Name

Treasure Dive

Core Skill

This game focuses on building confidence and improving underwater swimming skills.

Who

Suitable for Level 1 and Level 2 swimmers who are comfortable submerging their heads underwater.

What

Participants will need a few small waterproof toys or objects to serve as “treasures.” These can be placed at the bottom of the pool.

How

1. Setup: Scatter the “treasures” at the bottom of the pool.
2. Instructions: Swimmers take turns diving down to retrieve a treasure and bringing it back to the surface.
3. Rules: Swimmers must hold their breath and swim underwater to retrieve the treasure. They can use a gentle kick to help them move but should not use their hands to push off the bottom.
4. Objective: The goal is to collect as many treasures as possible within a set time limit.

BONUS

To increase difficulty:

1. Increase the depth at which treasures are placed.
2. Add more obstacles, such as floating rings or hoops that swimmers must swim through to reach the treasures.
3. Ask swimmers to perform a specific underwater skill, like swimming a short distance on their back, before retrieving the treasure.

SUPER BONUS

For an extra challenge, have swimmers perform a quick underwater somersault before surfacing with the treasure.

Difficulties Instructors Might Face

1. Ensuring Safety: Constant supervision is required to ensure swimmers do not hold their breath for too long or panic underwater.
2. Maintaining Focus: Keeping swimmers engaged and motivated, especially if they struggle with underwater skills.
3. Equipment Management: Ensuring there are enough treasures and that they are evenly distributed.

This game is not only fun but also helps swimmers build essential underwater skills in a playful and engaging way. ?‍♀️