jump to the teacher with or without support;
2. to kick 5 metres on the front holding a float ( the teacher may hold the other end of the float)
3. to blow bubbles with the mouth in the water;
4. to float on front or back without support;
5. to travel 5 metres on the front to the side of the pool;
6. to show a torpedo shape on the front or back when pushed to a partner

Duckling 4

1. Jump unaided, but supervised, into the water.
2. Submerge completely.
3. Rotate through 360 degrees either horizontally or vertically
4. Show a mushroom OR star float
5. Travel without assistance 10 metres on the front or back
6. Climb out of the water with assistance if required

Duckling 5

1. Show the sequence - to jump in the water, turn around, swim back to the point of entry and hold the rail or side.
2. Submerge completely and blow bubbles under the water.
3. Push and glide achieving a distance of 2 metres on the front or back.
4. Float on the front or back and regain standing/vertical position.
5. Swim 5 metres on the front or back using an over the water arm recovery.
6. Exit safely showing correct use of the ladder (or steps if no ladder is available).