Women's Swimwear Guide
Information and swimwear guide for women attending swimming lessons.

Swim and Survive Access & Equity logo Women's Swimwear Options Reference Guide

Multicultural Women's Swim and Survive Lessons
woman in one-piece bathing suitwoman wearing short sleeve rashie and swim shorts standing next to a poolwoman wearing long sleeve rash vest and full length swim pants standing next to a poolwoman wearing burkini swim set with full length tunic and pants and swim hijabwoman wearing full length tunic and pants and hijab, standing ankle-deep in shallow pool
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Supervision Only

One-piece swimsuit

Short sleeve rash top and swim shorts

Long sleeve rash vest and full length swim leggings

Swimwear burkini set with high-neck tunic, full length pants and swim hijab.

Tunic, long pants and hijab (non-swim material)

Minimal coverage ideal for active swimming programs and competitions.

Some coverage ideal for group activities and programs.

Greater coverage with lightweight material suitable for supervised programs. (tighter)

Complete head and body coverage with lightweight material suitable for shallow water. (loose fit)

Complete coverage only suitable for supervising children in shallow water (ankle deep). Suitable for the Watch Around Water program.

✅ Suitable for all swimming stages (Stage 1 - Bronze)
✅ Swimwear not a risk factor. 		✅ Suitable for all swimming stages (Stage 1 - Bronze)
✅ Swimwear not a risk factor. 		✅ Suitable for all swimming stages (Stage 1 - Bronze)
✋🏻 Minor restriction of movement, additional weight. 		✅ Suitable for all swimming stages (Stage 1 - Bronze)
✋🏻 Will restrict movement and increase fatigue in water. 		✋🏻 Supervision Only - Material too heavy for aquatic activity. Lifeguards will restrict entry into the water.
❌ Not suitable for swimming/aquatic programs.

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