Congratulations!
Your child is now ready to take the SwimSafer Test!
Our coach has given you the all-clear — now it’s time to lock in your test date and earn your SwimSafer badge.
From 1 July 2025, Singapore Aquatics has centralised Swimsafer Tests using the Centralised Assessment and Management System (CAMS). We created this guide to simplify the process – Let’s get you booked and ready to shine!
If you have already created your account, click here to Register for an assessment.
Please follow the timelines closely for September 2025 Test Season
- Please create and link your CAMS account to us by 14th September 2025
- Book your Test date no later than 31st October 2025.
- Submit your test certificate via link below by 9th November 2025 – https://forms.gle/FCuGnT2fX1tqBkc98
- Award presentation and promotion exercise will be on 1st week of December (tentative)
STEP 1: Create and Link Account on CAMS
Note: Select Acedolphin Private Limited (Acedolphin Swim School) as your club, and Ace Dolphin Swim School as your coach.
STEP 1.1
Head over to the CAMS website.
STEP 1.2
At the Login Page, please register yourselves by clicking on Register on the top right corner
STEP 1.3
Read and Accept Terms and Conditions, then click Agree. (note: you will need to scroll to the bottom of the Terms and conditions before you can continue.)
STEP 1.4
Fill in the child’s information and click Submit. You will then receive an email that will link you to set up a password.
STEP 1.5
Click on “Log in” in your email to set up a password.
STEP 1.6
Go to My profile, click on roles and select Participant and click on Choose this profile.
Step 1.7
Click on Search my coach by club name
STEP 1.8
Select Acedolphin Private Limited (Acedolphin Swim School) as your club, and Ace Dolphin Swim School as your coach.
Submit the Request. 
We will review the request and approve the linkage.
STEP 2: Register for an Assessment
STEP 2.1
Head over to the CAMS website and login into your account by clicking Sign In on the top right corner.
STEP 2.2
Under Menu, Click on Register for an assessment.
STEP 2.3
Filter By Date, Level and Locations, then select your preferred time and location and click Register.
STEP 2.4
Confirm the Registration by clicking Yes, Register myself.
Please proceed to Step 3 to make payment for admin fees.
NOTE: You will need to pay for admin fees before we approve the test, Please book the test within the test period stipulated.
STEP 3: Make payment for Admin Fees
STEP 3.1
Click on this link to make Payment for Admin Fee.
STEP 3.2
STEP 3.3
Once validated and approved, you will receive a Confirmation Email from CAMs.
STEP 4: Make payment for Test Fees on CAMS
STEP 4.1
Head over to the CAMS website and login into your account by clicking Sign In on the top right corner.
STEP 4.2
Click on Menu and go to My Carts
STEP 4.3
STEP 4.4
Complete Payment following the instructions.
STEP 4.5
Completed! You will be able to find your Test under My Assessments.
STEP 5: Complete your Quizzes before the Stipulated time
STEP 5.1
Head over to the CAMS website and login into your account by clicking Sign In on the top right corner.
STEP 5.2
Click on Menu and go to My Quizzes
STEP 5.3
Complete the Quizzes on time, it is a Mandatory Requirement!
Here’s a helpful cheat sheet you can use to familiarize with the quiz . We strongly recommend parents to complete the quiz with their child and guide them along!
STEP 6: Test Day
Arrive Early & Ready
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled test time so your child can settle in and warm up. Parking and pool entry may take extra time — plan ahead so there’s no rush. Look out for Signs for SwimSafer Assessment at the selected pool, you may also ask Pool Staffs situated at the entrance of the pool for directions.
Bring the Right Gear
Must-haves: Goggles, swimwear, towel, and extra set of clothes for clothed swimming test (Stage 1 to 4 : T shirt and Shorts ; Stage 5 & 6: T shirt and Long pants).
Optional but helpful: A labelled water bottle and a small healthy snack for after the test.
Prepare Your Child for the Flow
The test is about 75 minutes and follows a set sequence. For Stage 1, your child may be asked to slide in, look for an object underwater (no picking up), back float, and signal for help. Higher stages involve different strokes, underwater swims, entries, and survival skills — their coach has been preparing them for these. Click here to see the requirements.
Understand Re-attempts
Assessors may allow up to 3 re-tries for certain skills, but this depends on time, the number of participants, and weather alerts. If lightning occurs within the first 30 minutes, the schedule may be adjusted, and re-attempts might not be possible.
Keep Calm & Encourage
Encourage your child to stay relaxed and do their best — the assessors are looking for safe technique and confidence in the water. Avoid giving last-minute instructions poolside; let them focus on what they’ve learned in class.
Safety Comes First
For back-floating and survival skills, assessors will ensure children don’t swim back to the pool wall unless instructed — this is part of the safety update. All entries (stride, straddle, compact jumps) will be done under assessor guidance for safety.
Record the Test (Optional)
You may wish to take a video of your child’s test from the viewing area. This can be useful in the rare event an appeal is needed, or simply as a keepsake of their achievement.
Celebrate Effort, Not Just Results
Pass or not, completing the SwimSafer test is a big step. Acknowledge your child’s effort, courage, and progress. If they need to retake a stage, it’s simply part of their learning journey
Swimsafer Test Criteria
Each SwimSafer stage has its own set of skills that students must demonstrate in order to pass. These skills are designed to test not just swimming ability, but also water safety, survival techniques, and confidence in the pool. The criteria are based on national standards and updated guidelines, ensuring that every child who passes is well-prepared to be safe in and around water.
Below, you’ll find the specific test items for your child’s stage. Reviewing them together before test day can help your child feel more confident and ready to shine.
SwimSafer 2.0 Stage 1
SCENARIO
Stage 1 sequences introduce fundamental water skills, focusing on
developing confidence and independence in aquatic environments.
Sequence 1A integrates basic swimming techniques with essential safety skills, progressing from safe water entry to elementary strokes, floating, and distress signalling. It emphasises the transition between skills, building a foundation for water competency.
Sequence 1B introduces Personal Flotation Device (PFD) usage, allowing learners to experience its buoyancy effect. Both sequences aim to cultivate water confidence, teach safe entry and exit techniques, and introduce forward and backward movements. This stage lays the groundwork for general and deep-end water safety, preparing learners for more advanced skills in subsequent stages.
SwimSafer 2.0 Stage 2
SCENARIO
Stage 2 sequences build upon foundational skills, extending the focus
on fundamental water competencies.
Sequence 2A integrates a range of techniques, progressing from unassisted step entry to alternating between front and back swimming, floating, and treading water. It
introduces sculling and feet-first surface dives, thereby enhancing learners’ ability to manoeuvre in water.
Sequence 2B further extends these skills to practical scenarios, incorporating clothed swimming and PFD usage. Both sequences emphasise personal water safety and adaptation to various aquatic environments. The stage aims to develop continuous swimming ability to 25 metres, marking an increase from Stage 1 requirements. This progressive approach prepares learners for more complex water scenarios in subsequent stages.
SwimSafer 2.0 Stage 3
SCENARIO
Stage 3 sequences continue to advance learners’ capabilities,
integrating sustained swimming with crucial survival skills.
Sequence 3A challenges swimmers to perform a deep-water entry, transition between survival backstroke and breaststroke over 50m, and demonstrate further water competencies like sculling and underwater navigation. This sequence emphasises adaptability and endurance in various aquatic situations.
Sequence 3B simulates real- world scenarios by incorporating clothed swimming and in-water PFD fitting, culminating in an extended swim with the PFD. Both sequences build upon previous stages, requiring fluid transitions between skills and showcasing the learner’s increased confidence and proficiency in water. The focus on continuous 50m swimming and practical survival techniques marks a continued progression in the SwimSafer programme, preparing learners for more complex water scenarios in the subsequent stages.
Swimsafer 2.0 Stage 4 (Bronze)
Scenario
Stage 4 sequences enhance swimmers’ endurance and survival
skills.
Sequence Bronze A challenges learners with deep-water entry, underwater manoeuvres, and extended treading water.
Sequence Bronze B emphasises practical survival techniques, requiring swimmers to maintain continuous movement for 3 minutes using three survival strokes. This sequence develops the crucial ability to transition between strokes, promoting energy conservation and reducing muscle fatigue. Both sequences build on previous stages, introducing rescue awareness and simulating real-world survival scenarios. Stage 4 marks a significant advancement in the SwimSafer programme, preparing learners for extended water survival situations.
Swimsafer 2.0 Stage 5 (Silver)
SCENARIO
The Silver sequence in Stage 5 integrates advanced swimming techniques with critical survival skills, simulating a complex water emergency. It begins with a deep-water entry and backwards somersault, simulating the possibility of a disoriented body position after entering the water and almost immediately progressing to a challenging underwater swim at depth. The sequence then shifts to simulate escaping a sinking vessel, requiring a swift 45m front crawl. It culminates in practical survival techniques, including distress signalling, in-water PFD retrieval and fitting, demonstrating the H.E.L.P. technique, and swimming with the PFD. This comprehensive sequence builds on previous stages, emphasising efficient stroke techniques, underwater competence, and real-world survival scenarios, marking yet another challenging advancement in the SwimSafer programme.
Swimsafer 2.0 Stage 6 (Gold)
SCENARIO
The Gold Sequence in Stage 6 represents the highest stage of the
SwimSafer 2.0 programme, combining advanced swimming proficiency with critical survival skills. It begins with a compact jump entry into deep water, followed by a head-first surface dive and extended underwater swim. The sequence then transitions to a sprint swim, simulating urgent escape, before shifting to a prolonged survival swim. A key feature is the in-water creation of a flotation device from clothing, demonstrating resourcefulness in emergency situations. The sequence culminates in executing the
H.E.L.P. technique with the improvised float and swimming with it. This comprehensive sequence integrates all previously learned skills, emphasising endurance, adaptability, and practical survival techniques in challenging aquatic scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions about Swimsafer Tests
Can I request an assessment outside the normal operating hours?
No, assessment times are fixed for the centralised assessment centres and follow CAMS operating hours. Unfortunately, special one-on-one assessments outside these times aren’t available.
My child is used to swimming at pool. Can they take the test there instead of at a centralised venue?
We understand that your child may not be comfortable at the unfamiliar pool. However, SwimSafer is designed to prepare children to be water-safe in any environment, not just their usual pool. If your child is nervous, speak to us so they can practice and feel confident in a new setting.
Do I need to link my child’s profile to their coach in CAMS before registering?
Yes, you must be tagged to your child’s coach before you can register for a test. For Ace Dolphin students, please tag to the following:
Club: AceDolphin Private Limited
Coach: Acedolphin Swim School
I can’t find my coach on CAMS. What should I do?
Only certified SwimSafer instructors appear in CAMS. Check with your coach to confirm they’ve registered. For ADSS students, please select Ace Dolphin Swim School as your coach.
Can I get a refund if I cancel after payment?
For both Admin and CAMS test fee, No refunds are given once you’ve registered. If you can’t attend, you can reschedule up to 3 weeks before the test date. After that, changes aren’t possible.
What if my child is sick on test day?
If your child is unwell, keep them home and see a doctor. You will Submit a valid medical certificate through CAMS once results are posted. Once verified, you can rebook another slot at no extra cost.
Can I change my child’s test stage after paying?
No, once the coach has validated the stage and payment is made, you can’t change it. Our Coaches would have circled the SwimSafer stage on the Test card you received. Please confirm the correct stage with your coach before booking.
What happens if it rains?
If the test is called off due to weather, it will be marked as a rain-off in CAMS. You can then rebook for another available date and venue. The stage remains the same.
If a rebooked test is also cancelled due to rain, you’ll need to reschedule again. Refunds aren’t given for weather cancellations.
Will we get results on the spot?
No. Results are posted on CAMS within 48 hours of the test.
We have received feedback that sometimes results may take longer than 48 hours, in which case please enquire here : http://go.gov.sg/ssreport
Why did my child not get a re-attempt for a skill?
Re-attempts aren’t guaranteed. Assessors consider factors like time limits, group size, weather, and safety.
Can I talk to the assessor about results?
No. Results aren’t discussed directly with assessors. Speak to your coach or file an official appeal on CAMS within 72 hours.
Where can I find my child’s certificate?
Log in to CAMS and go to “My Certificates” in your profile. Make sure both the practical and theory quiz were completed under the same profile.
What if my child doesn’t pass the theory quiz on the first try?
They can retake it as many times as needed within 7 days after the practical test. The quiz can also be done before the test.
From our experience, its a best practice for the child to do the test with an parent/guardian. Please see STEP 5.3 for a useful resource for adults to facilitate the test.
What if we don’t complete the quiz on time?
You must finish within 7 days (or within the one-month extension if granted). If you miss the deadline, the practical result will be void. We Recommend parents to complete the quiz before the practical test.
Can the quiz be taken before the practical test?
Yes, its highly recommended to complete early, but the certificate is only issued once both practical and theory are completed.
Can I get another extension if I miss the extended quiz deadline?
No. Missing the extended deadline will void the practical result.
Is there a minimum age for the SwimSafer test?
The recommended minimum age by Singapore Aquactics is 6 years old. However, our swim school may and will register younger children for assessment if they have demonstrated the necessary skills and confidence to meet the test requirements.
This decision will be made together with your child’s coach to ensure they are ready.
What happens after Stage 6?
There are other certifications such as Lifesaving and Bronze medallions for pursuit. Some of our students also progressed to instructor level!
How do I get certificates from past tests?
Once the CAMS migration is complete, they will be available online. For now, email swimsafer.enquiries@sgaquatics.org.sg for help.
What if I want to appeal my child’s result?
Appeals must be submitted via CAMS within 72 hours of result release. Where possible, we recommend to video your child’s test performance in case evidence is needed.
How do I reschedule the test?
If you need to change the date after booking:
Email rescheduling.swimsafer@sgaquatics.org.sg with your child’s name, stage, and current booking details.
Changes are subject to slot availability and may need to be made well in advance.
I have more than one child, can i put them on one account in CAMS?
You will have to register 1 account for each child, using a different email each time.
