Swimming Trivia

your float plan

Any time you go out in a boat what should you leave with a responsible person?

8 feet deep

How deep should the water be before it is safe to dive into?

the front crawl

What is the most popular freestyle stroke?

65%

What percentage of people in the U.S. don't know how to swim?

shower

What should every person do before getting into the pool?

a buddy

What should you always swim with?

opposite sides

What side of the canoe should partners paddle on to go straight?

feet first or pencil dive

What type of dive should you use if you can't see below the surface of the water?

1896

What year did swimming first became an Olympic event?

during the 1984 games

What year did synchronized swimming first appear in the Olympics?

the breaststroke

Which stroke is the slowest Olympic swim stroke?

the breaststroke

Which swimming stroke is the oldest form of stroke used?

Benjamin Franklin

Who invented swim fins?

The captain

Who should enter & sit in a canoe first?

the passenger

Who should exit the canoe first when getting out?

the lifeguard

Whose responsibility is it to ensure the safety of people in and around the water?

3 paddles

How many paddles should you have in a 2-person canoe?

one person

How many people are allowed on a water slide at one time?

the U.S. Coast Guard

What agency should approve any PFD you wear?

personal flotation device

What does PFD stand for?

a lifejacket/PFD

What does every person need to put on before stepping into a boat?

Read and obey all rules and warning signs

What is the best way you can help a lifeguard?

hypothermia

What is the dangerous lowering of the body's core temperature called?

Japan in 36 B.C.

Where were the first recorded swimming races held?