January 15 - March 05, 2025
SAC Canadian Swim Patrol Rookie & Ranger (Swimmer 7 & 8)
Sechelt Aquatic Centre (SAC) • 5500 Shorncliffe Avenue Sechelt, BC, Canada V0N 3A1 Organized by SCRD
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Description
Rookie PatrolRecommended: Completed Swimmer 6.
Swimmers continue developing front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Swimmers develop individual fitness to meet a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Water proficiency skills include swimming with clothes, ready position, and feet- first/head-first surface dives. Demonstrating the ability to conduct a primary assessment and calling EMS are included as first aid skills. Victim recognition and throwing assists are other key elements of the program.
Ranger Patrol (Swimmer 8)
Recommended: Completed Swimmer 7
Ranger Patrol enhances capability in the water including stride entries and underwater, forward and backward somersaults. Swimmers learn lifesaving sport skills with a lifesaving stroke medley, timed object support and a non-contact rescue with a buoyant aid. Eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels are developed to meet a 200m timed swim. First aid focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures.
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Sub-Activities
Age and Gender
Ages 8-12 · Co-Ed