NAME STAnley says, Stay Safe In and Around the Water
LEARN (ILSP) STA S INTERNATIONAL RA SWIM PROG MME TO An exciting, motivational, interlinking and progressive Awards Programme that engages children at every stage of their development. All levels have clearly defined standards, teaching objectives and learning outcomes. All levels incentivise and reward with colourful badges and certificates. There are three entry points onto the programme: 1. STARFISH - For parents, their babies and very young children 2. STAnley First Steps - A comprehensive swimming and water safety programme for young children 3. Octopus - An alternative entry point for school aged learners The STARFISH Awards are suitable for introducing babies from 0-2 years to swimming. This offers a progressive aquatic awareness programme for parents/carers with their babies and combines fun activities with free play in a safe environment. STARFISH 1 Date STARFISH 2 Date STARFISH 3 Date STARFISH 4 STARFISH 5 STARFISH 6 Date Date Date Congratulations - You have now completed the STARFISH Series! There are still lots more fun things to learn, as well as important water safety skills. You can now progress to the STAnley First Steps Series. 3
STAnley - FIRST STEPS SERIES The STAnley First Steps Series is designed to teach young learners to swim. This Series incorporates fun activities, skill development and water safety awareness in a structured progressive programme. STAnley 1 STAnley 2 STAnley 3 STAnley 4 STAnley 5 STAnley 6 Congratulations you have completed the seven awards in the First Steps Series. STAnley 7 STAnley Star 4
OCTOPUS SERIES Designed for school aged learners. This enables a route into 'learn to swim' for older learners, building and developing their confidence, knowledge and skills. On completion of the Octopus Series learners progress through to the Goldfish Series, Angelfish Series and Shark Series. Octopus 1 Octopus 2 Octopus 3 Congratulations - Now you can progress to Goldfish Series GOLDFISH SERIES The next level for learners who have successfully progressed through the STAnley First Steps Series or Octopus Series. Goldfish 1 Goldfish 2 Goldfish 3 Congratulations - Now you can progress to Angelfish Series 5
ANGELFISH SERIES The next level for learners who have successfully completed the Goldfish Series. Angelfish 1 Angelfish 2 Angelfish 3 Congratulations - Now you can progress to Shark Series SHARK SERIES The next level for learners who have successfully completed the Angelfish Series. Shark 1 Shark 2 Shark 3 Congratulations Now you have completed the Shark Series you can: Swim at least 100 metres on your front and back Perform all four competition strokes Swim in a t-shirt and shorts Perform rescue and survival skills Perform a competitive dive from the poolside Show an understanding of your new abilities and basic water safety Now you can progress to the Advanced Swimmer Series - WELL DONE! 6
ADVANCED SWIMMER SERIES The Advanced Swimmer Series consists of three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold; each award has a badge and certificate. This series develops swimming technique, speed, stamina and water polo or synchronised swimming skills. Bronze Silver Gold Congratulations - Now you can progress to the Platinum Award WATER SAFETY SKILLS SERIES To support the Advanced Swimmer Series, learners can complete these three Water Safety Skills awards to develop their personal survival and rescue skills. Bronze Silver PLATINUM The Platinum Award is the pinnacle of the ILSP scheme combining survival and rescue skills with advanced swimming skills, water polo and synchronised swimming. Platinum Gold 7
STA S INTERNATIONAL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRESSION CHART STARFISH AWARDS 0-2 YEARS STAnley FIRST STEPS SERIES 2-5 YEARS 8
OCTOPUS SERIES 5-8 YEARS PLATINUM AWARD GOLDFISH SERIES ANGELFISH SERIES ADVANCED SWIMMER SERIES SHARK SERIES 9
DISTANCE AWARDS The Distance Series comprises a range of awards that reward distance and stamina over distances from 5 metres to 5,000 metres and can be used as additional incentives throughout, or outside of, the ILSP. 5 Metres 10 Metres 15 Metres 20 Metres 25 Metres 50 Metres 75 Metres 100 Metres 200 Metres 10
400 Metres 600 Metres 800 Metres 1000 Metres 1500 Metres 2000 Metres 2500 Metres 3000 Metres 4000 Metres 5000 Metres 1 Mile 11
SUPPORTING AWARDS Running in parallel to the ILSP are additional specialist programmes for the more competent swimmer. DIVING KINGFISHER SERIES This series is designed to introduce and develop shallow water and poolside diving skills. Kingfisher 1 Kingfisher 2 Kingfisher 3 POOL SNORKELLING Introduces skills and techniques required for safe and enjoyable snorkelling in a pool environment. Pool Snorkelling 1 Pool Snorkelling 2 Pool Snorkelling 3 SEASCOOTER Introduces skills and techniques required for safe and enjoyable use of Seascooters in a pool environment. Seascooter 1 Seascooter 2 Seascooter 3 Comprehensive Swim Schemes are also available for Adults and for People with Disabilities ask at your local leisure centre for details or visit www.sta.co.uk 12
PERSONAL SURVIVAL SKILLS The Dolphin Series comprises 2 awards covering personal survival skills. DOLPHIN SERIES Dolphin 1 Dolphin 2 COMPETITIVE STARTS & TURNS These awards focus on the safe performance of both starts & turns in practice as well as in competition. Level 1 Level 2 MORE FUN AQUATIC AND LIFESAVING AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE VIA STA S JUNIOR LIFEGUARD ACADEMY From lifeguarding skills and first aid, to snorkelling, synchro, water polo, ocean awareness, sports skills and health and wellbeing. Visit www.sta.co.uk for details 13
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WHAT S NEXT You re a STAR you have successfully achieved all the Awards in ILSP! NOW, why not use the skills you ve learned and go a step further. The STA Junior Lifeguard Academy forms an integral part of STA s advanced swimmer pathway, allowing learners aged from 8 years to get involved in exciting new aquatic activities and develop first aid, survival and rescue skills. Become a lifesaver with the STA Junior Lifeguard Academy. Join a Swim Club You re a STAR! And, when you re 16 years of age, you ll be able to train to be a Lifeguard or Swimming Teacher! For further information on STA s full range of qualifications for teenagers and young adults visit www.sta.co.uk THE WATER SAFETY CODE 1. Spot the dangers Water may look safe, but it can be dangerous; learn to spot and keep away from dangers. You may swim well in a warm indoor pool, but that does not mean that you d be able to swim in cold outside water. 2. Take safety advice Special flags and notices may warn you of danger. Know what the signs mean and do what they tell you. 3. Don t go alone Children should always go with an adult, not by themselves. An adult may be able to point out dangers or help if someone gets into trouble. 4. Learn how to help You may be able to help yourself and others if you know what to do in an emergency. STAnley Merchandise available at www.staswimshop.co.uk See you soon! 15
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