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?
