Age Group Proficiency
Swim and Float
Requirements 2021/2022
Your child must meet the proficiency requirements applicable to their age group before they can become a member of Bondi Nippers. We do not accept swim certificates as proof of competency.
Proficiency Assessment Criteria
| Age Group | Preliminary Evaluation |
| Under 6 | From a standing position in waist deep water perform a front glide and recover to a secure position. Perform a front or back float holding a buoyancy aid and recover to a secure position. |
| Under 7 | From a standing position in waist deep water perform a front glide, kick for 3m and recover to a secure position. Perform a back or front float for a few seconds and recover to a secure position. |
| Under 8 | 50m swim (freestyle) in swimming pool (non stop), no touching sides or lane ropes. 1 minute survival float |
| Under 9 | 100m swim (freestyle) in swimming pool in less than 4 mins 30 secs. 1 minute float in swimming pool |
| Under 10 | 150m swim (freestyle) in swimming pool in less than 5 mins 30 secs. 1 minute 30 seconds survival float |
| Under 11 | 200m swim (freestyle) in swimming pool in 6 mins 30 secs. 2 minute float in pool |
| Under 12 | 200 metre pool swim in 6 minutes. 2 minute float in pool |
| Under 13 | 200m swim in 5 mins 30 secs. 3 minute float in pool |
| Under 14/SRC | 200 metre swim in 5 minutes (time must be recorded). 3 minute float in pool |