Lifesaving Badge

 

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1.       Have qualified in Swimming section in the Water Sports Personal Challenge.

 

2.       In deep water, demonstrate the defensive position, an escape from an attempted grasp from the front, an escape from an actual grasp from the front and explain the reasons for your actions.

 

3.         Demonstrate support for a victim in deep water, and when he begins to struggle, reverse away out of reach.

 

4.         Throw a 20 metres line to fall between two pegs, twice out of three throws - the pegs to be one metre apart and 12 metres from the thrower.

 

5.          Using a training manikin, demonstrate CPR

 

A Scout who holds the Royal Life Saving Society's Bronze Star or Bronze Medallion qualifies automatically for parts 1, 2, 3 and 4.

 

A Scout who has gained the Royal Life Saving Society, Bronze Star or Basic Resuscitation Certificate or higher award within the previous six months qualifies automatically for part 5.