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The Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol's three levels - Rookie, Ranger, and Star - continue to develop participants' swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society's Bronze medal awards.

Prerequisite Required - Completed Swimmer 6 or Swim Assessment Click here to learn more

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Rookie, Ranger, Star
Rookie Patrol (8-10 hr.): Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving Sport skills include a 25 m obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.
Ranger Patrol (8-10 hr.): Swimmers develop better strokes over 75 m swims of each stroke. They tackle Lifesaving Sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.
Star Patrol (8-10 hr.): Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300 m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100 m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water. Prerequisite: None.

Activity

Swim for Life - Canadian Swim Patrol (Swimmer 7, 8 & 9) #51420

Sub-Activities

• Swim for Life - Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol)
• Swim for Life - Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol)
• Swim for Life - Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol)
• Swim for Life - Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol)
• Swim for Life - Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol)
• Swim for Life - Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol)