Level 1
Red Caps (Under 7)
- pool swim 25 metres
- wading and negotiating the waves in and out
- demonstrate being confident in the waves
- diving under a wave
- gliding onto a wave from standing position
- Participation arena at local carnivals
Level 2
Pink Caps
- pool swim 200 metres in 7 minutes
- wading with correct technique
- negotiating waves in and out
- body surfing catching a wave, stroke on wave
- paddling lying down (boogie board/6ft foamy), negotiating waves in and out
- participation or Competition arena at local carnivals
Level 3
Orange Caps
- pool swim 200 metres in 7 minutes
- open water swim up to 100 metres
- diving under a wave
- wade, dolphin diving to waist depth, swim
- body surfing, on a wave, stroking on wave
- achieving the following on a 6ft foam board: surfing along a wave, going over the top of a wave on the way out, going under a wave using
an eskimo roll - Competition arena at local carnivals
Level 4
Gold Caps
- pool swim 200 metres in 7 minutes
- ocean water swim 200 metres
- diving under wave, pushing off the bottom
- body surfing, swimming to catch a wave
- achieving the following on a 8ft foam board: surfing along a wave, going over the top of a wave on the way out, going under a wave using
an eskimo roll - run swim run 50m x 100m x 50m
- Competition arena at local carnivals
Oceans Athletes Group
- Committed to attending Oceans (Junior SLS nationals)
- All kids will be accessed for this group to ensure a base line level of ability in the water on both board and swimming.