BSA Safe Swim Defense Remember "Quinn Put Slimy Long Lizards At Bob's Desk!" Qualified Supervision A conscientious and experienced adult leader must supervise all activity in, on, or around the water. Physical Fitness Evidence of fitness for swimming activity from a physician, parent, or legal guardian. Safe Swim Area Scouts never swim in an area that has not been carefully inspected and prepared for safe swimming. Lifeguards Trained and specially equipped lifeguards must be on duty whenever and wherever Scouts go swimming Lookout The supervisor or someone he or she appoints must be positioned where they can see and hear everything in the swimming area. Ability Groups Each participant's swimming ability must be evaluated, and each participant must stay in a swimming area suited to their ability. Buddy System Scouts never swim alone. Each Scout must stay close to a buddy who always knows where he is and what he is doing. Discipline Scouts know and respect the rules, and always follow directions.