Canadian Swim Patrol Update

1. Canadian Swim Patrol Update Revised Program - March 2009

2. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions The why and how… Seamless transition methodology • Strokes, First Aid & Lifesaving Sport Activity: Trace the Progressions Resources and Recognition Canadian Swim Patrol Contest details Wrap Up

3. Why was the program revised? To ensure a seamless flow and integration between the 6 Swimmer levels of Swim for Life® and the 3 Swim Patrol levels (Rookie, Ranger and Star). To ensure seamless flow from the Swim Patrol levels into the Bronze medal awards. Swim Patrol provides the skill foundation that optimally prepares candidates for success in the Bronze family of awards.

4. How we got here… Revisions included a barrier analysis process. This ensured that the candidates perceive the items as being ‘fun’. Barrier analysis involved testing evaluation criteria. This ensured that the “purpose” of the item could be achieved without including arbitrary “must sees” that cause “failures”.

5. For example… Object support: removed the ”must see” requiring the object to be held at the surface. The “purpose” is to be able to support and carry the weight. Therefore where the candidate supports the object is irrelevant to achieving the “purpose”.

6. What stays the same… Content it still broken down into 3 modules: • Rescue and Recognition • H20 Proficiency • First Aid Focus continues to be on the development of lifesaving skills needed in the Bronze family of awards.

7. What has changed… • Some content has been realigned to enhance flow and progressions throughout the Canadian Swim Patrol levels. • For example: The sequencing of object support and object carry items.

8. What we found? Rookie – carry 5 lb. object 15 m – choice of kick Ranger – 5 lb. object 1 min. in deep water Star – carry 10 lb. object 25 m – choice of kick Bronze Star – 10 lb object 3 min. in deep water • Object Support Research found candidates learn best how to support an object if they carry (distance) the object through water and then progress to supporting (time) an object.

9. What has changed… Some content has been realigned to reinforce progressions and remove duplication. For example: Entries – stride jump is taught in learn to swim so it has been removed as a stand alone item and developed into a sequence. (Ranger # 2 – Stride entry and swim head-up)

10. What has changed… Based on Affiliate feedback some content was eliminated. For example: • Whistle signals were eliminated from Star Patrol. Feedback indicated three concerns: • Noise distraction during lessons • Disinfection required and risk of disease transmission • Added cost if candidates are required to provide their own whistle

11. What has changed… 3 areas that have been developed as part of this seamless transition: • Strokes • First aid • Lifesaving Sport

12. Seamless Transition - Strokes Front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke items have been added to each Swim Patrol level. The “purpose” is to develop effective swimming strokes.

13. Strokes - cont’d To improve effectiveness, instructors are encouraged to: • Increase the distance swimmers can travel with each stroke (distance per stroke). • Use the drills provided in the Award Guide. • Create their own drills; keeping the “purpose” in mind.

14. Seamless Transition – First Aid Items that require application of CPR chest compressions or rescue breathing were deleted. This removes the items that conflict with the 2005 ILCOR Lay Responder guidelines.

15. First Aid - cont’d The items that remained were selected for the Swim Patrol age group specifically. The focus is on treating conditions or injuries that they are likely to encounter while at home, at school, or playing with their peers.

16. First Aid – Rookie Patrol • Assessment of a conscious victim • Accessing EMS • Simple external bleeding

17. First Aid – Ranger Patrol • Assessment of an unconscious breathing victim • Treating shock • Treating a conscious obstructed airway

18. First Aid – Star Patrol • Treatment of simple fractures and dislocations (simple closed injuries of lower arms & legs). • Treatment of respiratory distress caused by asthma or severe allergic reaction (retrieving medication so victim can self-administer and activating EMS).

19. Seamless Transition – Lifesaving Sport Integration of other lifesaving areas such as Junior Lifeguard Club, Lifesaving Fitness and Lifesaving Sport. Exposing candidates to other areas may lead them to continue in lifesaving and become the instructors of the future.

20. Activity: Trace the Progressions Instructions • Divide into small groups • Reference material: Award guide (March 2009) or Curriculum At-a-glance handout (Rookie, Ranger & Star) • Report back to the entire group and discuss your findings

21. Activity: Trace the Progressions • Trace the progression of skills throughout the Canadian Swim Patrol levels. For example: • Object carry / support • Lifesaving kick • Stroke development • Now, what progressions can you trace from: • Learn to Swim levels • Bronze family

22. Resource – Award Guide (March 2009)

23. Resource – Updated Worksheets

24. Recognition Affiliates will now have a choice of 3 options for recognition: Swim Patrol Kit Award Crest Award Seal (NEW)

25. Recognition – Swim Patrol Kit Swim Patrol Kit includes: Personal wall chart Recognition Seals • H2O Proficiency • First Aid • Rescue Award Crest

26. Recognition – Award Crest

27. Recognition – Award Seal NEW One sticker for each of the Swim Patrol levels Note: differs from the 3 recognition seals (H20 Proficiency, First Aid & Rescue)

28. Recognition – Progress Report Note: Hardcopies will be available in black and white only

29. LET'S CELEBRATE !!! CONTEST

30. We’re celebrating the revised Canadian Swim Patrol program with a contest !!!

31. Canadian Swim Patrol Contest One item has been chosen from each of the revised Swim Patrol levels for the contest. Instructors will time their candidates and then submit their times on the provided results sheet.

32. Results Sheet

33. Contest Details Only Swim Patrol candidates are eligible for participation in the contest. All items correspond to the revised Award Guide (March 2009) and applicable Must Sees unless otherwise noted. For all items, candidates must start in the water.

34. Canadian Swim Patrol Contest Rookie Patrol Item 7 - Obstacle swim - 25 m or yd. • Swim 25 m or yd. using any stroke. Demonstrate the ability to swim under an obstacle located at the halfway point. Must See • Candidate swims under the obstacle • Distance completed

35. Canadian Swim Patrol Contest Ranger Patrol Item 8 - Lifesaving medley • Swim 100 m or yd. individual medley as follows: 25 m or yd. each of lifesaving kick, back crawl, breaststroke, front crawl. Must See • Non-stop medley ** For timing purposes – pulse check is not required

36. Canadian Swim Patrol Contest Star Patrol Item 5 – Object carry • Carry a 4.5 kg (10 lb.) object 25 m or yd. using swimmer’s choice of lifesaving kick Must See • Basic lifesaving kick mechanics with control of direction • Distance completed non-stop • Head remains above the surface

37. Contest Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the male and female with the fastest time each session. Winners and the applicable Affiliate will be contacted by the Lifesaving Society. The prize will be sent to the Affiliate for presentation to the winner.

38. Deadline for submissions Note: To be eligible, all result sheets must be received no later than 4:30 pm on the date indicated.

39. WRAP UP Questions and Feedback Revised worksheets are available on the Lifesaving Society website: www.lifesavingsociety.com

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