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Pool Snorkelling Programme
The STA Pool Snorkelling Programme is a series of 3 progressive awards (levels 1, 2 and 3), which are designed to introduce anyone from the age of 8 to the skills and techniques required for safe and enjoyable snorkelling in a pool environment.
All participants must be a minimum of 8 years of age and competent swimmers.
Competent Swimmers are defined as:
Levels 1 and 2 - Swimmers who are able to:
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Swim unaided for at least 50m.
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Enter deep water by jumping /striding and recover to a swimming/tread water position.
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Swim without swimming goggles.
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Tread water/float for a minimum period of 30 seconds.
(e.g. Swimmers holding Shark 1 or equivalent.)
Levels 3 - in addition to the skills above swimmers who are able to:
- Swim unaided for at least 100m.
- Tread water/float for a minimum period of 1 minute.
(e.g. Swimmers holding Shark 3 or equivalent.)
Students who successfully demonstrate competence in all the assessment criteria and achieve the prescribed learning outcomes will be eligible for the appropriate Pool Snorkelling Award (levels 1-3). These are available for purchase in advanced from the STA.
Swimming Teachers and/or Teacher/Examiners are able to teach the Snorkelling Awards within their lesson programme provided they attend a seminar of instruction.
Holders of an appropriate Snorkelling Instructors certificate do not need to attend this seminar.
For Pool Snorkelling downloads and resources please click here.
To find Snorkelling Seminars in your area please click here.
