SWIMMING Answer the following questions: (a) Describe any three duties of a Starter in swimming…

(a) Three duties of a Starter in swimming are: 1. Assume full control of the swimmers from the moment the Referee hands over the field until the race has legitimately commenced. 2. Issue the starting command ('Take your marks') and ensure all swimmers remain completely stationary on the starting blocks before sounding the start signal. 3. Determine and report false starts to the Referee, or recall swimmers if a false start occurs or starting equipment malfunctions. (b) The Judge/Referee will disqualify the swimmer. Under World Aquatics rules, no pacing, coaching, signaling, or unauthorized communication is permitted from the pool deck during a race. (c) The Judge will take no adverse action (the swimmer is NOT disqualified). Under World Aquatics rules, a swimmer is permitted to remain submerged underwater for a distance of up to 15 metres after the start and each turn (in freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly). Since the swimmer was underwater for more than 10 metres but within the 15-metre limit, the swimming technique is completely legal.

(a) Ten official swimming events for women in competitive swimming: 1. 50 m Freestyle 2. 100 m Freestyle 3. 200 m Freestyle 4. 400 m Freestyle 5. 800 m Freestyle 6. 100 m Backstroke 7. 200 m Backstroke 8. 100 m Breaststroke 9. 100 m Butterfly 10. 200 m Individual Medley (IM)

(a) Kick board: A buoyant, lightweight foam flotation device held in the hands by swimmers to support the upper body while isolating and strengthening the legs during flutter, breaststroke, or dolphin kicking drills. (b) Backstroke: A competitive swimming stroke performed with the swimmer lying on their back. It features an alternating, continuous circular arm pull accompanied by a rhythmic flutter kick, with swimmers starting in the water grasping the starting handles.