York Swimming Academy - water safety quiz

At the start of the lesson when are you allowed into the water?

• When told to do so by the teacher

• When your friend tells you to

• When the toys are put into the water by the teacher

• Whenever you want

When are you allowed onto poolside?

• When your parent/guardian tells you to

• When your friend tells you to

• When a lifeguard is present

How should you move around on poolside?

• Run

• Jump

• Walk slowly

• Walk quickly

Are you allowed to throw swimming equipment?

• Yes

• No

How can you enter the water at the shallow end? (choose two answers)

• Perform a pencil jump

• Use the steps

• Using 'diamond' hands

• Perform a cannon bomb

In the winter if a pond or lake freezes over can you play on it?

• No

• Yes, on your own

• Yes, with an adult

• Yes, with your friends

If you see someone in trouble in the water what should you do?

• Jump in to help them

• Tell your friends

• Tell a responsible adult/lifeguard

What colour warning flag do we fly at the beach to warn you not to go into the sea?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

What colour top does a lifeguard usually wear?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• White

What does this sign mean?

• No running

• No diving

• No eating

• Lessons are cancelled