Aquatic Center Swim Test

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Panama City Beach Aquatic Center

Swim Test

Together, we ensure children’s safety in and around water. The Frank Brown Park Aquatic Center is dedicated to offering a secure and enjoyable swimming experience for all. All children aged 13 and under are required to take a swimming skills assessment, after which they will receive a green, yellow, or red band. These bands help our certified lifeguards monitor inexperienced swimmers and keep them safe. Every swimmer will need to retest annually, and our aquatics staff may conduct additional retests if necessary. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

RED BAND

Youth opting out of the swim test:

  • Those working towards the yellow and green band requirements

SPLASH POOL ACCESS (zero-depth entry)

  • Engage in play and practice swimming skills
  • Must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket
  • Stay within arm's reach of a parent/guardian during swimming practice
  • Slide use is allowed once the green band is obtained

50 METER POOL ACCESS

  • Participate in play and practice swimming skills
  • Must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket
  • Stay within arm's reach of a parent/guardian while practicing swimming skills
  • Use of the diving board is permitted once the green band is achieved.

 YELLOW BAND

SWIM TEST (without flotation assistance)

  • Swim in a horizontal position in the 5ft area, covering half the length of a 25-yard pool.
  • Jump in feet first, touch the bottom of the pool, then surface and tread water for at least 30 seconds.

SPLASH POOL ACCESS (zero-depth entry)

  • Play and enhance your swimming skills.
  • Swimming is allowed in the designated open area.
  • A parent or guardian must remain on the pool deck at all times.
  • You are allowed to use the slide.

50 METER POOL ACCESS

  • Engage in play and practice your swimming skills.
  • Activities are allowed in the shallow end, no deeper than 5 feet.
  • A parent or guardian must remain on the pool deck at all times.
  • Use of the diving board is permitted once the green band is achieved.

 GREEN BAND

SWIM TEST (without flotation assistance)

  • Swim 25 yards with your body in a horizontal position and arms out of the water in the 8ft
  • Jump in feet first, touch the bottom of the pool, surface, and tread water for 1 minute

SPLASH POOL ACCESS (zero-depth entry)

  • Enjoy and practice your swimming skills
  • You may swim anywhere in the pool
  • A parent or guardian must stay on the pool deck at all times if the child is under 13
  • You are allowed to use the slide

50 METER POOL ACCESS

  • Engage in play and practice your swimming skills.
  • Activities are allowed in the shallow and deeper.
  • A parent or guardian must remain on the pool deck at all times.
  • Use of the diving board is permitted.