Improver 1 Award Level 6
ASA National Swim Awards
Progress from one level to the next is based upon achievement of the skills contained in the appropriate award. Swimmers who do not meet the appropriate standard should repeat the current level.
Improver 1 Award Level 6 (Improver)
Skill Development
- Feet first surface dive to show complete submersion
- Head first surface dive, in water of at least full stretch height depth (or 1.8m) to show complete submersion
- Star float on the front or the back for 5 seconds
- Submerge, move underwater to an object positioned 5 metres away, pick-up, surface and return to start on back carrying the object
- Tread water, using hands and feet, for a minimum of 15 seconds, to include 2 x 360 degree turns in the vertical position, one in each direction
- Start with a push and glide swim underwater, through a hoop, covering a distance of 5 metres
Stroke Development
- Swim 10 metres full stroke Front Crawl showing basic technique with regular breathing
- Swim 10 metres full stroke Back Crawl showing basic technique with regular breathing
- Swim 10 metres full stroke Breaststroke showing basic technique with regular breathing
- Using a dolphin action, without a float, kick 10 metres on the front*
* Limited use of hands is allowed
All stroke development skills for Level 6 to be completed from a push and glide appropriate transition, unless otherwise stated.
