Band Test
Testing, Requirements and Explanation
The Gloucester City Swim Club use “Bands” as a way to identify a club member’s or guest’s swimming ability. As a lifeguard, they use the band to make sure all swimmers are in the appropriate swimming area. We use the “Bands” to keep our members safe.
RED BAND
Area allowed: 3ft section of the main pool up to the rope
Requirements: Walk or swim the length of the 3ft in the main pool up to the rope. Must touch rope and turn around and walk back.
BLUE BAND
Area allowed: Entire Main Pool
Requirements: Swim 2 lengths of the main pool without touching the bottom of the pool. Tread water for 60 sections without touching the bottom of the pool or the wall.
WHITE BAND
Area allowed: Entire Main Pool and the Diving Well
Requirements: Swim 2 lengths of the mail pool without touching the bottom of pool. Tread water in the diving well for 2 minutes without stopping or touching the wall.
GUEST BAND / TEST
All Guests that are under the age of 12, regardless of band skills completed from another swim club, must pass and perform requirements of Gloucester City Swim Club band colors tests to be allowed to swim in specific aquatic areas of our club. Thank you!