Distance Series

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Distance Awards

The distance series is a range of awards designed to increase stamina and improve stroke technique over specific distances:

  • The 5, 10, 15 and 20 metre awards may be achieved by swimming the distance using any stroke or paddle.
  • The 25 metre award must be achieved by swimming a recognised stroke. Part of the distance covered should be in water deeper than 1.5m if this is available.
  • The 50 metre to 5000 metre awards must be swum continuously using one stroke or a combination of recognised strokes.
  • The pool side may be touched to turn but not to rest.
 Distance Badge

Blank Distance Certificates

The STA has developed a new A5 distance certificate specifically for teenagers and adults, or those who may not want the colourful animated scenes on the current A4 certificates, or a badge. The certificates have been left blank to enable the teacher to complete them with the distance achieved, and how the distance was swum if appropriate.