Name
Snow Plow
Core Skill
The Snow Plow game focuses on developing and refining the swimmer's kicking technique, body position in the water, and teamwork. This game emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong, steady kick and proper body alignment while managing to move objects through the water. It also fosters communication and cooperation among swimmers as they work together to achieve a common goal.
Who
This game is suitable for Level 3, Level 4, and Developmental swimmers. It can also be adapted for Level 2 swimmers if played between two platforms. The game requires swimmers to have a basic understanding of kicking techniques and the ability to hold a kickboard vertically in the water.
What
In this challenge, the instructor dumps as many floating toys, kickboards, and noodles into the water between the wall and the flags as possible. Swimmers must then use a kickboard held vertically in the water in Position 11 to “plow the snow” from the flags to the wall or into a basket. The game can be played with one swimmer acting as the plow at a time, or with two swimmers plowing simultaneously, provided they do not collide or pull each other down. The objective is to push all the toys into a designated corner or basket held by another class member, and then reset so everyone gets a turn.