Adobe Stock Swimming badges and courses
at the Karlsruhe baths
Swimming is much more than just a leisure activity - it is a fundamental skill that can save lives, offers safety and at the same time promotes physical fitness and well-being. For this reason, various aqua courses are offered in the Karlsruhe swimming pools in co-operation with Schwimm-Region Karlsruhe e. V.. It is also possible to obtain swimming badges in the Karlsruhe pools.
Swimming courses in the Karlsruhe swimming pools
Schwimm-Region Karlsruhe e. V. offers many different water courses for swimming and bathing fun:
- Baby and children's courses
- Aqua cycling
- Aqua fitness courses
- Swimming courses for children and adults
Swimming courses are offered by Schwimm-Region e. V. in the following pools: Europabad Karlsruhe, Therme Vierordtbad, Weiherhofbad, Hallenbad Grötzingen and Adolf-Ehrmann-Bad
Registration and further details on the individual courses can be found on the Schwimm-Region e.V. website.
Swimming badges at the Karlsruhe swimming pools
If you can swim, it's easier - and not just in the water! That's why swimming badges are so important. They are not only milestones that document learning progress in swimming, but also important proof of swimming ability and safety in the water. They give children, parents and adults the certainty that they or their children can move safely in the water - a skill that can be crucial in everyday life, on holiday or during leisure activities. Each badge not only improves swimming ability, but also safety in the water.
Overview of swimming badges and acceptance centres
Adobe Stock Seahorses
Acceptance in all Karlsruhe pools with the exception of the Grötzingen indoor pool and the Vierordtbad thermal baths*.
What do you need for the
Seahorse?
Jump from the edge of the pool and then swim 25 metres in one swimming style on your stomach or back. (Rough form, exhale recognisably into the water while swimming in the prone position). Bringing up an object with the hands from shoulder-deep water (shoulder depth in relation to the candidate). Knowledge of the swimming rules.
*The badge can only be taken if the pool is open.
Acceptance incl. badge and certificate: € 6.00 plus admission to the pool
Adobe Stock Bronze
Acceptance in the following pools: Adolf-Ehrmann-Bad, Europabad, Fächerbad, Freibad Rüppurr, Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört, Sonnenbad, Turmbergbad, Weiherhofbad*.
What do you need to be able to do for bronze?
Jump headfirst from the edge of the pool and swim for 15 minutes. During this time, at least 200 m must be covered, 150 m of which must be in the prone or supine position in a recognisable swimming style and 50 m in the other body position (change of body position while swimming on the swimming lane without holding on). One deep dive of approx. 2 metres from the water surface with retrieval of a small object (e.g. small diving ring). One package jump from the starting block or 1 metre board. Knowledge of the swimming rules.
*The badge can only be taken if the pool is open.
Acceptance incl. badge and certificate: € 6.00 plus admission to the pool
Adobe Stock silver
Acceptance in the following pools: Adolf-Ehrmann-Bad, Fächerbad*
What do you need to be able to do for silver?
Jump headfirst from the edge of the pool and swim for 20 minutes. During this time, at least 400 m must be covered, 300 m of which must be in the prone or supine position in a recognisable swimming style and 100 m in the other body position (change of body position while swimming on the swimming lane without holding on). Two deep dives of approx. 2 m from the water surface with retrieval of a small object (e.g. small diving rings). 10 m distance diving with push-off from the edge of the pool in the water. One jump from a height of 3 metres or 2 different jumps from a height of 1 metre. Knowledge of swimming rules and behaviour for self-rescue (e.g. behaviour when exhausted, releasing cramps).
*The badge can only be taken if the pool is open.
Acceptance incl. badge and certificate: € 6.00 plus admission to the pool