Each member must maintain high standards in their diving and physical conditioning. The following requirements are meet every year by each team member.
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I.A.D.R.S. Annual Watermanship Test
Evaluation Parameters
There are four exercises that evaluate stamina and comfort in the water, each rated by points. The diver must successfully complete
all stations and score a minimum of 12 points to pass the test. These scores are recorded on the Annual Skills Evaluation Form.
Stamina Exercise 1: 500 yard Swim
The diver must swim 500 yards without stopping using a forward stroke and without using any swim aids such as
dive mask, fins, snorkel, or flotation device. Stopping or standing up in the shallow end of the pool
at any point during this exercise will constitute a failure of this evaluation station.
Time To Complete Points Awarded
Under 10 minutes 5
10 to 13 minutes 4
13 to 16 minutes 3
16 to 19 minutes 2
More than 19 minutes 1
Stopped or incomplete Incomplete
Stamina Exercise 2: 15 Minute Tread
Using no swim aids and wearing only a swimsuit, the diver will stay afloat by treading water, drown-proofing, bobbing,
or floating for 15 minutes, with hands only out of the water for the last 2 minutes.
Performance Criteria Points Awarded
Performed satisfactorily 5
Stayed afloat, hands not out of water for 2 minutes 3
Used side or bottom for support at any time 1
Used side or bottom for support > twice Incomplete
Stamina Exercise 3: 800 yard Snorkel Swim
Using a dive mask, fins, snorkel, and swimsuit (no BCD or other floatation aid) and swimming the entire time with the
face in the water, the diver must swim nonstop for 800 yards. The diver must not use arms to swim at any time.
Performance Criteria: Points Awarded
Under 15 minutes 5
15 to 17 minutes 4
17 to 19 minutes 3
19 to 21 minutes 2
More than 21 minutes 1
Stopped at any time Incomplete
Stamina Exercise 4: 100 yard Inert Diver Rescue Tow
Wearing full scuba equipment and breathing air, the diver must push or tow an inert diver wearing dive gear on the
surface 100 yards nonstop without assistance.
Performance Criteria Points Awarded
Under 2 minutes 5
2 to 3 minutes 4
3 to 4 minutes 3
4 to 5 minutes 2
More than 5 minutes 1
Stopped at any time: Incomplete
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