Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in
a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their
parents or adult partners. Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins. |
Belt Loop
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| Complete these three requirements: |
| ______ 1. |
Explain basic rules of safety for swimming. Emphasize the buddy system. |
| ______ 2. |
Pass the "beginner" swim level test. |
| ______ 3. |
Demonstrate the ability to float on your back. |
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Sports Pin
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| Earn the Swimming belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements: |
| ______ 1. |
Learn two of the following strokes: crawl, backstroke, elementary
backstroke, sidestroke, or breaststroke. |
| ______ 2. |
Learn two of the following floating skills: jellyfish float, turtle float,
canoe (prone) float. |
| ______ 3. |
Using a kickboard, demonstrate three kinds of kicks. |
| ______ 4. |
Play a water game with your den or family. |
| ______ 5. |
Visit with a lifeguard and talk about swimming safety in various situations
(pool, lake, river, ocean). Learn about the training a lifeguard needs
for his or her job. |
| ______ 6. |
Explain the three rescue techniques of Reach, Throw, and Go. |
| ______ 7. |
Take swimming lessons. |
| ______ 8. |
Attend a swim meet at a school or community pool. |
| ______ 9. |
Tread water for 30 seconds. |
| ______ 10. |
Learn about a U.S. swimmer who has earned a medal in the Olympics. |
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