Swimming Badges

It had been almost a year since my kids had earned a badge at swimming. 

I remember when Emily was getting "up there" in the high level badges that there were long lengths of time between each one because the requirement gets harder & harder. However, since I have no other concrete way of measuring their progress (and justifying paying for classes over & over again) it is nice to see them get a badge.

Fortunately they both got badges today.
Phew! I don't have to have one sad kid on the car ride home.

Jane got her frog.

 

Frog requirements;

Students must be able to demonstrate Freestyle, Backstroke, & Elementary Backstroke for 4 laps. Maintaining their form for all 4 laps is very important. They must also demonstrate the correct breaststroke kick for 1 lap.

Jacob got his dolphin.

Dolphin requirements;

Students must demonstrate Freestyle, Backstroke, & Elementary Backstroke for 6 laps. Additionally they must have the correct racing pull (bent elbow when their arm enters the water, extend and pull back) for freestyle. They must now have the correct timing for backstroke (alternating arms). Their breaststroke kick must be strong enough to begin working on “full” breaststroke. Again form and consistency are very important.

Proud of you guys!