SSL Policies
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Disqualification Policy
Age Group: 6 and Under
An individual will not score team points if:- Freestyle:
- Walking or bouncing off the bottom of the pool.
- Not finishing the event.
- Propelling forward off of the lane lines.
- Backstroke:
- Not on back at the start.
- Not on back during the swim.
- Missed the wall at the turn.
- Only one or two simultaneous arm strokes at the turn – but can have kicking action.
Age Group: 7 and 8
DQs will be given for the following:- Freestyle:
- Walking or bouncing off the bottom of the pool.
- Not finishing the event.
- Propelling forward off of the lane lines.
- Backstroke:
- Not on back at the start.
- Not on back during the swim.
- Missed the wall at the turn.
- Only one or two simultaneous arm strokes at the turn – but can have kicking action.
- Breaststroke:
- At the beginning of the first stroke and at each turn the body shall be on the breast.
- Arms must be simultaneous and at the same horizontal plane with out alternating movement.
- Elbows shall be under the water at the final arm stroke at the turn and at the finish.
- Stroke is a complete cycle of one arm stroke and one leg kick in that order.
- Only one leg kick while fully submerged.
- A maximum of 3 non-simultaneous leg kicks throughout the race.
- Butterfly:
- Walking or bouncing off the bottom of the pool.
- Body shall be kept on the breast.
- The finish shall be on the breast and touch with two hands simultaneously at, above, or below the water surface.
- A maximum of 3 non-simultaneous leg kicks throughout the race.
Age Group: 9 and 10
For the first two swim meet dates follow the same DQ policies as the 7 and 8 year olds. After that, they will be judged in the same manner as the swimmers in the 11 and older age groups.Age Group: 11 through 18
DQs for illegal stroke (according to USA rules and regulations) or double false start called at the discretion of the officials.Scoring Points Policy
Note: In scoring all events, the following rule applies: A team can only score as many places as the other team has swimmers in the event.Individual Events
For all of the below scenarios, disqualifications count as swimmers, but do not score points.
- If there are least 2 swimmers for each team:
- 6 points = 1st place
- 3 points = 2nd place
- 2 points = 3rd place
- 1 point = 4th place
- If either team has only 1 swimmer:
- 6 points = 1st place
- 3 points = 2nd place
- If a swimmer is unopposed:
- 3 points = 1st place
Relay Events
For all of the below scenarios, disqualifications count as relays, but do not score points.
- If there are at least 2 relays for each team:
- 6 points = 1st place
- 3 points = 2nd place
- 1 points = 3rd place
- If either team has only 1 relay:
- 6 points = 1st place
- 3 points = 2nd place
- If a relay is unopposed:
- 3 points = 1st place
Exhibition Swim Policy
A team may swim a swimmer or swimmers or relay team as, “exhibition,” in a regular heat. To compete as an exhibition event, a swimmer must meet the eligibility requirements specified in Article V of these by-laws. When swimming exhibition swimmers in individual events, there may only be the same number or less of exhibition swimmers as scoring swimmers in each event (Example: 2 scoring swimmers in Girls 13-14 Breaststroke; 2 exhibition swimmers or less.) Special heats will not be held for this purpose. Event cards must be clearly marked, “exhibition,” and the coach must notify officials and the Clerk of Course before the event. This policy is the same for all pools. Exhibition events do not count in the swimmer’s maximum number of events for any one meet, do not score points for any meet, but will be recorded to establish a swimmer’s time for the Championship Meet.
Awards Policy
- During Dual meets, first through sixth place in all events will receive a place ribbon. Seventh place and beyond will receive a participation ribbon.
- During Dual meets, for 10 and under age groups, heat ribbons will be given to each individual heat winner. They will also receive their individual place ribbon (Rev. 4/2005).
- During Dual and Championship meets, all disqualified and exhibition swimmers will receive a participation ribbon.
- Team Responsibilities:
- The home team will provide ample seating for both teams awards volunteers.
- The home team sits next to the scoring table and sorts the event cards.
- Each team provides enough volunteers (2-4) to manage their awards in a timely fashion.
Relay Meet
- This League function shall be optional and offered on a rotational basis. The Relay meet will run by a Relay committee appointed by the League President. The Relay Committee shall consist of:
- Meet Director
- Head Timer
- Clerk of Course
- Awards
- Concession Stand Manager
- A Relay Meet consists of 28 events with lanes assigned by rotation.
- Age group medley relays for girls and boys.
- Age group free relays for girls and boys.
- Crescendo relays for girls, boys and mixed, one each of free, back, breast, fly and a mixed medley relay. Crescendo is defined as one swimmer of each age group.
- 10 and Under
- 11 and 12
- 13 and 14
- Two heats per event. The "1" team, or flower relay team, will swim first in heat one.
- A swimmer may swim a maximum of 2 regular and 1 crescendo relay. More events will result in the individual’s disqualification for those events.
- Mixed relays shall consist of 2 boys and 2 girls if possible. In the absence of boys, girls may be substituted.
- A scratch and seeding meeting will be held one hour before the start of the meet. The Meet Director shall be in charge.
Last Updated (Sunday, 13 June 2010 12:42)