Goldfish Series

This programme is designed to be the next stage for swimmers who have progressed through either the STAnley First Steps Series or Octopus Series.

The Goldfish series is an exciting series of 3 progressive awards expanding on skills in a fun, progressive, challenging and rewarding way.

On completion of this series, swimmers will be able to swim 15 metres without any aid as well as perform basic floats.

Answer 2 water safety questions
Enter the water with a step or jump entry, tread water for 5 seconds, swim to poolside
Push and glide, and hold the streamlined position for 5 seconds
Push and glide, or swim to the bottom of the pool, to retrieve an object
Swim 5 metres on front, roll over and swim 5 metres on back
Perform dolphin leg kick on the front or back for 5 metres
Scull head first for 2 metres
Scull feet first, using a woggle for support
Show rhythmical breathing in front crawl for 10 metres, using a woggle or float
Swim a recognisable breaststroke for 5 metres

Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated. Learners may work towards the 5 metre Distance award and I Can Swim or Good Stroke badges.

Answer 2 water safety questions
Perform a back float, tuck to a front float and return to a standing position
Scull head first for 5 metres, and feet first for 3 metres
Push and glide on the back, tuck, rotate to the front and return to the starting point
Swim 10 metres of a recognised front stroke, either front crawl or breaststroke. Learner’s first choice
Swim back crawl for 10 metres
Swim 5 metres of a recognised front stroke. Learner’s second choice
Push and glide to the bottom of the pool, tuck, place feet on the bottom and spring up
Perform a mushroom float and hold for 3 seconds, extend to a front float and return to a standing position
Enter the water with a step or jump entry, swim 5 metres on the front, then swim to poolside and exit water safely

Buoyancy aids may not be used, unless stated. Learners may work towards the 10 metre Distance award and Kingfisher 1.

Answer 2 water safety questions
Perform 2 different types of entries and tread water for 15 seconds each time; performed in shoulder-deep water
Swim 15 metres of back crawl
Swim 15 metres of a recognised front stroke, either front crawl or breaststroke
Swim 10 metres, holding a float under each arm, using lifesaving backstroke leg kick
Swim 5 metres, dolphin leg kick on front
Swim 5 metres, dolphin leg kick on back
Perform a handstand with both hands on the pool floor; performed in chest-deep water
Perform a horizontal float on the back and hold for 5 seconds, roll on to the front, hold for 5 seconds, roll to the original back float position and hold for 5 seconds
Submerge, push and glide on the side, roll to a face down position