Why take SwimSafer Stage 1?
Gain water confidence
Learn general water safety
Acquire basic water movement techniques
What swimming skills and knowledge will you acquire in SwimSafer 1?
Entries & Exits
- Slide-in entry
- Exit using ladder and from pool edge
Sculling & Body Orientation
- Front float (mushroom or jellyfish), 5 sec, recover to standing-position
- Back float, 5 sec, recover to a standing position
Underwater Skills
- Submerge in waist deep water, open eyes and blow bubbles
Swimming Movements & Strokes
- Movement on front 10m (alternating arms & legs and/or simultaneous arms and legs)
- Movement on back 5m (alternating arms & legs and/or simultaneous arms and legs)
Survival & Activity Skills
- Signal distress
- Grasp a flotation aid and float for 10 seconds
- Move to the pool’s edge (with the float)
- Exit safely from water (dressed in swimwear, shorts, and t-shirt)
- Dressed in swimwear, shorts, and t-shirt demonstrate:
- Correctly fit a PFD, jump into the water, float for 30 seconds and then climb out of deep water"
Rescue Skills
- None
Swimming Knowledge
- Principles of Personal Safety and Survival
- Environmental Awareness
- Health Awareness
- Emergency Situations and Survival Techniques
- Rescues
Where are the SwimSafer 1 conducted?
North Area Pools
East Area Pools
West Area Pools
Central Area Pools
How often do we conduct SwimSafer?
Weekly*
Who can take up SwimSafer?
From 5 years old +
Who will be conducting the programme?
Swim Safer is conducted by experienced, expertly-trained, and certified swim instructors.
SwimSafer Certification
At the end of each stage, student will receive a stage completion e-certificate.
What's next after completing SwimSafer Stage1?
SwimSafer Stage 2
How to sign up for SwimSafer Stage 1?
Take SwimSafer today! Simply select your preferred day and time below.
When would you like to start?
Swimming Lessons - Home Query
Frequently Asked Questions
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Terms and Conditions
You are required to declare any medical conditions that you have or have had in the past. The school has the right to withdraw your enrolment if regarded medically unsuitable for the programme.