Certification - Stroke & Turn/Timer

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1 Name: USAS ID:_ Work Phone:_ Home Phone:_ _ LSC: Address Line 1: Address Line 2: City: State: Zip Code: # / Answers Rules&Regs:101.2-Breaststroke 1 In the breaststroke: How shall the hands be pushed forward together from the breast? IVersion Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. They shall be under the water. They shall be on the water. They shall be over the water. Any of the above. 2 In the breaststroke: When is a single butterfly kick permitted? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. A single butterfly kick is not permitted after the start and each turn, until after the initiation of the first arm pull. A single butterfly kick is not permitted at any time during a breaststroke event. A single butterfly kick is permitted after the start and each turn, at any time prior to the first breaststroke kick. 3 In the breaststroke: What is the position of the head at each turn and at the finish of the race? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. The head must be submerged. The head may be submerged after the last arm pull prior to the touch, provided it breaks the surface of the water at some point during the last complete or incomplete cycle preceding the touch. The head must be above the surface of the water. 4 In the breaststroke: At each turn and at the finish of the race, what is required to make a legal touch or finish? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously at the water level. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously below the water level. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously. The shoulders must be parallel to the water level. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously at, above, or below the water level. 5 In the breaststroke: What is the required position of the hands in relation to the surface of the water during the pulling portion of the stroke? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. The hands shall be brought back on, above, or under the surface of the water. The hands shall be brought back on or under the surface of the water. The hands shall be brought back under the surface of the water. 6 In the breaststroke: After the start and each turn, when is a single butterfly kick permitted? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. After the start and each turn, and only when the hands have been brought back beyond the hip line. After the start and each turn, at any time prior to the first breaststroke kick a single butterfly kick is permitted. After the start and each turn, and only when the head has broken the surface of the water during the first cycle. After the start and each turn, and only when the hands have initially separated. Rules&Regs:101.3-Butterfly Page 1 of 10

2 # / Answers IVersion 7 In the butterfly: After the start and after each turn and before the head has broken the surface of the water, how many kicks and pulls is the swimmer permitted? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. One or more kicks, one arm pull and one recovery. One kick, one arm pull, and one recovery. One kick and one arm pull. One or more leg kicks, but only one arm pull under water, which must bring the swimmer to the surface. 8 In the butterfly: From the beginning of the first arm pull, what is the required position of the body? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. The body shall be kept on the breast. The body must be at or past vertical to the back. The position of body is irrelevant until the head breaks the surface of the water. 9 In the butterfly: Which part of the body must be brought forward simultaneously over the water and pulled back simultaneously under the water throughout the race? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Both arms. Both shoulders. Both elbows. Both hands. 10 In the butterfly: What do the rules say about the legs and the feet during the kick? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. The legs or the feet shall not alternate in relation to each other. A scissors or breaststroke kicking movement is not permitted. The position of the legs or the feet need not be on the same level. 11 In the butterfly: At each turn and at the finish, besides being on the breast, what is required to make a legal touch? Hint: Please review references and for the correct answer. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously at, above, or below the water surface. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously below the water surface. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously when the shoulders are parallel to the water's surface. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously above the water's surface. 12 In the butterfly: At the turns and the finish, besides observing the touch with both hands separated and simultaneously at, above, or below the water surface, what else is judged when observing the swimmer? Hint: Please review references and for the correct answer. The shoulders may be at or past the vertical toward the back when the swimmer touches the wall. The shoulders may be at or past the vertical toward the back when the swimmer approaches the wall. Once a legal touch has been made, the swimmer may turn in any manner, but the shoulders may be at or past the vertical toward the back when the swimmer leaves the wall. The body shall be on the breast. Rules&Regs:101.4-Backstroke 13 In the backstroke: When can the butterfly kick be used? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. It may be used at anytime during the race since the Rulebook does not prohibit this action. It may be used only after the start and after each turn. It may never be used. Page 2 of 10

3 # / Answers IVersion 14 In the backstroke: After turning past vertical towards the breast to make a turn, a swimmer initiates the turn but fails to touch the wall with any part of the body. The swimmer will be disqualified for which infraction? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. The swimmer shall be disqualified for non-continuous turning motion at the turn. The swimmer shall be disqualified because after turning past vertical towards the back, the swimmer was submerged past the 15 meter mark measured from the turn end of the pool. The swimmer shall be disqualified for failure to touch the wall at the turn. 15 In the backstroke: During the turn, if the shoulders turn past vertical toward the breast, what do the rules permit the swimmer to do to initiate the turn? Hint: Please review reference for correct answer. The swimmer may use an immediate continuous single arm pull or immediate continuous simultaneous double arm pull to initiate the turn. The swimmer may complete the arm pull and then glide prior to initiating the body's turning action. The swimmer may glide to get into position prior to initiating an arm pull. 16 In the backstroke: At the turns and the finish, how does the swimmer perform a legal touch? Hint: Please review references and for the correct answer. The touch may not be done with the head or shoulders. Upon completion of each length, some part of the swimmer must touch the wall. Upon the finish of the race, the swimmer must touch the wall while on the back. The touch may only be done by the hands. 17 In the backstroke: After executing a turn, at what point must the swimmer return to a position on the back to continue a legal swim? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Upon leaving the wall. No later than the first arm stroke, but before the 15-meter mark. Before the first arm stroke. 18 In the backstroke: What must the toes of both feet be in contact with, when using the backstroke ledge at the start? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. When using a backstroke ledge at the start, the toes of one foot can be in contact with the top of the touchpad, while the toes of the other foot can be in contact with the face of the ledge. When using a backstroke ledge at the start, the toes of both feet must be in contact with the end wall or face of the touchpad. When using a backstroke ledge at the start, the toes of both feet must be in contact with the top of the touchpad. When using a backstroke ledge at the start, the toes of both feet must be in contact with the backstroke ledge only. Rules&Regs:101.5-Freestyle 19 How do we judge a swimmer who elects to swim the butterfly or any other stroke during an event designated as freestyle? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. We apply the rules for the stroke swum during the event. In this case, we would judge the swimmer according to the butterfly rules. We apply the rules for the freestyle event. We will report a disqualification for the swimmer if the swimmer fails to swim complete lengths of the pool in a single stroke. Page 3 of 10

4 # / Answers IVersion 20 In an individual freestyle event, what style may the swimmer use? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Any style other than breaststroke, butterfly or backstroke. The crawl stroke only. Any style the swimmer chooses. 21 In the freestyle: During a 500-yard freestyle event, a swimmer misses the wall. The Turn Judge signals an infraction with the raised hand. At what should be the end of the race, the Coach shouts, "swim another 50," and the athlete does so. Does the disqualification stand? Does the length of the race have any bearing on the disqualification? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. The disqualification should be overturned because the swimmer has completed the necessary number of legal lengths and turns for the 500-yard freestyle event. This can be done for any event of 16 lengths or more. The disqualification should stand because the Rules and Regulations require that the swimmer touch the wall upon completion of each length. The length of the race is not relevant to the situation. The disqualification should be overturned as the swimmer swam the entire 500 yards. 22 In the individual medley: In what style or strokes shall the last one-fourth of the individual medley be swum? Hint: Please review references , and for the correct answer. The crawl stroke only. Any stroke(s) the swimmer chooses. Any style other than butterfly, breaststroke or backstroke. 23 In the freestyle leg of the medley relay or individual medley, what style may the swimmer use? Hint: Please review references , and for the correct answer. The swimmer may use the crawl stroke only. The swimmer may use any stroke or combination of strokes the swimmer chooses. The swimmer may use any stroke other than butterfly, breaststroke or backstroke. 24 Why is it not permissible to be on your back at any time while swimming the freestyle portion of the individual medley? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Backstroke rules are different than freestyle rules, making it harder to judge. Swimming backstroke instead of freestyle will distract the other competitors. In a medley relay or an individual medley event, freestyle means any style other than butterfly, breaststroke or backstroke. Swimming backstroke twice gives an unfair advantage to backstroke specialists. Rules&Regs:101.6-Individual Medley 25 What is the required order for the strokes swum in the individual medley? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. First one-fourth, backstroke; second one-fourth, butterfly; third one-fourth, breaststroke; and the last one-fourth, freestyle. First one-fourth, butterfly; second one-fourth, backstroke; third one-fourth, breaststroke; and the last one-fourth, freestyle. First one-fourth, breaststroke; second one-fourth, backstroke; third one-fourth, butterfly; and the last one-fourth, freestyle. First one-fourth, breaststroke; second one-fourth, butterfly; third one-fourth, backstroke; and the last one-fourth, freestyle. Page 4 of 10

5 # / Answers IVersion 26 In the individual medley, when changing from one stroke to another, do we apply the rules for the turns or for the finish in the stroke just completed? Hint: Please review reference B for the correct answer. Turn rules for the stroke just completed. Finish rules for the stroke just completed. Freestyle rules. 27 In the individual medley, which rules must the swimmer follow when changing from butterfly to backstroke? Hint: Please review references B(1) and for the correct answer. The body shall be on the breast when the touch is made at the end of the butterfly. The touch shall be made with both hands separated and simultaneously at, above, or below the water surface. The shoulders must be at or past vertical toward the back when the swimmer leaves the wall. 28 In the individual medley, when changing from backstroke to breaststroke, what is the position of the body when the swimmer touches the wall? Hint: Please review references B(2) and for the correct answer. The body must be on the back. The body must be on the breast. The shoulders may be turned past the vertical toward the breast after which an immediate continuous single arm pull or immediate continuous double arm pull may be used to initiate the turn. The swimmer must have returned to a position on the breast upon leaving the wall. Rules&Regs:101.7-Relays 29 What is the order of the strokes for each leg of the medley relay? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle. Backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle Backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle. 30 In relay events: How long may any team member remain in the water? Hint: Please review reference E for the correct answer. The swimmer must exit the water before the swimmer on the following leg reaches the far end of the pool. Each relay member shall leave the water immediately upon finishing his/her leg, except the last member. The swimmer may remain in the water as long as he/she needs to recover. 31 Mixed Gender Relays must consist of how many male and female swimmers? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Could consist of one (1) female and three (3) males. Could consist of one (1) male and three (3) females. Must consist of two (2) males and two (2) females. 32 For a Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay, which of the following is correct? Hint: Please review references and for the correct answer. The team of four (4) swimmers on each Team, each to swim one-fourth of the prescribed distance using any desired stroke(s). Freestyle finish rules apply. The team must consist of two (2) males and two (2) females. Page 5 of 10

6 # / Answers IVersion 33 For a Mixed Gender Medley Relay, which of the following is correct? Hint: Please review references , and for the correct answer. The team of four (4) swimmers on each team, each to swim one-fourth of the prescribed distance in the following order: first, backstroke; second, breaststroke; third, butterfly; and fourth, freestyle. The team must consist of two (2) males and two (2) females. Rules pertaining to each stroke used shall govern where applicable. Rules&Regs:102.8-Swimwear 34 The swimmer in Lane 8 is observed wearing an armband during the 100 Breaststroke Event. The Stroke and Turn Judge disqualifies the swimmer for illegal swimwear. What should be the decision of the Referee? Hint: Please review reference A for the correct answer. Accept the call. Armbands or leg bands shall not be regarded as parts of the swimsuit and are not allowed. Do not accept the call because the armband is made out of the same textile material as the swimsuit. Do not accept the call, these armbands are allowed during competition. Do not accept the call and warn the swimmer to remove it for the rest of the meet. Rules&Regs: Judges 35 In the backstroke: After the Starter activates the starting device, a swimmer stands in or on the gutter, places the toes above the lip of the gutter, or bends his toes over the lip of the gutter which is an infraction because the swimmer is not complying with the rules applicable to the start being used. Which Official has jurisdiction to make the call? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Dual confirmation by the Referee and Starter. The Turn Judge who shall ensure that after the start and when turning or finishing, the swimmer complies with the rules applicable to the stroke used. The Starter. 36 What duties may the Referee assign to the Relay Take-Off Judges? Hint: Please review references A and B for the correct answer. Stand so that they can clearly see both the feet of the departing swimmer(s) as they leave the starting platform and the touch of the incoming swimmer(s). Independently report infractions in writing without the use of the infraction hand signal when doing dual relay take-off judging. Judge whether the swimmer is in contact with the platform when the incoming swimmer touches the end of the pool. Rules&Regs: Timing Personnel 37 What two timing devices may a Lane Timer simultaneously operate when timing a race? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. Two watches. Two buttons. One watch and one button. A Lane Timer may not operate more than one timing device simultaneously. 38 When should a Lane Timer start the watch at the start of a race? Hint: Please review reference A for the correct answer. The Lane Timer shall start the watch at the instant of observing the visual starting signal. If the visual starting signal is not observed, the watch shall be started upon hearing the starting signal. The Lane Timer shall not start the watch if the visual starting signal is missed, even if the starting signal is heard clearly. The Head Lane Timer should be notified immediately. The Lane Timer may start the watch either at the instant of observing the visual starting signal or upon hearing the starting signal, whichever works the best. Page 6 of 10

7 # / Answers IVersion 39 Where shall each Lane Timer stand to observe the touch at the finish of a race? Hint: Please review reference B for the correct answer. The Lane Timer shall stand at the side of the pool. The Lane Timer shall stand directly over the assigned lane at the finish to observe a touch above, at, or below the surface of the water. The Lane Timer shall stand behind the block of the assigned lane. Rules&Regs: Disqualifications 40 When can a disqualification be made by a Stroke & Turn Judge? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. If the Judge clearly saw the infraction even though it was not in his jurisdiction. If the Judge clearly saw the infraction but failed to raise his hand. Only if the Referee also saw the infraction. Only if the Judge immediately raised one hand overhead upon observing an infraction committed within the Judge's jurisdiction. 41 In order for a disqualification to be upheld, what actions must take place? Hint: Please review references , and for the correct answer. A disqualification can be made only by the Official within whose jurisdiction the infraction has been committed. Except for the Relay Take-off Judges when dual confirmation relay take-off judging is used, the Referee, Stroke, Turn, or Relay Take-off Judge upon observing an infraction, shall immediately raise one hand overhead, unless the Program Operations Vice Chair has directed that the meet be conducted under FINA procedures. The Judge shall report any violations to the Referee on signed slips detailing the event, the heat number, the lane number and the infraction observed. 42 When is grasping the lane divider to assist forward motion permitted? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. In freestyle events only. Never. Anytime. In backstroke events only. 43 If a swimmer swims into another lane and then back into the correct lane, must the swimmer be disqualified? Hint: Please review references and for the correct answer. The swimmer is automatically disqualified. The swimmer is disqualified for failing to remain in the assigned lane. The swimmer is not disqualified providing that there was no violation of stroke rules and there was no interference with a swimmer in the second lane. Rules&Regs: Timing Rules 44 How many watches per lane are required for each competitor when manual watches are used as the primary timing system? Hint: Please review reference A(3) for the correct answer. One watch per lane. Three watches per lane, each operated by a separate Timer. No less than two watches per lane, each operated by a separate Timer. Page 7 of 10

8 # / Answers IVersion 45 When the primary timing system is manual watches and only two watches are available, what is the official time? Hint: Please review reference B(3) for the correct answer. The average of the two watch times and the digits representing thousandths of a second shall be dropped with no rounding. The slower of the two watches. The faster of the two watches. 46 Whenever semi-automatic or manual timing is used as the primary timing system what is the official time if all three buttons or watch times disagree? Hint: Please review reference B(2) for the correct answer. The average of the three button or watch times. The average of the two closest button or watch times. The time of the intermediate button or watch. Rules&Regs:105-Swimmers with a Disability 47 In judging the stroke/kick and turn/finish of a swimmer with a physical disability, what rule(s) should a Stroke & Turn Judge follow? Hint: Please review references and for the correct answer. E. Touches shall be judged in the same manner as strokes and kicks, i.e., on the basis of the arm(s) and/or hand(s) that the swimmer can use. If a part of the body is used during the stroke or kick, it should be judged in accordance with the USA Swimming Rules and Regulations. Judgment should be made based on the actual rule - not on the swimmer s technique. If a part of the body is absent or cannot be used, it is not judged. 48 How may swimmers who are blind or have vision loss be notified when they are approaching turns and the finish? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. By the use of a sound device. By using Tappers who use poles with soft-tipped ends to tap the swimmer as notification of turns and the finish. By a swimmer who is placed in the same lane as the swimmer who is blind or has vision loss. 49 Which modifications may be used by a swimmer with a physical disability? Hint: Please review references E(1), E(2), E(3) and E(4) for the correct answer. E. The swimmer may assume a starting position in the water, with or without assistance. The swimmer may start from a sitting position on the block or on the deck. For breaststroke and butterfly, after the start and after each turn, a swimmer who is unable to push off with the leg(s) may perform one arm stroke that need not be simultaneous or on the horizontal plane to attain the breast position. If a swimmer cannot use a hand and/or foot to maintain contact with the wall, some other part of the body may be used. 50 When there are hard of hearing swimmers in the heat, and it is standard that there are two long whistles blown for the backstroke swimmer's start, one to enter the water and another to return without undue delay to the starting position, what are the standard arm signals the Starter must use from the moment the first long whistle is blown to the moment the second long whistle is blown? Hint: Please review references , Figures 2(B) and Figure 2(C) for the correct answer. The Starter shall raise arm overhead when the first long whistle is blown and shall move arm to shoulder level when the second long whistle is blown. The Starter shall twist hand at chin level when the first long whistle is blown and shall raise arm overhead when the second long whistle is blown. The Starter shall raise arm overhead when the first long whistle is blown and shall drop arm to side while swimmer enters the water. When the second long whistle is blown, the Starter shall raise arm overhead again to signal the swimmer to return to the backstroke starting position. The Starter shall raise arm overhead when the first long whistle is blown and shall move arm to the side of the body when the second long whistle is blown. Page 8 of 10

9 # / Answers IVersion 51 At the turn and finish of the butterfly, what type of athlete is permitted to perform a partial stroke with the arm(s) recovering forward under the surface of the water in order to touch the wall? Hint: Please review reference B for the correct answer. At the turn and finish of the butterfly, an Athlete with both arms missing function is permitted to perform a partial stroke with the arm(s) recovering forward under the surface of the water in order to touch the wall. At the turn and finish of the butterfly an Athlete with one leg missing function is permitted to perform a partial stroke with the arm(s) recovering forward under the surface of the water in order to touch the wall. At the turn and finish of the butterfly an Athlete with one arm function is permitted to perform a partial stroke with the arm(s) recovering forward under the surface of the water in order to touch the wall. At the turn and finish of the butterfly an Athlete with no leg function is permitted to perform a partial stroke with the arm(s) recovering forward under the surface of the water in order to touch the wall. Rules&Regs:304-Code of Conduct 52 Which of the following shall be considered violations of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct? Hint: Please review references A, B, C and D for the correct answer. E. A romantic or sexual relationship, even if it is a consensual relationship between adults, which began during the swimming relationship, between athletes and those individuals (i) having direct supervisory or evaluative control, or (ii) who are in a position of power and trust over the athlete. Any inappropriate sexual conduct or advance, or other inappropriate oral, written, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature at any time, past or present, directed towards an athlete or any person under the age of eighteen (18) by (i) a coach member or other non-athlete member, or (ii) any other adult participating in any capacity whatsoever in the activities of USA Swimming (whether such adult is a member or not). Any act of sexual harassment, including without limitation unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate oral, written, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature in connection with or incidental to a USA Swimming-related activity by any person participating in the affairs or activities of USA Swimming (whether such person is a member or not) directed toward any member or other person participating in the affairs or activities of USA Swimming. Any peer-to-peer sexual abuse. Any of the above. 53 Which of the following shall be considered violations of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct? Hint: Please review references A, B and C for the correct answer. Allowing any person who has been placed on the USA Swimming list of "Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible" to coach or instruct any of its athlete members. Allowing any person who has been placed on the USA Swimming list of "Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible" to have an ownership interest in such USA Swimming club or its related entities. Aiding or abetting in the coaching or instruction of athletes by any person who has been placed on the USA Swimming list of "Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible". Any of the above. Rules&Regs:502-Membership 54 All non-athlete members of USA Swimming must have satisfactorily completed which of the following as required by USA Swimming? Hint: Please review reference for the correct answer. E. Pre-employment screening. Coaches education. Safety training. Criminal background checks and athlete protection education. All of the Above. Rules&Regs:Glossary Page 9 of 10

10 # / Answers IVersion 55 In the butterfly, the swimmer's arms must be brought forward simultaneously over the water and pulled back simultaneously under the water throughout the race. What constitutes the arm? Hint: Please review the Glossary for the correct answer. That part of the body that extends from the shoulder to the wrist. That part of the body that extends from the shoulder to the elbow. That part of the body that extends from the elbow to the wrist. 56 In the backstroke, swimmers push off on the back and continue swimming on the back throughout the race. What constitutes the position of the body "being on the back"? Hint: Please review the Glossary for the correct answer. When the back is completely parallel to the surface of the water. When the shoulders are at or past vertical towards the back. When the shoulders are at or past vertical towards the breast. 57 In the Butterfly, once the touch has been made, the swimmer may turn in any manner desired. The shoulders must be at or past the vertical toward the breast when the swimmer leaves the wall. What is the meaning of vertical, in regards to this question? Hint: Please review the Glossary for the correct answer. Perpendicular to the water surface. Parallel to the water surface. Submerged below the water surface. Rules&Regs:USMS Rules 58 In a Masters Swim meet, where the butterfly is being contested and the breaststroke kick is being used exclusively or interchangeably with the dolphin kick at any time during the race, what is required for this stroke and kick to be legal? Hint: Please review reference MS 1.2 for the correct answer. After the start and each turn, a single breaststroke kick is permitted prior to the arm pull that brings the swimmer to the surface. Only one breaststroke kick is permitted per arm pull except that a single breaststroke kick is permitted prior to the turn and finish without an arm pull. Both of the above. 59 During a Masters swimming competition, if there is no other warm-up/warm-down area available in pools of four or fewer lanes, what is the warm-up/warm-down procedure? Hint: Please review reference MS 2.3 for the correct answer. Swimmers shall be allowed to swim to the other end of the pool at the end of each heat. A warm-up/warm-down period must be offered at least once during each half hour of competition. Both A and 60 How is the eligibility of a master swimmer to compete in a particular age group determined for all meters meets (both short course and long course)? Hint: Please review reference MS 2.16 for the correct answer. By the swimmer s age as of the last day of the meet. By the swimmer's age on the first day of the meet. By the swimmer s age as of December 31 of the year of competition. End Of Test Page 10 of 10