BSA Swim Test

SWIMMER’S TEST:
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75
yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side stroke,
breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting back stroke.
The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After
completing the swim, rest by floating.

BEGINNER’S TEST:
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface,
stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.

Anyone who has not completed the beginner or swimmer tests is classified as a
nonswimmer.