Pretest:
Prerequisites:
- Swim 300 yards, continuously
- Demonstrate breath control and rhythmic breathing.
- Swim freestyle, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side not permitted.
- Goggles may be used.
- Tread water for two minutes, using only the legs
- Place hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within one minute, 40 seconds:
- Start in the water, swim 20 yards. Goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive to 13 feet, retrieve 10 pound brick, return to the surface.
- Swim 20 yards on back to return to starting point with both hands holding the brick, and keeping face at or near surface to breathe.
- Exit water without using ladder or
Classes:
| None scheduled at this time. |
*All classes must be attended and instructor may add or change schedule of class if needed.
Cost:
- $150 – Biloxi residents
- $200 – Non- Biloxi residents
Payment is due at end of pretest date and is non-refundable once enrolled in the class. Cash, check, or money order payment only. Make payment out to City of Biloxi.
For more information, call the Biloxi Aquatics Division at 228-435-6205 or email aquatics@biloxi.ms.us.
