It is essential that Nippers have completed their pool proficiencies before they participate in any water based activities. The criteria for the proficiencies are as follows:
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Under 6’s
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Kick on wall with face in water and 30 second float
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Under 7’s
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Torpedo (push off wall) with face in water and 30 second float
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Under 8’s
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25 metre freestyle swim and 1 minute float/tread water
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Under 9’s
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50 metre freestyle swim and 1 minute float
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Under 10’s
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100 metre freestyle swim and 1.5 minute float
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Under 11’s
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100 metre freestyle swim and 2 minute float
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Under 12’s
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200 metre freestyle swim and 2 minute float
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Under 13’s
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300 metre freestyle swim and 3 minute float
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Under 14’s
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400 metre freestyle swim (in less than 9 minutes) and 3 minute float
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