Submersion, Streamlining & Independent Kicking

Stage Overview

Stage 3 introduces full submersion, object retrieval from the pool floor, 10 metre unaided travel and the critical Water Safety Code.

Assessment Criteria

1. Jump in from poolside and submerge.
2. Sink, push away from the wall, maintain a streamlined position.
3. Push and glide on the front, log roll onto the back.
4. Push and glide on the back, log roll onto the front.
5. Travel 5 metres on the front, tuck to rotate onto the back, return 5 metres on the back.
6. Fully submerge to pick up an object from the pool floor.
7. Correctly identify 3 of the 4 key water safety messages.
8. Push and glide, travel 10 metres on the back.
9. Push and glide, travel 10 metres on the front.
10. Tuck float and hold for 3 seconds.
11. Exit the water without using the steps.