Safe Swim Defense

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Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan:

1. Qualified Supervision
2. Physical Fitness
3. Safe Area
4. Lifeguards on Duty
5. Lookout
6. Ability Groups
7. Buddy System
8. Discipline

See also

• Safety Afloat

External links

• Boy Scouts of America: Safe Swim Defense
• BSA Safe Swim Defense - The BSA Online Learning Center e-learning course for the Safe Swim Defense program
• Guide to Safe Scouting: Aquatics Safety