Swimmer Staged Activity Badge

Learn about where to swim safely in different locations and find out about rescue equipment.
Take part in a warm up before getting in the pool.
Demonstrate how to get in and out of the water safely using two different methods of entry.
Swim confidently on your front for 25 metres without stopping.
Swim confidently on your back for 25 metres without stopping.
Swim 25 metres using either the breaststroke or butterfly swimming techniques.
Demonstrate the breaststroke leg movements whilst holding onto the side of the pool.
Swim 100 metres in a stroke of your choice.
Tread water for 30 seconds.
Swim in clothes for 10 metres.
Scull for 5 metres on your front or your back.

If you need to print a version of the requirements to take to a swimming instructor, we have created this Stage 4 document you can use.
The Swim England equivalent for this stage is Stage 7.

If you have achieved this award, you can gain your Stage 4 Activity Badge.
The Swim Wales equivalent for this stage is Wave 7.

If you have achieved this award, you can gain your Stage 4 Activity Badge.
The Swim Ulster equivalent for this stage is Level 7.

If you have achieved this award, you can gain your Stage 4 Activity Badge.
The Scottish Swimming equivalent for this stage is Swim Skills 3.

If you have achieved this award, you can gain your Stage 4 Activity Badge.
The STA equivalent for this stage is Shark 3.

If you have achieved this award, you can gain your Stage 4 Activity Badge.

June 2026.

Requirements can be adapted to suit each young persons abilities. See our guidance on flexibility.