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Mono-Fins & Mermaid Tail Use

Swimmers must be able to perform the following swim tasks with and without Mono-Fins to use Mono-Fin equipment.

  1. Back float – 5 seconds
  2. Front float – 5 seconds
  3. Back to front rollover float – 5 seconds
  4. Tread water 60 seconds
  5. 20m swim (2 widths of Jr. Olympic) or 25m swim (1 length if lap lane available) unassisted.
  6. 5m dolphin kick – attempt
  7. Competently prove to aquatic staff they can quickly remove the device. 10 seconds.
  8. Swimmers are encouraged to have at least a Swimmer 5 or equivalent swimming ability.
  9. Not to be worn while going down waterslides, off the diving board, in the Hot Tub or while traveling across pool deck.
  10. If the pool area is too crowded with other swimmers, users will be asked to refrain from using mono-fins.