I want to become a lifeguard and that's one of the first tests. I've never been on a swim team, but swim relatively well I guess. I am an 18 - year old female and am also on the track team...
Is that a length where one has to turn around to swim back and or is it too short for that?
any additional comments about NYC lifeguarding are welcome
2007-03-13 13:39:31 · 12 answers · asked by dontstopnow 2 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Once you get your rhythm down that time is cake. My 10-and-unders are required to swim a 50 free in 30 seconds by the third week of practice so you shouldn't have a problem at all.
Just get in there and practice. If you feel you need help, ask someone knowledgeable (lifeguard, instructor, coach) to evaluate your stroke and help you out. But don't sweat it, you'll be fine!
Good luck!!!
2007-03-14 04:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many, many moons ago I swam on a swim team and set a national record for the 50 yard free style at 28.1. I was only 13, and fairly new to the swimming thing. You probably have great lower strength from your track team experiences, so you are probably a strong swimmer. That lower body strength really pans out in swimming! You won't have any trouble swimming 50 yards in 35 seconds.
Have someone time you a few times before you actually take the test to see what your actual times are. Most public pools are fifty feet in length, so you probably won't have to turn and go back. Take a look at the pool. Twenty five feet would be very small, like a motel swimming pool. God luck to you! Annie
2007-03-13 14:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is not a demanding time. Most 10 year old competitive swimmers swim well under that time. If you can swim a decent free-style front crawl and are in good shape you will make a 50 under 35 seconds. If you have to turn depends on the length of the pool. Many competition pools are 50y but many are also 25y.
Good luck
2007-03-14 00:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by digitsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is more information from the people who will be testing you. Find out where the testing will be held. Usually Red Cross tests at local community pools owned by the city or county.
Google your local Red Cross. The dates and locations are always posted well in advance. Go to a pool where the test will be done, and practice. Ask a lifeguard there for tips. Because lifeguards have to retest (at least where I live) every 3 years, you'll be able to find someone who remembers the test and what you can get by with.
2007-03-13 17:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's not that bad if you're a good swimmer. If it's a regular length pool, you'll have to turn around because a normal straight shot down the pool is 25 yards so you'll have to do a flip turn. But that distance isn't bad for that time. It's just a spring back and forth. Time yourself. Oh and if you have to make a turn, sprint on the second lap (the way back). Go fast on the first and sprint the second. Good luck!
2007-03-13 13:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im 12, been on a swim team for a few years, and can swim a 50 yard freestyle in 29 seconds. i would guess that since your (probably) good at rinning, you will be able to do that just fine. its not that hard actually. it depends on the pool, but usually ( if its non olympic size) that is two lengths of the pool.
2007-03-13 16:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a long course pool(meters) then you dont have to turn around, but you say it yard meaning it short course so you will have to do one turn. I have been swimming for around 14 years and go aroudn a 26 in a 50 free, Id say if your in good shape it shouldnt be that hard to go under a 35
2007-03-13 17:27:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi! this distance is usually just one lap (no turning) in an olympic-sized pool. to swim 50 yards (or meters) under 35 seconds, you'd have to have formal training. by that i mean you have to have proper strokes and techniques. no matter how strong you are, you'll never go under 35 without coordinated strokes. try checking swimming sites, or getting a coach or a friend who swims competitively to teach you the ropes. good luck!
2007-03-13 13:49:11 · answer #8 · answered by paengc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i swim on a really competitive level, and i do it in 24 seconds, but i do pretty well with that time usually, so im not gonna lie to you, if you are a non swimmer it can be pretty challenging but some tips are....dont breathe a lot, move your arms fast but make sure that you are reaching and pulling a lot of water, also do a steady but hard flutter kick, making sure your not kicking your feet too far out of the water. Best of Luck =)
2016-03-28 22:20:45 · answer #9 · answered by Lottie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is relatively easy i do that in pracitce often a 50 yard free is 2 lengths down and back. it is good that you do track because that will help.
2007-03-13 15:20:23 · answer #10 · answered by ced 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋