Junior Snorkel
Course
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Course
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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
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About this course
1.Current membership of the Scottish Sub Aqua Club
2.Be aged 7 or over
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Course programme
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:
- Swimming assessment
- Basic Equipment
- Buddies and Signals
- Using your Snorkel and Mask
- Using your fins
- Breathing and hyperventilation
- Breath holding
- Water pressure, ears and sinuses
- Swimming and diving underwater
- Treading water and putting it all together
- Rescuing a snorkel diver
Additional information
Junior Snorkel