Pool Evaluations for U8 and above
Children in U8 and above must complete a pool evaluation before participating in water activities. This helps us place children safely and ensure they are supported appropriately in the surf environment.
No child is excluded based on swimming ability. Children who need more support in the water receive additional supervision and participate in shallow-water activities until they’re ready for more advanced skills.
Can be completed externally at swimming lessons – download the External Pool Swim Times form and email to Evaluation@cookshillsurfclub.com.au before 30th Septmber
| Age group | Requirements | Nippers max swim time | Surf Sports time |
| U8 | 1. Swim 25m 2. Float for 5 seconds, recover to stand 3. Submerge to touch the bottom with hands 4. Swim under water for 2-3 meters | ||
| Times below are considered to be beginner level competency | |||
| U9 | 1. Swim 100m 2. Tread water/sculling for 2 minutes 3. Retrieve object from the bottom of the pool | 3:30 | <2:45 |
| U10 | 1. Swim 100m 2. Tread water/sculling for 3 minutes 3. Retrieve object from the bottom of the pool | 3:30 | <2:45 |
| U11 | 1. Swim 150m 2. Tread water/sculling for 4 minutes 3. Retrieve object from the bottom of the pool | 5:00 | <4:00 |
| U12 | 1. Swim 150m 2. Tread water/sculling for 5 minutes 3. Retrieve object from the bottom of the pool | 5:00 | <4:00 |
| U13 | 1. Swim 200m 2. Tread water/sculling for 6 minutes 3. Retrieve object from the bottom of the pool | 5:00 | <5:00 |
| U14 | 1. Swim 200m in under 5 mins | 5:00 | <5:00 |