Before acquiring the swimming badge, you should get used to the water. With the acquisition of the swimming badge, the skills and knowledge of a safe swimmer are queried. The theoretical test includes knowledge of bathing rules. In the practical test, there is a headfirst jump from the edge of the pool and a 20-minute swim. During this time, at least 400 meters must be covered, of which 300 meters lying on the stomach or back in a recognizable swimming style and 100 meters in the other lying position. Twice approx. 2 meter deep diving from the water surface with retrieval of one object each as well as 10 meter distance diving with pushing off from the edge of the pool in the water and a jump from a height of 3 meters or two different jumps from a height of 1 meter.