Karlsruher Bäder Courses and badges
Various courses take place in the Fächerbad Karlsruhe - from aqua courses to promote technique and safety in the water (swimming courses) or joint-friendly programmes such as aqua fitness, aqua cycling and aqua jogging - the Fächerbad focuses on exercise in the water for adults and children.
The courses are organised by the SSC Karlsruhe. Registration for the courses and an overview of the programme can be found on the SSC Karlsruhe website.
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-Bath*
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