Before you register
The swim test, in plain words
The swim test shows the instructor that you are comfortable in the water for a long stretch. It is described when you register, and an instructor walks you through it on the day. If you need more practice, you are welcome to come back.
A continuous swim at a steady pace
Treading water with the hands out
Bringing an object up from the deep end to the wall
Test day
Four steps from the door to a place
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Step 1: Book a time
Choose a test time on our enrollment page, or call. Tell us your age and the course you have in mind.
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Step 2: Warm up
Sign in, rinse and get in the water with the instructor, who explains each part before you start.
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Step 3: Swim the test
You swim at your own pace while the instructor watches from the deck, and you can stop and rest at the wall.
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Step 4: Leave with a place
The instructor tells you how it went and shows you the courses with room.
What to bring
A towel, goggles and a swimsuit you can move in
Bring a swimsuit or swim shirt that stays put, a towel and a change of clothes. Goggles and a swim cap are welcome. We provide the manikins, the rescue tubes and the backboards.
A swimsuit or swim shirt
A towel and a change of clothes
Goggles and a cap, if you like
Ready for the swim test?
Book a time, or call and ask what to expect.