Usa swim rules
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1. In the event of a disqualification, the Referee or designated official calling the
infraction must do what?: Immediately raise one hand overhead and make every reasonable effort to seek
out the swimmer or his/her coach and inform them as to the reason for the disqualification.
2. Should a swimmer who enters the water in reaction to a "stand up" command
be charged with a false start?: The swimmer entering the water may be relieved of being charged with
a false start.
3. Upon finishing a race, which violation may a swimmer be disqualified for by
the Starter with the Referee's independent confirmation of the infraction?: A false
start.
4. Both USA Swimming athlete members and non-USA Swimming athlete par-
ticipants may compete in which type of meets?: They may compete in an approved meet.
5. What shall be considered a violation of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct?-
: All of the above.
6. For all backstroke starts, in what position must the swimmers toes be placed?-
: Toes must not be placed above the lip of the gutter.
7. If a swimmer elects to swim backstroke in a freestyle event, what kind of
starting method shall be used?: The forward start shall be used.
8. What does the short series of whistles from the Referee indicate to the
swimmers?: To remove all clothing except for swimwear and step up on the block.
9. What are some examples of starting accommodations that may be made for
swimmers with physical disabilities?: All of the above.
10. What are swimmers not permitted to use or wear?: All of the above.
11. Which of the following are true statements regarding lap counters?: The count
may be in ascending or descending order.
12. Excluding relay teams representing an LSC at a Zone meet or similar all-star
competition sanctioned or approved by USA Swimming, can a relay team be
composed of unattached swimmers in USA Swimming competition?: No, under no
circumstances.
13. In the breaststroke: When shall the swimmer be permitted to bring the
hands back beyond the hip line in the stroke?: During the first stroke after the start and each
turn.
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1. In the event of a disqualification, the Referee or designated official calling the
infraction must do what?: Immediately raise one hand overhead and make every reasonable effort to seek
out the swimmer or his/her coach and inform them as to the reason for the disqualification.
2. Should a swimmer who enters the water in reaction to a "stand up" command
be charged with a false start?: The swimmer entering the water may be relieved of being charged with
a false start.
3. Upon finishing a race, which violation may a swimmer be disqualified for by
the Starter with the Referee's independent confirmation of the infraction?: A false
start.
4. Both USA Swimming athlete members and non-USA Swimming athlete par-
ticipants may compete in which type of meets?: They may compete in an approved meet.
5. What shall be considered a violation of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct?-
: All of the above.
6. For all backstroke starts, in what position must the swimmers toes be placed?-
: Toes must not be placed above the lip of the gutter.
7. If a swimmer elects to swim backstroke in a freestyle event, what kind of
starting method shall be used?: The forward start shall be used.
8. What does the short series of whistles from the Referee indicate to the
swimmers?: To remove all clothing except for swimwear and step up on the block.
9. What are some examples of starting accommodations that may be made for
swimmers with physical disabilities?: All of the above.
10. What are swimmers not permitted to use or wear?: All of the above.
11. Which of the following are true statements regarding lap counters?: The count
may be in ascending or descending order.
12. Excluding relay teams representing an LSC at a Zone meet or similar all-star
competition sanctioned or approved by USA Swimming, can a relay team be
composed of unattached swimmers in USA Swimming competition?: No, under no
circumstances.
13. In the breaststroke: When shall the swimmer be permitted to bring the
hands back beyond the hip line in the stroke?: During the first stroke after the start and each
turn.
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