Has achieved a basic snorkelling standard.

Must be accompanied, in open water by a snorkeller of at least Senior Snorkel grade.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have written consent from parent or guardian to undertake snorkel diving.

2. Sign medical disclaimer. Parent/guardian to do so. Complete medical form if necessary.

3. Swim 25m freestyle without stopping.

4. Swim on back for 15m.

5. Hold breath underwater for 10 seconds within 5 minutes of ?3? and ?4?.

6. The S.O. / D.O. and the Parent/Guardian must be confident to recommend the snorkeller for the

grade.This must be in writing and should be kept with the logbook.

COURSE CONTENT.

This comprises a series of lectures and pool work designed to give a solid foundation in snorkelling.

Open water snorkels are optional and do not form part of the Junior Snorkel Test.

The Instructors should make Juniors aware of general pool safety.

Lecture Programme

1. Introduction to the course, the club, and C.M.A.S.

2. Hand signals.

3. Snorkel equipment.

4. Snorkel techniques.

5. Introduction to underwater physics.

6. Marine identification.

Pool Snorkel Training

Complete the following pool exercises at a pace dictated by the ability of each student:

1. Introduction to basic equipment.

2. Finning techniques.

3. Mask and snorkel clearing.

4. Surface diving.

5. Methods of entry - Silent, Step, Jump, Forward roll, Backward roll.

6. Snorkel 25m with mask on forehead (eyes and nose submerged, snorkel in mouth).

Pool Snorkel Test

Exercises ?2? through ?6? are carried out without difficulty.

Oral examination based on lectures given.

Test to be administered by at least a Snorkel Instructor.

On completion of the course and test a C.M.A.S. Certificate will be awarded.