New changes in Swimsafer Stage 3 in JULY 2025!!
When your child learning the swimming skills at Swimsafer stage 3, more or less he knows at least 2 strokes on front and at least 1 stroke on back. All the training will be done at the deep pool (Competition Pool) and they no longer do swimming at the training pool unless strokes corrections or when there is a needs to do at training pool or playing water games.
In Swimsafer stage 3, he is also more accustomed to not wearing goggle and keeping eye open while in the water. The percentage of the chart are just an estimate. We calculated base on ratio.
Arriving at Swimsafer Stage 3 after clearing swimsafer stage 2, the skills taught in this level is on strokes technique with some stamina for a 25 meters backstroke and 20 meters freestyle (Front crawl). The reason we started them on backstroke first was more for safety reason. We do not want the child to knock their head on the wall on their first attempt in the big pool. Below are some of the detailed planned that are required to pass Swimsafer Stage 3.
SwimSafer Stage 3: Detailed Guide
Swimming Skills
- Continuous Swim: Swim 50 meters continuously, comprising:
- 25 meters backstroke
- 25 meters front crawl
Survival Sequence 3A: Without Goggles
- Water Entry: In at least 1.2 meters deep water, enter using the stride/straddle entry.
- Survival Strokes: Swim 25 meters survival backstroke followed by 25 meters breaststroke.
- Sculling and Recovery: Scull head-first on the back for 5 meters and recover.
- Extended Sculling, Floating, or Treading: Scull, float, or tread water for another 50 seconds.
- Underwater Swim: Swim through hoops on the pool bottom of at least 1.2 meters depth for a 2-meter swim.
- Resurfacing and Exit: Resurface and exit safely from the pool.
Survival Sequence 3B: Without Goggles
- Attire and Demonstration: Dressed in swimwear, shorts, and a t-shirt, demonstrate the following:
- Survival Swim to PFD: Swim 25 meters using survival backstroke or survival breaststroke to a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), keeping the face clear of water.
- PFD Use: Correctly fit a PFD in the water, swim 50 meters with the PFD, and then climb out of the water.
SwimSafer Theory Online
- Online Quiz: Complete the SwimSafer Theory online quiz.
By following these sequences and completing the online quiz, participants will enhance their swimming proficiency and survival skills as part of the SwimSafer Stage 3 program
Frequently Asked Question for Swimsafer Stage 3
What is difficult task in Swimsafer Stage 3?
Treading water and wearing a life jacket in the water. Showing confidence in submerging underwater.
Why start backstroke first then front crawl?
As stage 3 is a beginning of swimming strokes in the deep water, we often see beginner backstroke hit wall when they finished swimming backstroke at the other end. So under safe sport, we start them with backstroke first then front crawl.
Is swimming without goggle part of stage 3 criteria?
Yes. During the survival sequence 3A and 3B.
What is the difference between 3A and 3B?
3A without goggle with swimwear. 3B without goggle with t shirt and short OVER the swimwear. Both 3A and 3B activities are not the same too.
Any other resource that I can find to help my child clear the test?
Sign up our newsletter which would provide tips and tricks to guide and help your child clear the doubts. Sign up newsletter at https://aqzog.com/newsletter. Else engage a Swimsafer Certified Swim Coach to help your child learn those weak components in their correct order.