At Shefford Swim School we have our own award scheme where children receive badges to recognise their achievement. There are 6 levels starting with our beginner level Starfish through to Stingray:

STARFISH

Safe Entry
Blowing Bubbles
Splash and be Splashed
Breath Control
Full Submersion
Star Float Front (aided)
Star Float Back (aided)
Supported Gliding
Jumping In
Water Confidence Award

SEAHORSE

Star Float Front (unaided)
Star Float Back (unaided)
Push & Glide Front
Push & Glide Back
Body Rolls
Understanding Alternate Leg Kick
5m Front Crawl Kicking
10m Backstroke Kicking

SQUID

Lateral Breathing (aided)
Sculling Head First
Underwater Swimming
Water Safety
Lateral Breathing (unaided)
10m Front Crawl
25m Backstroke

SWORDFISH

Bi-Lateral Breathing
Breaststroke Kick
Treading Water
Sculling Feet First
Forward Roll
50m Front Crawl
100m Backstroke
25m Breaststroke

SHARK

Swim Starts
Touch Turns
Tumble Turns
Kneeling Dive
Dolphin Kick
100m Front Crawl
200m Backstroke
​​50m Breaststroke

STINGRAY

Individual Medley Turns
200m Front Crawl
300m Backstroke
100m Breaststroke
25m Butterfly
100m Individual Medley