Name
Halloween Costume Stroke
One-Liner
Swimmers identify their Halloween costume and swim freestyle as if they were that costume.
Success Criteria
Swimmer completes a streamline and swims freestyle (with or without breathing) to the flags or halfway across the pool, embodying their chosen costume through their swimming style.
Failure Criteria
Swimmer stops, gets distracted, or does not attempt to swim in the character of their costume.
Core Skill
Freestyle swimming with creativity and fun
Who
Level 3 and Level 4 swimmers who are familiar with the freestyle stroke and can swim at least half a length of the pool.
What
The challenge asks swimmers to identify what costume they’re going to wear for Halloween. Then, they must do a streamline and swim freestyle with or without breathing to the flags or halfway, swimming as if they were their costume.
How
Some examples of costumes and how to swim like them are:
Difficulties Instructors Might Face
- Some swimmers may not have a clear idea of what costume they want to wear or how to swim like it. Help them by suggesting options or giving hints.
- Some swimmers may struggle with swimming freestyle without breathing or for a long distance. Modify the challenge by allowing them to breathe as needed or reducing the distance.
- Some swimmers may get distracted by others’ costumes or performances. Remind them to focus on their own swimming and encourage them to cheer for their peers.
