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Swimmers With A Disability
(PARA)Classification
& Technical Rules
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International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Competition
DesignationWhat Officials are required for:
– IPC competition – Technical/Asst. Director (TD/ATD) full slate of senior officials (10) and as many classifiers as required. (2.1.4, Parylimpics, Worlds).
– IPC sanctioned competition – TD, 4 stroke Judges as many classifiers as required. (2.1.5, European Championships).
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IPC Competition Designation
– IPC approved competitions – IPC appoints the classifiers and the LOC appoints the appropiate number of officials (2.1.6, CanAm)
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New Officials on DeckMost National/International meets have the following Officials on the Deck:
Technical Director (TD) Technical Official (TO)Medical ClassifierTechnical Classifiers
Extra Office Staff16
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Technical Director (TD)
1. Similar to our SNC Competition Coordinator
2. Oversees the IPC Swimming Classification of swimmers before and during the meet.
3. Coordinates the Technical, Medical Classifiers, and Technical Officials (TO).
4. Approves the results and records17
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Medical Classifier
1. Is a Physiotherapist or Doctor2. Does the bench test (video next)3. Observes the swimmer in the water
prior to and during competition (usually from the stands)
• Available to the TO to consult on a swimmer’s ability to do a stroke
4. Assigns the swimmer a classification and does the exceptions 18
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TO1. May assist with classifying swimmers
before and during the meet.2. May assist with creation of exceptions
for each swimmer, which will appear on the heat sheets.
3. During a competition one on either side of the pool to observe the swimmers. Walks with the Stroke Judge.
4. Approves and signs all DQ’s made by Referee, Starter and S/T Judges, to ensure the swimmer’s stroke meets the rule exception. 19
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TO5. Converts times into points Swim
Canada website at https://www.swimming.ca/FemaleParaSwimming - Women
https://www.swimming.ca/MaleParaSwimming - Men
6. The highest points are the medal winners
7. Creates the start lists for finals, if there are finals
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Swim Meet Exercises50M Free Female
NAME AGE CLUB PROV PRELIM POINTS
LambertS6SB6SM6Jenna 19 KYPA ON 53.84
DierS10SB9SM10Kara 16 KYPA ON 43.37
TremblayS9SB9SM9Elodie 30 TORP PQ 37.11
CloutierS8SB7SM8Christine 30 VMAX PQ 48.56
AvanessianS8SB8SM8Chouchanick 25 VMAX PQ 56.62
TrippS10SB9SM10Abi 9 KYPA ON 1:00.8221
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• Use the web address below and calculate the Points and Lanes for Finals for the swimmers belowhttps://www.swimming.ca/FemaleParaSwimming
Female 50m Freestyle Prelim
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Swim Meet Exercises50M Free Male
NAME AGE CLUB PROV PRELIM POINTS
MarchandS7SB7SM7, Marc-Olivier 18 VMAX PQ 32.45
SergeantTsonos S8SB8, Chris 16 KYPA ON 31.87
Daniel s8sb6sm7, Christian 16 TAB AB 57.63
Hampson S11 Sb11sm11, Robert 18 VVAC ON 46.75
Bolton S9SB9SM9, Harley 15 LYPA ON 49.62
Streicher S10SB9SM10, Nick 12 KYPA ON 49.18
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• Use the web address below and calculate the Points and Lanes for Finals for the swimmers belowhttps://www.swimming.ca/MaleParaSwimming
Male 50m Freestyle Prelim
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Swim Meet Exercises50M Free Final Female
NAME AGE CLUB PROV Final POINTS
LambertS6SB6SM6Jenna 19 KYPA ON 55.91
DierS10SB9SM10Kara 16 KYPA ON 44.37
TremblayS9SB9SM9Elodie 30 TORP PQ 35.53
CloutierS8SB7SM8Christine 30 VMAX PQ 47.68
AvanessianS8SB8SM8Chouchanick 25 VMAX PQ 58.29
TrippS10SB9SM10Abi 9 KYPA ON 1:02.4723
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• Use the web address below and calculate the Points and Medals for the swimmers belowhttps://www.swimming.ca/FemaleParaSwimming
Female 50m Freestyle Finals
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Swim Meet Exercises50M Free Final Male
NAME AGE CLUB PROV FINAL POINTS
MarchandS7SB7SM7, Marc-Olivier 18 VMAX PQ 33.37
SergeantTsonos S8SB8, Chris 16 KYPA ON 32.59
Daniel s8sb6sm7, Christian 16 TAB AB 1;02.25
Hampson S11 Sb11sm11, Robert 18 VVAC ON DQ
Bolton S9SB9SM9, Harley 15 LYPA ON 42.85
Streicher S10SB9SM10, Nick 12 KYPA ON 47.0724
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• Use the web address below and calculate the Points and Medals for the swimmers belowhttps://www.swimming.ca/MaleParaSwimming
Male 50m Freestyle Finals
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IPC Bench Test Video
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IPC Water Test Video
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What is Classification?Grouping of swimmers with like abilities for the purpose of competing in sport in a fair field for competition.
Why Classify?To ensure a fair and level playing field for all competitors.Layman’s Guide to Classifications is located at https://www.swimming.ca/guidetoclassification
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Disabilities IncludedLocomotor disability
Spinal injuredCerebral palsyHead Injuries
AmputeesDysmelia
Achrondroplasia Arthrogryphosis
Cognitive DisabilitiesVisually Impaired
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Disabilities Not Included
TransplantsDeaf
Learning disabilitiesDiabetesEpilepsy
“Awkward” childDevelopmental delay
ADD
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Swimming ClassificationsSB = Breaststroke, SM = IM, S = the rest
Visually Impaired class S/SB/SM 11, 12, 13
Locomotor Disabilities
class S/SB/SM 1 – 10 (SB9)
Cognitive Disabilities class S/SB/SM 14
Special Olympics Not yet
These will be listed on your Start List/Heat sheets after the last name of the swimmer
You may have to make a list and distribute it
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CAN CANADANPC Status Gender Family Name Given Name Exceptions Classification
Review
CAN C M Murphy Danial A 1,5,12 S9 SB9 SM9
CAN C W Stanczak Kirby WAFY 1,2,12 S3 SB3 SM3
The DVZ 10,11,14,* Have been removed from the code of exceptions, it may take some time for the databases to catch up.
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This is a sample of the classification and exceptions found on the IPC website for Canadian swimmers.
http://www.ipc-swimming.org/export/sites/ipc_sports_swimming/Classification/Athlete_Database/2009_12_22_ClassData_of_swimmers_in_license_process_2009.pdf
The classification and exceptions are produced from the bench and water test done by the Medical and Technical Classifier
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Codes for ExceptionsW – Water Start - MUST start in water
F – Feet Start – Support Staff (SS) holds swimmer’s feet to the wall
H – Hearing impaired light or signal required
Y - Starting Device - Water starts, belt, towel etc.
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Codes for Exceptions
E - Unable to Grip For Backstroke Start – Support Staff can hold the swimmer
A – Assistance required – Officials, if requested by the swimmer
T – Tappers - Must have one at each end and they must tap the swimmer. A miss is a DQ.
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Codes for ExceptionsDuring Swimming
Even numbers are right side
Odd numbers are left side
1 to 7 deal with hands,
8 to 12+ deal with feet and only Breaststroke
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Codes for Exceptions
0 – Nil1 - One Hand Start 2 - R Hand touch3 - L Hand touch4 - R Hand touch with simultaneous
intent5 - L Hand touch with simultaneous
intent
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Codes for Exceptions
6 - Simultaneous intent to touch7 - Part of upper body must touch
8 to 12, and + are Breaststroke ONLY
8 - R Foot must turn out9 - L Foot must turn out12 - Leg Drag or Show Intent to
Kick+ - Able to do fly kick - illegal other
then start and turn
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Technical Rules for Swimmers with a Disability
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Rule Book
Have copies of the IPC Swimming Rule Book available on deck, you can not remember all the rules.http://www.ipc-swimming.org/Rules_Regulations/An SNC rule book is located at the Swim Canada web site and has an bridged version of the IPC rules https://www.swimming.ca/SwimmingRules
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IPC Swimming Disqualification Descriptors
Descriptor allow rapid reference to where the DQ is found in the IPC Swimming Rule Book.
This should never replace knowing the Rule Book, and where things are located.
You should go through the Rule Book and become familiar with the layout, which follows the FINA book as much as possible.
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Rules
Cognitive Disabilities: class S/SB/SM 14
No exceptions
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3.1.3.2
3.1.3.3
3.1.3.4
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The Start 3.1Locomotor Disabilities
Use the Rule book and go over the Rules
3.1.3.7
3.3.1.1
3.1.3.6
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The Start 3.1
Classes S1, S2, S3 Feet/foot hold Start
Legal
Not legal
Must be stationary after ‘Take Your Marks’.
NO sculling
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The Start 3.1
Deaf or Hearing Impaired
3.1.73.1.8
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Strokes
USE COMMON SENSE
Freestyle–3.2 Definition
Backstroke–3.3.1.2 Exception E
The Code of Exceptions, match the rules.
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StrokesBreaststroke - 3.4.1
● After the start & each turn the swimmer MAY take ONE arm stroke completely back to the legs during which the swimmer MAY be submerged.
● A single butterfly kick is permitted during the first arm stroke, followed by a breaststroke kick.
3.4.2 …. All movement of the arms shall be …….3.4.3 …. Hands on, over or under the water….
…. elbows under except turn or finish…..The hands shall not be brought back
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StrokesBreaststroke
–3.4.4 Exceptions 12–3.4.4.1–3.4.5.1 Exceptions 8, and 9–3.4.6, .1, .2, .3, .4, .5
Butterfly–3.5.2, .1, .2, .3, .4–3.5.3, .1,–Breaststroke kick is allowed
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3.4.6.2
3.4.6.1
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Strokes
Butterfly (Continued)–3.5.4.1 Exceptions 4, 5, and
6–3.5.4.2 Exception 7–3.5.4.3 Exceptions 2, and 3–3.5.4.4 Exceptions 4, and 5–3.5.4.5–3.5.4.6–3.5.5
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Touches & Finishes Breaststroke & Butterfly
• Show intent to touch or simultaneous intent to touch
• 1 asymmetric stroke when swimmer has no leg push-off
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Support Staff
Tapper/Tapping
• an individual that indicates to the swimmers with a visual impairment they are approaching the end wall
• An S11 being tapped requires two tappers one at each end of the pool
• All Tapping devices will be checked by the Referee or TO before being used.
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Support Staff
● The Tapper is not allowed to coach the swimmer, talking to the blind swimmer to advise where the blocks and steps are is allowed
● S11/SB 11/SM 11 swimmers must wear opaque (blackened) goggles,
● these will be checked by the Referee or TO at the completion of the race
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Tapper/Tapping
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Support Staff
Swimmer Assistant on Start
Support staff can provide: - balance- holding of feet (S1,S2,S3)- fitting of straps- indicate start for deafAssistance to enter and or exit the waterONE layer of towel is allowed to protect amputee’s legs
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Protests2.10.1 Protests
• breach of rules or safety of the competitor
• against decisions of the referee…not allowed against decisions of
fact Decision of fact is ‘There is no judgement call by an official in such circumstances. It happened; it is a fact.’Protest forms located at
http://www.ipc-swimming.org/export/sites/ipc_sports_swimming/Downloads/05_01_2010_Protest_Form.pdf
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Competition StructureMeet Managers can integrate & run competitions by:
Classification, World Performance Charts, Seed by Time, Seed by Event , PARA swimming with Able Body - Provided they have been classified and the meet entries show their classification (S6,SB5,SM6)
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SNC/IPC Rule Differences
Only two difference now with the new IPC rule changes (2010)
Breast Stroke – Fly kick at start & turn must be completed by start of 2nd pull
Butterfly – Breaststroke kick allowed 56
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IPC Swimming Web Sitehttp://www.ipc-swimming.org/news/
– About the sport (background)– News– Rules & Regulations
Current Rule Book
– Recordsapplication forms
– Classification swimmers by Country,on line course
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IPC Swimming Web Site Cont.
–Officials IPC Technical OfficialsIPC Technical Officials Course
–Calendar IPC sanctioned Meets
–Downloads and FormsApplication for IPC CompetitionRecord Approval FormsTechnical Officials Log
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SNC Web Sitehttp://www.swimming.ca/
Along the top go to ‘PARA Teams’ then the drop down menu to ‘PARA Swimming’
– Explanation of PARA Swimming – Swimmers classification and
exceptions list by Province– IPC Classifiers and Officials list– Guide to Classification– Can-Am Meet information
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Swim Alberta Web Site
http://www.swimalberta.ca/officials/swad-information-2.htm
–Application for World or Regional Records (link to IPC)
– IPC Sanction Application (link to IPC)–Code for Exceptions (WORD)–SNC IPC DQ Quick Reference Infraction
Card
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Swim Alberta Web Site Cont.http://www.swimalberta.ca/officials/swad-information-2.htm
Continued
–SNC expenses Claim Form (EXCEL)
–PARA Officials Presentation (POWER POINT)
–USA Officials Application (WORD)
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Swim Sask. Web Sitehttp://www.swimsask.ca/programs_swad.htm
–Charts to converts times into points for swimmers with different abilities to compete in the same event
USA Paralympic Swimminghttp://usparalympics.org/pages/409
–US Can-Am meets.
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IPC SWIMMING SANCTION PROCESS
IPC Swimming requires that all swimmers who wish to be eligible to be put into the World Rankings or set a World Record be licensed by IPC Swimming for a yearly fee of 15 € per swimmer.
Swimming/Natation Canada has developed a strategy around this.
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APPLY for IPC APPROVAL/SANCTION
Any swim meet that requires IPC Swimming approval/sanction:– fill out the NEW (2010 version) form
and fax it, scan it or email it to [email protected] and [email protected]
–The form is available from the web site below http://www.ipc-swimming.org/Downloads/.
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COMPETITION APPROVAL COSTS
Competition Approval Process and approval http://www.ipc-swimming.org/Downloads
The request must be made SIX weeks before the meet
there will be a 50 € cost to approve/sanction each competition.
If you require a IPC Officials course cost 100 €
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COMPETITION APPROVAL COSTS
Swimming/Natation Canada has established an account with IPC Swimming and provide a float.
When a club gets meet approval, the account will be debited and the host club invoiced by Swimming/Natation Canada.
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CRITERIA for IPC SWIMMING APPROVAL
Minimum Standards for Approval.− minimum 1.35m depth of the pool at
the start end of the pool.− Please review the full document.
http://www.ipc-swimming.org/export/sites/ipc_sports_swimming/Downloads/2010_COMPETITION_APPROVAL_GUIDELINES.pdf
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WORLD RECORDS
IPC Swimming World Records will only be recognized at performances done at an IPC Swimming recognized competition.
by a licensed swimmer.
the meet must have Doping Control present at the meet.
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WORLD RECORDS
Record Process and Record Form
http://www.ipc-swimming.org/Downloads
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Meet Managers must, export from their meet software (Hytek or SPLASH), the results, as a Excel file, for emailing to IPC Swimming, within 15 days of the completion of the meet.
Results Templatehttp://www.ipc-swimming.org/export/sites/ipc_sports_swimming/Downloads/2009_04_01_Results_Template_Swimming.xls
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POST COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS for IPC
SWIM MEETS
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Record setting performances must be submitted to IPC Swimming Office using the IPC Swimming Record Application form, together with all the required supporting documentation no later than 15 days after the competition concludes. http://www.ipc-swimming.org/export/sites/ipc_sports_swimming/Downloads/Application_for_World_or_Regional_Record_2007-07-24.pdf
Results containing the necessary information must be submitted to IPC Swimming no later than 15 days after the competition concludes.
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IPC Meet Summary Report to IPC Swimming no later than 15 days after the competition concludes. (Copy will be supplied to the Contact Person nominated on the application form when the meet is approved).
Failure to provide the above information in the required time frame may result in future approvals being withheld.
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QuestionnaireIf the answer turns red on the next click it is correct.1. The TO is responsible for:
a) Approving and signing all DQ slips before they become official.
b) Disqualifying any swimmer that he/she observes to be committing an infraction and has not been DQed by other Officials.
c) Observing the pool at all time while swimmers are in the water.
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a) To be involved in classification of swimmers,
b) Perform the bench test,c) Assign the swimmers a classification
and do the exceptions,d) Disqualify swimmers for incorrect
strokes,e) Observe the pool when there are
swimmers in the water during competition.
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2.The Medical Classifier’s duties are,
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3. The times-points calculation tables that allow swimmers of different abilities to compete together are found at ?
a) http://www.swimming.ca
b) http://www.paralympic.org/release/Summer_Sports/Swimming/index.html
c) http://www.swimalberta.ca
d) http://www.swimsask.ca/programs_swad.htm
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4. Which of the following disabilities are included in IPC Swimming?
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Deaf
Locomotor Disability
ADD
Visually Impaired
Amputees
Spinal Injuries
Epilepsy
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5. What strokes does ‘S’ stand for in classification?
Backstroke, Fly, and Free
6. What does ‘SB’ stand for in classification?
Breaststroke
7. What does ‘SM’ stand for in classification?
IM
8. What website are ALL the Canadian swimmers’ classifications located?
http://www.swimming.ca/ParaswimmingClassification
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9. What website are ALL the International swimmers’ classifications located?
http://www.paralympic.org/release/Summer_Sports/Swimming/Classification/Move down to Classification by Country
10. Can any swimmer start in the water?
YES, but only S1, 2, and 3 can have their feet held to the wall. (3.1.3.6)
11. Can timekeepers assist a swimmer if asked?
Yes if the swimmer has ASKED the timer for assitance.
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12. Which swimmers must have tappers and how many tappers?
S11 - 2 tappers one at each end (2.18.31)
13. What happens if a Tapper misses the swimmer?
The swimmer will be DQ’ed
14. Who checks the goggles, at the end of the race, for light passing through and which classes are required to be checked?
Referee or TO and S11 (3.8.8)
15. What does the code of exceptions ‘G’ mean?Prostheses (Glass eye) NO CHECK Required
16. What does ‘Z’ mean, (will be removed from Database)
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17. Are there any exceptions for S14 swimmers
No
18. What codes are required for the swimmer to have assistance at the start?
‘A’ assistance
‘T’ tapper19. Which Officials must sign DQ forms?
Referee Official DQing TO
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20. Which website is the SNC Rule book located on?
– www.swimming.ca– www.paralympic.org– http://www.swimsask.ca/
programs_swad.htm– www.swimalberta.ca21. Can severely handicapped swimmers
(S1,2,3,4)enter the water or mount the blocks after the tweet tweet and before the long whistle from the Referee?
Yes, if the Referee agrees, this will speed up the meet.
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22. Which of the following classes of swimmers CAN have their feet held for a water start?
S1, S2, S3, and S4S1 S2 S3 (3.1.3.6)
23. Can one layer of towel or the like be placed on the blocks to prevent abrasions?
Yes (3.1.3.8)
24. When the command ‘Take Your Marks’ is given all swimmers must assume a stationary position. This also applies to water starts, there must be no sculling. Is this statement True or False?
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25. Are the toes required to be under the water on backstroke starts?
NO
26. Is a downward butterfly kick allowed at the start and turn in breaststroke?
YES
27. If a swimmer uses only one arm during the breaststroke, must the touch be with both arms?
NO (3.4.6.3)
28. In butterfly are the shoulders to be kept in line with the normal water surface?
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29. If an S11 or S12 swimmer comes in contact with the lane rope, at the time of the touch, so as to cause a non-simultaneous touch must they be DQed?
NO (3.4.6.5)
30. In fly, if the arms skim the top of the water is this a DQ?
YES
31. Is the breaststroke kick allowed in fly?
YES (3.5.3)
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32. In fly, are swimmers with no leg function allowed to perform ½ arm stroke underwater to contact the wall?
YES (3.5.4.6)33. What are the strokes in the 150 meter IM?
Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle(3.6.1.1)
34. Can a swimmers whose exceptions do not have a ‘V’ ‘A’ ‘T’ ‘B’ or ‘G’ be allowed to be accompanied to the marshalling area or starting blocks?
NO
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35. In the picture below, the second swimmer is doing either fly or breaststroke, is this ever legal?
YES BUT ONLY if exception 3
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36. Support Staff and Assistants are not allowed to talk to the swimmer once in the marshalling area, except S11, true or false.
TRUE (2.18)
37. Is a swimmer allowed to compete with an open wound?
NO (6.2.5)
38. Taping or strapping of injuries must be approved by the Medical Classifier or in his absence the Referee, true or false.
TRUE (6.2.5)
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39. It is the right of a coach to protest a referee’s decision and shall not be refused, unless the protest is against a decision of fact, true or false.
TRUE
40. What is a decision of Fact?
There is no judgement call by an official in such circumstance. It happened it is a fact.
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If you have an internet connection do the following questions
41. Yip Pin Xiu from Singapore has entered your meet classified as S3 SB3 SM3. Is her classification right?What are her exceptions?
42. Curtis Lovejoy from USA has entered your meet classified as S2 SB1 SM2.Is his classification right?What are his exceptions?Can he start from the blocks?
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YESWAEF 6,11
YESWAHEZ 6,11NO
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43. Krystal Shaw from Sask. has entered your meet and is classified as S8 SB7 SM8.
Is her classification right?
What are her exceptions?
44. Chelsie Bargh from BC has entered your meet and is classified as S14 SB14 SM14..
Is her classification right?
What are her exceptions?
Can she start in the water?
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NO, 7,6,7DAZ 11+
YESD 0YES
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Roles & Responsibilities of SNCCompetition
Negotiations, Programming, Classification, Conducting of the competition, Results System
Education Classification Courses, Classifiers, Technical Adviser, Swimming Officials, Teaching & Coaching Courses
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Roles & Responsibilities of SNCGeneral
National RecordsNational Record CertificatesMaintenance of RankingsCalendar of EventsCertificates for Classification workshops & SeminarsResource for Clubs,Coaches & ClassifiersSponsorship
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Contacts
Any questions you may have please contact the IPC officials below;
Lockie Lister – [email protected]
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Thank you.
We would like to acknowledge the initial work on the power point presentation done by Swim Alberta
