Junior Snorkel

Course

In Glasgow

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

The Junior Snorkel Award forms the first half of the SSAC Snorkel Diver Award and is broken into manageable chunks suitable for children. Suitable for: Kids from the age of 7 or over

Facilities

Location

Start date

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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The Cockburn Centre, 40 Bogmoor Place, G51 4TQ

Start date

On request

About this course

1.Current membership of the Scottish Sub Aqua Club
2.Be aged 7 or over

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Course programme

Course Overview

It covers pool training elements only and the aim is to develop members who have the skills to snorkel in the pool environment.

The Junior Snorkel award is delivered within Branches by qualified Branch Instructors. Please note that not all Branches are able to teach this course or accept Junior Members.

Prior to receiving any training towards the award, all Candidates must hold current SSAC membership.

Please Note - Not all Branches of SSAC are able to accept Junior Members or deliver the Junior Snorkel programme. Please contact a Branch prior to making any arrangements or membership.

Elements of the award

There are 11 modules included in the award:

  1. Swimming assessment
  2. Basic Equipment
  3. Buddies and Signals
  4. Using your Snorkel and Mask
  5. Using your fins
  6. Breathing and hyperventilation
  7. Breath holding
  8. Water pressure, ears and sinuses
  9. Swimming and diving underwater
  10. Treading water and putting it all together
  11. Rescuing a snorkel diver

Additional information

Payment options: There is a small joining fee and a small annual membership fee.

Junior Snorkel

Price on request