The Uttern Bronze Swimming Badge
The Uttern Iron swimming badge is a badge from SLS (the Swedish Life Saving Society). The badge is new and will be launched in the summer of 2025. The Uttern Bronze swimming badge is an easier badge for children who are just beginning to learn to swim.
Requirements:
Swim5 meters on your back without touching the bottom or the edge.
How to perform the task:
The task is performed in shallow water.
Important to note:
The Uttern järn swimming badge must be earned without the use of aids such as goggles or a nose clip.
Why this badge is important:
This badge is a fundamental step in learning to swim on your back. It’s important to learn to swim on your back because that’s the stroke used in lifesaving and towing. Many people find it easier to swim on their back.
Who issues the badge:
The Swedish Life Saving Society (SLS)