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Basic Swim Test

The following is information regarding the Basic Swim Test. The purpose of the test is to identify non swimmers and weak swimmers who would most benefit from a Basic Swimming course.

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Non Swimmers / Beginners:

  • If you prefer to sign up directly for the swim class, you do not have to take this test. However, before you leave the orientation session, you must fill out and turn in to your instructor a Swim Test form indicating that you are a non swimmer or a beginner.

Deferred Swim Test: "Medical Only"
If you must defer the test, please fill out a Swim Test form and complete the "Deferred" section. Please indicate approx. length of deferment. This should be turned in to your instructor before the end of the orientation session.

If you have a Lifeguarding, LGI, WSI, or any advanced level of aquatic certification:
The basic test will not have to be taken upon presentation of current certification. Please fill out a Swim Test form to indicate proper certification.  You must either:

  • Show certification and a picture I.D. to your instructor during orientation, or
  • Bring the certification and picture ID to the Rolfs on the day/hours of the swim test.

SWIM TEST at Rolfs Aquatic Center:

  • (TT) Thursday. August 30th
  • (MW)  Monday, September 3rd

Before taking the Basic Swim Test:

  • Towels available at pool.
  • Student must bring swim suit and ID
  • A good soap shower must be taken before entering pool area.
  • Swim goggles and nose clips are OK! It is recommended that persons with long hair use of a swim cap or tie hair back.

Further instruction will be given when entering pool area.

If a student wishes to retake the swim test: 
he/she must first turn in their results and ask for a retest.

If you do not pass the swim test and are required to take swimming you will automatically be put into a swim class at your PE time and Contemporary Topics for Unit 3. Your first Physical Education class will begin on 9/6/2007 (for TT) or 9/10/2007 (for MW).

 

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Revised August 2007