Mastering the strokes: explore the Rainbow Distance Stroke Awards

The Swim England Learn to Swim Programme offers 12 Rainbow Distance Stroke Awards, each emphasising the technique of the four strokes: front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly. These awards cover distances of 5, 10, and 25 metres, providing swimmers with additional challenges beyond the Rainbow Distance Awards. 

This video explains these awards and highlights their role in supporting and motivating swimmers through the Learn to Swim Programme.

Why should we deliver the Rainbow Distance Stroke Awards as part of our lessons programme?

The Rainbow Distance Stroke Awards are crucial for promoting correct stroke techniques early on, ensuring swimmers meet Swim England Expected Standards for all four strokes. They serve to reward and encourage good standards, keeping swimmers motivated and engaged, which is particularly beneficial as swimmers progress through the later stages of the Learn to Swim Programme.

Email [email protected] to enquire about how to integrate these Awards into your swimming lesson programme.