ADVANCED MERIT: SWIMMING ADVANCED
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 1.  Earn the American Red Cross Swimmer Certificate.

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 2.  If you choose not to complete item 1, complete the following:

     a.  Demonstrate the side-stroke for 50 yards on each side.

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     b.  Demonstrate the back crawl for 50 yards.

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     c.  Demonstrate the breaststroke for 50 yards.

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     d.  Demonstrate your endurance with the crawl stroke for 200 yards.

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     e.  Demonstrate the pike surface dive.

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     f.  Demonstrate the tuck surface dive.

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     g.  Demonstrate the feet-first surface dive.

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     h.  Demonstrate the long shallow dive.

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     i.  Demonstrate the jumping entry standing dive from a 1 meter diving board.

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     j.  Demonstrate the stride jump dive.

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     k.  Demonstrate the survival float for 5 minutes.

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     l.  Tread water for 5 minutes.

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     m.  Swim 25 feet underwater.

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     n.  Demonstrate open turns: front, side and back.

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     o.  Demonstrate rescue breathing.

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     p.  Demonstrate the release of a cramp while in the water.

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     q.  Demonstrate the proper use of personal flotation devices.

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     r.  Demonstrate reaching assists.

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     s.  Demonstrate stride jump fully clothed, remove shoes & clothing and use shirt
         as personal flotation device for 3 minutes.

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     t.  Demonstrate stride jump fully clothed, remove shoes & clothing and use pants
         as personal flotation device for 3 minutes.

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