A method of seeding swimmers when they are participating in a prelims/finals event. The fastest 18 to 24 swimmers are seeded in the last three heats, with the fastest swimmers being in the inside lanes.
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a meet in which heat and lane assignments are determined the day of the meet. Swimmers must “circle in” when they arrive at the meet to indicate their intention to swim. Heat and lane assignments will be posted near the blocks prior to each race, and will not be listed in the heat sheet.
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occurs when a swimmer leaves the starting block or is moving on the block before the starter officially starts the race. A swimmer charged with a false start will be disqualified from the race.
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a second loose-fitting suit worn by competitive swimmers in workout and warm-up to add weight and resistance to the flow of water around the swimmer.
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At most USA meets, swimmers must check in with meet officials at least 30 minutes before each race to be seeded in that race. A list of swimmers entered in each event will be posted near the pool, and swimmers should indicate their intention to swim that event by circling the number next to their name. Swimmers should take care not to mark on any adjacent names on the list!
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any workout done out of the pool which can include running, weights, stretch cords, yoga, stretching, core strength training, etc.
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the last swimmer in a relay
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When a swimmer goes faster than the previous performance they have "dropped their time".
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the starting block
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Person(s) responsible for taking On-Deck entries at a meet; they are also responsible for keeping track of swimmer circle-ins and scratches.
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A swimmer may be disqualified from a race for illegal stroke or turn technique, or for improper starts or finishes. An official will signal a disqualification by raising a hand during the race and will usually explain the infraction to the swimmer. A disqualified swimmer does not receive a time for that race. All swimmers DQit is an important part of the learning process and should not be considered an embarrassment.
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a swimming race, designated by the stroke and distance swum.
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swimmers ages 14 and under
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the end of a race. In freestyle and backstroke, any part of the body can touch the wall to finish, although one outstretched hand is most efficient. In butterfly and breaststroke, the swimmer must touch the wall with both hands simultaneously to finish.
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a swimming exercise which targets one specific portion of a swim stroke
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a latex, silicone, or lycra swim cap used during a race or workout to protect a swimmer's hair from the effects of chlorine in the water as well as help cut down water resistance from the swimmer's hair.