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<b>Prologue: <section begin=reqPrologue /><noinclude></noinclude>Receive the American Red Cross Level 3 Stroke Development or YMCA equivalent in Swimming–Beginner's OR pass the following requirements: 
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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Have completed the Water Safety Honor Requirements 
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>Water Entry Skills: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude></noinclude>Enter water by jumping from the side of the pool, or from into the water from a dock into a safe area for jumping.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude></noinclude>Headfirst entry from the side in a sitting position.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude></noinclude>Headfirst entry from the side in a kneeling position.
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Breath Control and Submerging: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude></noinclude>Bobbing while moving toward safety – demonstrate in chest-deep water at least 5 times. 
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:<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate rotary breathing, at least 10 times. 
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Buoyancy: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude></noinclude>On front, calmly attempt to demonstrate the survival float, at least 30 seconds in deep water.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude></noinclude>On back, calmly attempt to demonstrate moving into a back float in deep water and hold the float at least 30 seconds. 
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Changing Positions: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude></noinclude>Change from a vertical to horizontal position on the front, in deep water.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude></noinclude>Change from a vertical to horizontal position on the back, in deep water.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>Treading Water: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate treading water for at least 30 seconds in deep water.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Front Swim: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude></noinclude>Push off in a streamline position, then begin the flutter kick. Kick in streamline position 3-5 body lengths.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude></noinclude>Push off in a streamline position, then begin the dolphin kick. Demonstrate 3-5 body lengths. 
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:<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude></noinclude>Front crawl, at least 15 yards, with good rotary breathing. 
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>Back Swim: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude></noinclude>Elementary backstroke, demonstrate smooth finning and whip kick for at least 15 yards.
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>Side Swim: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req9a /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate, at least 10 yards, the side scissors kick.
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>Water Safety: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude></noinclude>Reach or Throw, Don’t Go—reaching assists, demonstrate.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude></noinclude>Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice—discuss/demonstrate. 
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:<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude></noinclude>Look Before You Leap—understand and demonstrate. 
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude></noinclude>Passing Skills: 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req11a /><noinclude></noinclude>Jump into chest-deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain positions by treading water or floating for 30 seconds, and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
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