Event description – 100m

The competitor swims the 100 m course passing four times under the immersed obstacles to touch the finish edge of the pool.

Competitors must surface after the dive entry before the obstacle; after passing under the obstacle; and after a turn prior to passing under the obstacle.

The competitor may push off the pool bottom when surfacing from under the obstacle.

Swimming into or otherwise bumping an obstacle is not a behaviour that results in disqualification

Equipment

Obstacles: Facility and Equipment Standards. Obstacles are fixed at right angles onto lane ropes in a straight line across all lanes. The first obstacle is located 12.5 m from the starting edge. In 50m pools the second obstacle located 12.5 m from the opposite end. The distance between the two obstacles is 25 m.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.1 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Passing over an obstacle without immediately returning over or under that obstacle and then passing under it.
2. Failure to surface after the dive entry or after a turn.
3. Failure to surface after each obstacle.
4. Failure to touch the wall during the turn.
5. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description – 200m

The competitor swims the 200 m course passing eight times under the immersed obstacles to touch the finish edge of the pool

Competitors must surface after the dive entry before the obstacle; after passing under the obstacle; and after a turn prior to passing under the obstacle.

The competitor may push off the pool bottom when surfacing from under the obstacle.

Swimming into or otherwise bumping an obstacle is not a behaviour that results in disqualification

Equipment

Obstacles: Facility and Equipment Standards. Obstacles are fixed at right angles onto lane ropes in a straight line across all lanes. The first obstacle is located 12.5 m from the starting edge. In 50m pools the second obstacle located 12.5 m from the opposite end. The distance between the two obstacles is 25 m.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.1 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Passing over an obstacle without immediately returning over or under that obstacle and then passing under it.
2. Failure to surface after the dive entry or after a turn.
3. Failure to surface after each obstacle.
4. Failure to touch the wall during the turn.
5. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description – 50m

The competitor swims 25 m freestyle and then dives to recover a submerged manikin to the surface within 5 m of the pick-up line. The competitor then carries the manikin to touch the finish edge of the pool.

Competitors may push off the pool bottom when surfacing with the manikin.

Equipment

Manikin: See Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event (See 3.3.5 for under 14 year olds).

Positioning the manikin: The manikin is located at a depth between 1.8 m and 3 m. In water deeper than 3 m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back, the head in the direction of the finish, with the transverse line in the middle of the manikin’s thorax on the 25 m line.

Surfacing the manikin: Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5 m line.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

Not surfacing before diving to the manikin.

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or fittings) when surfacing with the manikin (not the bottom of the pool).
2. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5m line.
3. Using an incorrect carrying technique as described in 3.3.2 Manikins.
4. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface.
5. Releasing the manikin before the finish edge has been touched.
6. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description – 100 m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 50 m freestyle to turn, dive, and swim underwater to a submerged manikin located at 17.5m from the turn wall (under 14yr olds will swim 10m under water).

The competitor surfaces the manikin within the 5 m pick-up line, and then carries it the remaining distance to touch the finish edge.

Competitors may breathe during the turn, but not after their feet leave the turning edge until they surface with the manikin.

Competitors may push off the bottom when surfacing with the manikin.

Equipment

Manikin: See Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event (See 3.3.5 for under 14 year olds).

Positioning the manikin: The manikin is located at a depth between 1.8 m and 3 m. In water deeper than 3 m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back, head in the direction of the finish, with the transverse line in the middle of the manikin’s thorax located on the 17.5 m line.

Surfacing the manikin: Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the manikin’s head passes the 5 m line.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Surfacing after turning and before lifting the manikin.
2. Breathing after the feet leave the turning edge and before surfacing with the manikin.
3. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) when surfacing with the manikin – not including the bottom of the pool.
4. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5 m line.
5. Using an incorrect carrying technique as described in 4.3 Manikins.
6. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface.
7. Releasing the manikin before touching the finish edge.
8. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description – 100 m

With a dive start on acoustic signal, the competitor swims 50 m freestyle wearing fins and then recovers a submerged manikin to the surface within 10 m of the turning edge. The competitor carries the manikin to touch the finish edge of the pool.

Competitors need not touch the turning edge of the pool. Competitors may push off the bottom when surfacing with the manikin.

Equipment

Manikin and Fins: See Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event (See 3.3.5 for under 14 year olds).

Positioning the manikin: The manikin is located at a depth between 1.8 m and 3 m. In water deeper than 3 m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back in contact with the pool bottom and its base touching the pool wall, with its head in the direction of the finish.

Where the facility design does not provide a vertical wall that joins the bottom at 90 degrees, the manikin must be positioned as close as possible to the wall, but no further than 30 cm from the wall as measured at the water surface.

Surfacing the manikin: Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10 m line.

Retrieving lost fins: Competitors may retrieve fins lost after the start and continue without disqualification as long as the rules governing manikins are not violated.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) when surfacing with the manikin – not including the bottom of the pool.
2. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10 m line.
3. Using an incorrect carrying technique as described in 4.3 Manikins.
4. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface.
5. Releasing the manikin before touching the finish edge.
6. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description – 100 m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 50 m freestyle with fins and rescue tube. After touching the turning wall, and within the 5 m pick-up zone, the competitor fixes the rescue tube correctly around a manikin and tows it to the finish. The event is complete when the competitor touches the finish edge of the pool.

Equipment

Manikin, fins, and rescue tube: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is filled with water so that it floats with the top of its transverse line at the surface.

Positioning the manikin: A helper assists as manikin handler.

Before the start and during the race, the manikin handler positions the manikin – vertically and facing the turn wall – within the allotted lane.

The handler releases the manikin immediately after the competitor touches the turning edge. The handler may not push the manikin toward the competitor or the finish edge.

Starts with rescue tubes: At the start, the rescue tube and rescue tube line may be positioned at the competitor’s discretion, but within the competitor’s allotted lane. Competitors should ensure a safe and correct position of rescue tube and line.

Wearing rescue tubes: Rescue tubes must be donned correctly with the loop across or over one shoulder.

Securing the manikin: After first touching the turning wall, the competitor then secures the manikin correctly with the rescue tube around the body and under both arms of the manikin, and clipped to an O-ring, within the 5 m pick-up zone.

Competitors must complete the 50 m freestyle swim by touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.

Towing the manikin: Competitors must tow – not carry – the manikin. Beyond the 5 m pick-up zone, competitors must tow the correctly secured manikin maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface. The line of the rescue tube must become fully extended as soon as possible and before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10 m line.

Competitors must do nothing to delay or inhibit the line of the rescue tube becoming fully extended at the earliest possible moment.

Competitors‘s time shall not be recorded if the rescue tube and manikin become separated. Competitor’s time can be recorded if the rescue tube slips during the tow so that the manikin is secured only under one arm, provided that the rescue tube was “secured correctly” originally, and the mouth or nose of the manikin is maintained above the surface.

As long as the manikin has not become separated from the rescue tube, and the mouth or nose remain above the surface, a competitor may stop to re-secure the rescue tube correctly around the manikin without disqualification.

Retrieving lost fins: Competitors may retrieve fins lost after the start and continue without disqualification as long as the rules governing manikins are not violated.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, underwater hockey fittings) when fixing the rescue tube around the manikin.
2. Manikin handler not releasing the manikin immediately after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
3. Manikin handler pushing the manikin towards the competitor or the finish edge.
4. Manikin handler positioning the manikin incorrectly or making contact with the manikin after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
5. Manikin handler intentionally entering the water during the event, or entering the water and interfering with the performance of another competitor or interfering with the judging of the event.
6. At 50 m, not touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.
7. Incorrect securing of the rescue tube around the manikin (i.e., not around body and under both arms and clipped to an O-ring).
8. Not securing the rescue tube around the manikin within the 5 m pick-up zone, judged at the top of the manikin’s head.
9. The line of the rescue tube not becoming fully extended before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10 m line.
10. Not towing the manikin with the line of the rescue tube fully extended beyond the 10 m line.
11. Pushing or carrying, instead of towing, the manikin.
12. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface (see 4.3 Manikins).
13. The rescue tube and manikin become separated after the rescue tube has been secured correctly around the manikin.
14. Touching the finish edge without the rescue tube and manikin in place.
15. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description 200m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 75 m freestyle and then dives to recover a submerged manikin. The competitor surfaces the manikin within the 5 m pick-up zone and carries it to the turning wall. After touching the wall the competitor releases the manikin.

In the water, the competitor dons fins and rescue tube and swims 50 m freestyle. After touching the wall, and within the 5 m pick-up zone, the competitor fixes the rescue tube correctly around a manikin and tows it to the finish.

The event is complete when the competitor touches the finish edge of the pool.

Equipment

Manikins, fins, rescue tubes: Please see Facility and Equipment Standards.

Placement of fins and rescue tubes: Prior to the start, competitors must place the fins and rescue tube on the pool deck – not the starting block/podium – within the confines of their allotted lane.

Positioning the manikin for the carry: The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event. The manikin is located at a depth between 1.8 m and 3 m. In water deeper than 3 m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back, head in the direction of the finish with the transverse line in the middle of the manikin’s thorax on the 25 m line.

Positioning the manikin for the tow: The manikin is filled with water so that it floats with the top of its transverse line at the surface.

Before the start, the manikin handler positions the manikin – vertically and facing the wall – within the allotted lane.

The manikin handler must let go of the manikin immediately after the competitor touches the turning edge. The handler may not push the manikin towards the competitor or the finish edge.

Manikin handlers may not intentionally enter the water during the event.

Surfacing the first manikin: Competitors may push off the bottom of the pool when surfacing with the manikin.

Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5 m line.

Donning tube and fins: After first touching the turning edge, the competitor discards the first manikin. In the water, the competitor dons fins and rescue tube and swims 50 m freestyle.

Wearing rescue tubes: Rescue tubes must be donned correctly with the loop across or over one shoulder.

Securing the manikin: After first touching the turning edge, the competitor then secures the manikin correctly with the rescue tube around the body and under both arms of the manikin, and clipped to an O-ring, within the 5 m pick-up zone.

Competitors must complete the freestyle swim by touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.

Towing the manikin: Competitors must tow – not carry – the manikin. Beyond the 5 m pick-up zone, competitors must tow the correctly secured manikin maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface. The line of the rescue tube must become fully extended as soon as possible and before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10 m line.

Competitors must do nothing to delay or inhibit the line of the rescue tube becoming fully extended at the earliest possible moment.

Competitor’s time shall not be recorded if the rescue tube and manikin become separated. Competitor’s time shall be recorded if the rescue tube slips during the tow so that the manikin is secured only under one arm, provided that the rescue tube was “secured correctly” originally, and the mouth or nose of the manikin is maintained above the surface.

As long as the manikin has not become separated from the rescue tube, and the mouth or nose remain above the surface, a competitor may stop to re-secure the rescue tube correctly around the manikin without disqualification.

Retrieving lost fins: Competitors may retrieve fins lost after the start and continue without disqualification as long as the rules governing manikins are not violated.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) – not including the bottom of the pool when surfacing the manikin.
2. Surfacing the head of the first manikin beyond the 5 m pick-up zone.
3. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5 m pick-up zone.
4. Using an incorrect carrying technique as described in 4.3 Manikins.
5. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface (see 4.3 Manikins).
6. Manikin handler not releasing the manikin immediately after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
7. Manikin handler pushing the manikin towards the competitor or the finish edge.
8. Manikin handler positioning the manikin incorrectly or making contact with the manikin after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
9. Manikin handler intentionally entering the water during the event, or entering the water and interfering with the performance of another competitor or interfering with the judging of the event.
10. At 150 m, not touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.
11. Incorrect securing of the rescue tube around the manikin (i.e., not around body and under both arms and clipped to an O-ring).
12. Not securing the rescue tube around the manikin within the 5 m pick-up zone judged at the top of the manikin’s head.
13. The line of the rescue tube not becoming fully extended before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10 m line.
14. Not towing the manikin with the line of the rescue tube fully extended beyond the 10 m line.
15. The rescue tube and manikin become separated after the rescue tube has been secured correctly around the manikin.
16. Touching the finish edge without the rescue tube and manikin in place.
17. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event Description

In this timed event, the competitor throws an unweighted line to a fellow team member located in the water on the near side of a rigid crossbar located either 10m distant. The competitor pulls this “victim” back to the finish edge of the pool.

The start: On the long whistle, competitors step into the throw zone. The “thrower” holds one end of the throw line. The “victim” takes the line, enters the water and extends the surplus line over and beyond the crossbar in the allotted lane.

On the starter’s “Take your marks” command, the competitor and victim immediately assume the starting position. When competitors are motionless, the starter gives the acoustic starting signal.

Starting position: The competitor stands in the throw zone facing the victim, motionless with legs together and arms straight down and beside the body. The end of the throw line is held in one hand.

The victim treads water in the centre of the lane on the near side of the rigid crossbar. The victim holds (with one or two hands) both the throw line and the designated spot on the crossbar.

On an acoustic starting signal: The competitor shall retrieve the line, throw the line back to the victim, and pull him or her through the water until the victim touches the finish edge.

There is no penalty for pulling on the rigid crossbar while attempting to reach the throw line.

Fair throw: Victims may grasp the throw line with their hands only within their lane. The lane marker is not “within the lane”. Victims may submerge to retrieve the throw line. Victims may not release the designated mark on the crossbar before grasping the throw line with the other hand.

Pull through the water: While being pulled to the edge, victims must be on their front grasping the throw line with both hands. Victims may not “climb” the throw line hand-over-hand. For safety reasons, victims may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall. This will not result in disqualification.

Victims may wear swim goggles.

Throw zone: Competitors must remain on the deck and in their allotted lane, poolside of a clearly defined mark 1.5 m from the pool edge. If there is a raised portion of the poolside, the line shall be 1.5 m back from the deck side of the raised portion.

Competitors must keep at least one foot wholly within the throw zone. Competitors who exit the throw zone (as judged by both feet) while pulling the victim or prior to the 45-second completion signal, shall be disqualified.

On the condition that there is no interference with another competitor, and provided that at least one foot remains wholly within the throw zone, any part of the competitors’ body may touch or cross the throw zone line without penalty. Any part of the competitor’s feet may cross over the front of the “pool edge” of the throw zone without penalty.

Competitors may reach to retrieve a line dropped outside the throw zone as long as they maintain at least one foot wholly within the throw zone, and that there is no interference with another competitor. Competitors who enter (or fall into) the water shall be disqualified.

Time limit: Competitors must make a fair throw and tow the victim to the finish edge within 45 seconds. If a throw falls short or outside the allocated lane, competitors may recover the line and throw again as often as necessary up to the 45-second limit. Competitors who fail to get the victim to the finish edge before the 45-second completion signal shall be designated as “Did Not Finish” (DNF).

Equipment

Throw line: See Facility and Equipment Standards. The throw line must be between 16.5 m and 17.5 m in length. Competitors must use the throw lines supplied by organisers.

The rigid crossbar is positioned on the surface across each lane 12 m from the starting end of the pool. A tolerance of plus 0.10 m and minus 0.00 m in each lane is allowed.

A mark located on the crossbar in the centre of the lane clearly designates the spot to be held by the victim.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Victims releasing the designated mark on the crossbar before grasping the throw line with the other hand.
2. Victim grasping the throw line outside the lane.
3. Victim not on his or her front while being pulled to the finish edge.
4. Victim not holding the throw line with both hands while being pulled to the finish edge (victim may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall).
5. Victim “climbing” the throw line hand-over-hand.
6. Thrower exiting the throw zone (as judged by both feet) at any time after the start and before the 45-second completion signal.

Event Description

In this timed event, the competitor throws an unweighted line to a fellow team member located in the water on the near side of a rigid crossbar located either 12m distant. The competitor pulls this “victim” back to the finish edge of the pool.

The start: On the long whistle, competitors step into the throw zone. The “thrower” holds one end of the throw line. The “victim” takes the line, enters the water and extends the surplus line over and beyond the crossbar in the allotted lane.

On the starter’s “Take your marks” command, the competitor and victim immediately assume the starting position. When competitors are motionless, the starter gives the acoustic starting signal.

Starting position: The competitor stands in the throw zone facing the victim, motionless with legs together and arms straight down and beside the body. The end of the throw line is held in one hand.

The victim treads water in the centre of the lane on the near side of the rigid crossbar. The victim holds (with one or two hands) both the throw line and the designated spot on the crossbar.

On an acoustic starting signal: The competitor shall retrieve the line, throw the line back to the victim, and pull him or her through the water until the victim touches the finish edge.

There is no penalty for pulling on the rigid crossbar while attempting to reach the throw line.

Fair throw: Victims may grasp the throw line with their hands only within their lane. The lane marker is not “within the lane”. Victims may submerge to retrieve the throw line. Victims may not release the designated mark on the crossbar before grasping the throw line with the other hand.

Pull through the water: While being pulled to the edge, victims must be on their front grasping the throw line with both hands. Victims may not “climb” the throw line hand-over-hand. For safety reasons, victims may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall. This will not result in disqualification.

Victims may wear swim goggles.

Throw zone: Competitors must remain on the deck and in their allotted lane, poolside of a clearly defined mark 1.5 m from the pool edge. If there is a raised portion of the poolside, the line shall be 1.5 m back from the deck side of the raised portion.

Competitors must keep at least one foot wholly within the throw zone. Competitors who exit the throw zone (as judged by both feet) while pulling the victim or prior to the 45-second completion signal, shall be disqualified.

On the condition that there is no interference with another competitor, and provided that at least one foot remains wholly within the throw zone, any part of the competitors’ body may touch or cross the throw zone line without penalty. Any part of the competitor’s feet may cross over the front of the “pool edge” of the throw zone without penalty.

Competitors may reach to retrieve a line dropped outside the throw zone as long as they maintain at least one foot wholly within the throw zone, and that there is no interference with another competitor. Competitors who enter (or fall into) the water shall be disqualified.

Time limit: Competitors must make a fair throw and tow the victim to the finish edge within 45 seconds. If a throw falls short or outside the allocated lane, competitors may recover the line and throw again as often as necessary up to the 45-second limit. Competitors who fail to get the victim to the finish edge before the 45-second completion signal shall be designated as “Did Not Finish” (DNF).

Equipment

Throw line: See Facility and Equipment Standards. The throw line must be between 16.5 m and 17.5 m in length. Competitors must use the throw lines supplied by organisers.

The rigid crossbar is positioned on the surface across each lane 12 m from the starting end of the pool. A tolerance of plus 0.10 m and minus 0.00 m in each lane is allowed.

A mark located on the crossbar in the centre of the lane clearly designates the spot to be held by the victim.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Victims releasing the designated mark on the crossbar before grasping the throw line with the other hand.
2. Victim grasping the throw line outside the lane.
3. Victim not on his or her front while being pulled to the finish edge.
4. Victim not holding the throw line with both hands while being pulled to the finish edge (victim may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall).
5. Victim “climbing” the throw line hand-over-hand.
6. Thrower exiting the throw zone (as judged by both feet) at any time after the start and before the 45-second completion signal.

Event description.

The competitor swims freestyle 100m, then has 30seconds rest.

They then swim75m freestyle, then has 30seconds rest.

They then swim50m freestyle, then has 30seconds rest.

They then swim25m freestyle. Time recorded is the time taken to complete the four swims plus the rest periods.

Equipment

None required.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. The turning wall is not touched.

Event description.

From an in water start, the competitor swims 20m, towing a rescue tube (torpedo buoy) collects a live conscious causality and returned 20m to the pool wall. Causality cannot aid propulsion.

Equipment

Rescue tubes: Please see Facility and Equipment Standards, for this event a rescue tube can be replaced by a torpedo buoy.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. Causality aids propulsion

Event description.

From an in water start, the competitor swims 20m, collects a live unconscious causality and tows (carries) 10m. Causality cannot aid propulsion.

Equipment

None required.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. Causality aids propulsion.

Event description.

From an in water start, the competitor swims 400m freestyle.

Equipment

None required.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. The turning wall is not touched

Event description.

The competitor swims 50m freestyle.

Equipment

None required.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. The turning wall is not touched.

Event description.

The competitor swims 100m freestyle.

Equipment

None required.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. The turning wall is not touched.

Event description.

The competitor swims 200m freestyle.

Equipment

None required.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. The turning wall is not touched.

Event description.

The competitor swims 50m wearing fins.

Equipment

Fins: Please see Facility and Equipment Standards.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. The turning wall is not touched

Event description 4x25m

Four competitors in turn carry a manikin approximately 25 m each.

The first competitor: starts in the water holding a manikin with one hand (its mouth or nose above the surface) and the pool edge or starting block with the other hand. On an acoustic signal, the competitor carries the manikin and passes it to the second competitor within the 4 m changeover zone.

The second competitor: carries the manikin to touch the turning edge and passes the manikin to the third competitor who is in contact with the turning edge or starting block with at least one hand. The third competitor may touch the manikin only after the second competitor has touched the turning edge.

The third competitor: carries the manikin and passes it to the fourth competitor in the changeover zone.

The fourth competitor: completes the event by carrying the manikin to touch the finish edge with any part of the competitor’s body.

Only the incoming and outgoing competitors may participate in the manikin exchange.

Competitors may not release the manikin until the next competitor has grasped it (i.e., one hand of each competitor must be in contact with the manikin).

The start zone and relay changeover zones shall be indicated by flags:

Competitors may push off the pool bottom in the relay changeover zone.

At the start, competitors are not judged on “carrying the manikin” criteria within the start zone. Carrying the manikin criteria do apply within the finish zone at the end of the relay.

Competitors are not judged on “carrying the manikin” criteria within the changeover zone.

Equipment

Manikin: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed (See 3.3.5 for under 14 year olds).

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Using incorrect manikin carry technique.
2. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface.
3. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) – not including the bottom of the pool.
4. The manikin changing hands:
5. Before or beyond the designated changeover zone
6. Before the second competitor touches the pool edge
7. Without the third competitor in touch with the pool edge
8. Releasing the manikin before the next competitor has grasped it (i.e., one hand of each competitor must be in contact with the manikin).
9. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Note: Once the top of the head of the manikin has entered the changeover zone, competitors are not judged on “carrying the manikin” criteria. Once the top of the head of the manikin has left the changeover zone, “carrying the manikin” criteria apply.

The manikin exchange may take place at any time after the top of the manikin’s head has entered the changeover zone, but the exchange must occur within the changeover zone.

Event description - 4 x 50 m

On an acoustic signal, the first competitor swims 50 m freestyle passing under two obstacles. After the first competitor touches the turning edge the second, third, and fourth competitors repeat the procedure in turn.

Competitors must surface after the dive entry before the first obstacle and after passing under each obstacle. “Surfacing” means the competitor’s head breaks the plane of the surface of the water.

Competitors may push off the pool bottom when surfacing from under the obstacles.

Swimming into or otherwise bumping an obstacle is not a behaviour that results in disqualification.

Equipment

Obstacles: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. Obstacles are fixed at right angles on lane ropes in a straight line across all lanes. The first obstacle is positioned 12.5 m from the starting edge with the second obstacle 12.5 m from the opposite end. The distance between the two obstacles is 25 m.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Passing over an obstacle and not immediately returning over or under that obstacle and then passing under it.
2. Failure to surface after each dive entry.
3. Failure to surface after each obstacle.
4. One competitor repeating two or more legs of the event.
5. Leaving the start before the previous competitor has touched the edge.
6. Failure to touch the finish edge.
7. A competitor re-entering the water after completing his or her leg of the relay.

Event description - 4 x 50 m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the first competitor swims 50 m freestyle without fins.

With a dive start after the first competitor touches the wall, the second competitor swims 50 m freestyle with fins.

With a dive start after the second competitor touches the wall, the third competitor swims 50 m freestyle towing a rescue tube. The third competitor touches the turning edge.

The fourth competitor is in the water wearing fins with at least one hand on the turning edge.

The fourth competitor dons the harness and the third competitor, playing the role of “victim”, holds the rescue tube with both hands while being towed 50 m by the fourth competitor to the finish.

Both the fourth and the third competitor (victim) must leave from the turning edge. The victim must be in contact with the rescue tube before passing the 5 m line.

The event is complete when the fourth competitor touches the finish edge of the pool with the victim in contact with the tube.

The victim may kick while being towed, but no other assistance is permitted.

The victim must grip the main body of the rescue tube – not the rope or clip.

The victim must hold onto the rescue tube with both hands while being towed, but may reposition his or her hands on the tube during the tow without disqualification.

While the fourth competitor must have at least one hand on the turning edge or starting block when the third competitor touches the edge, the fourth competitor may push off the edge with hand, arm, or feet.

The first and second competitors must leave the water upon finishing their legs of the relay without obstructing any other competitors. The first and second competitors may not re-enter the water.

Equipment

Rescue tube, swim fins: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. Competitors must use the rescue tubes supplied by organisers.

Starts with rescue tubes: For the third competitor’s start, the rescue tube and rescue tube line may be positioned at the competitor’s discretion, but within the competitor’s allotted lane. Competitors should ensure a safe and correct position of rescue tube and line.

Wearing rescue tubes: Rescue tubes must be donned correctly with the loop across or over one shoulder. Assuming the rescue tube was donned correctly, there is no cause for disqualification if the loop falls down on the competitor’s arm or elbow during the competitor’s approach or tow.

Towing the victim: Competitors must tow the victim with the line of the rescue tube fully extended.

Retrieving lost fins: Competitors may retrieve fins lost after the start and the team may continue in the race. The team will not be permitted to start again in another heat.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The second and third competitors starting before first and second competitors respectively touch the turning edge.
2. The fourth competitor touching the rescue tube harness, line or any part of the rescue tube before the third competitor touches the turning edge.
3. The fourth competitor leaving the turning edge before the third competitor touches the wall.
4. The victim holding the rescue tube by the rope or clip.
5. The victim helping with arm movements, or not holding the rescue tube with both hands.
6. The victim losing the rescue tube after passing the 5 m line.
7. The fourth competitor towing the victim without the line of the rescue tube fully extended.
8. One competitor completing two or more legs of the event (excludes third competitor acting as victim).
9. Failure to touch the finish edge.
10. A competitor re-entering the water after completing his or her leg of the relay.

Event description

The first Team Competitor stands on poolside holding end of rope, the three other team members are in the water at a cross rope 12m / 10m away. The Number 2 Competitor is in front of the rope with one hand on the cross rope and one hand on the throw rope which is extended over and beyond the cross rope. On the starting signal, competitor Number 1 coils the rope and throws to the Number 2 Competitor who takes hold of the rope with both hands and is pulled through the water. On reaching the side, the Number 2 competitor must touch the end of the pool. The first competitor then enters the water behind the cross line to become the catcher for the Number 4 competitor. The Number 3 Competitor replaces the Number 2 competitor in front of the cross rope. The Number 2 competitor then coils the rope and throws it to the Number 3 competitor who takes hold of the rope with both hands and is pulled through the water until he touches the end of the pool. The event continues in the same manner as above for Competitors 3 and 4. The event finishes when the catcher for Competitor 4 touches the end of the pool.

Starting position: The No 1 Competitor stands facing the victim, motionless with legs together and arms beside the body. The end of the throw line is held in one hand.

The second competitor treads water in the centre of the lane on the near side of the cross line holding the throw line with one hand and the designated spot on the cross line with the other. The surplus throw line trails in the water over and beyond the cross line.

On an acoustic starting signal: Competitors Number 2 release the throw lines, enabling Number 1 competitors to retrieve and throw the line back to the victims and pull them through the water to the edge of the pool. The event is finished when the catcher for the Competitors Number 4 touches the finish edge.

Fair throw: Victims may grasp the throw line only if it falls within their lane and within their reach without releasing their grasp on the designated spot on the cross line. Victims may submerge to retrieve the throw line.

There is no penalty for pulling on the rigid crossbar while attempting to reach the throw line.

Pull through the water: While being pulled to the edge, victims must be on their front holding the throw line with both hands. Victims may not “climb” the throw line hand-over-hand. For safety reasons, victims may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall. This will not result in disqualification.

Victims may wear swim goggles.

Time limit: The Team of Competitors must make fair throws and complete the event within 2min 30 seconds. If a throw falls short or outside the allocated lane, competitors may recover the line and throw again as often as necessary up to the 2min 30-second limit. Teams which fail to complete the event, i.e., not all four competitors pulled to the end of the pool within the time limit will be assigned a time of 3mins.

Equipment

Throw line: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The throw line must be between 16.5 m and 17.5 m in length. Competitors must use the throw lines supplied by organisers.

The rigid crossbar is positioned on the surface across each lane 12m or 10m from the starting end of the pool. A tolerance of plus 0.10 m and minus 0.00 m in each lane is allowed. A mark located on the crossbar in the centre of the lane clearly designates the spot to be held by the victim.

Throw zone: Competitors must remain on the deck and in their allotted lane, poolside of a clearly defined mark 1.5 m from the pool edge. If there is a raised portion of the poolside, the line shall be 1.5 m back from the deck side of the raised portion.

Competitors must keep at least one foot wholly within the throw zone. Competitors who enter (or fall into) the water shall be disqualified.

Time limit: Competitors must make a fair throw and tow the victim to the finish edge within 2 minute 30 seconds. If a throw falls short or outside the allocated lane, competitors may recover the line and throw again as often as necessary up to the time limit.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Victims releasing the designated mark on the crossbar before grasping the throw line with the other hand.
2. Victim grasping the throw line outside the lane.
3. Victim not on his or her front while being pulled to the finish edge.
4. Victim not holding the throw line with both hands while being pulled to the finish edge (victim may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall).
5. Victim “climbing” the throw line hand-over-hand.
6. Thrower exiting the throw zone (as judged by both feet) at any time after the start and before the completion of their throw and rescue.

Event description.

Each competitor in turn swims 50m,  collects a live conscious causality and tow them 50m to the the finish. Causality cannot aid propulsion.

Equipment

Rescue tubes: Please see Facility and Equipment Standards, for this event a rescue tube can be replaced by a torpedo buoy.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. Causality aids propulsion

Event description– 50 m shortcourse

On an acoustic signal, the competitor swims the 50 m course passing two times under the immersed obstacle to touch the finish edge of the pool

Competitors must surface after the dive entry before the obstacle; after passing under the obstacle; and after a turn prior to passing under the obstacle.

The competitor may push off the pool bottom when surfacing from under the obstacle. “Surfacing” means the competitor’s head breaks the plane of the surface of the water.

Swimming into or otherwise bumping an obstacle is not a behaviour that results in disqualification

Equipment

Obstacles: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. Obstacles are fixed at right angles onto lane ropes in a straight line across all lanes. The obstacle is located 12.5 m from the starting edge.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Passing over an obstacle without immediately returning over or under that obstacle and then passing under it.
2. Failure to surface after the dive entry or after a turn.
3. Failure to surface after each obstacle.
4. Failure to touch the wall during the turn.
5. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description – 25 m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 12.5 m freestyle and then dives to recover a submerged manikin to the surface within 5 m of the pick-up line. The competitor then carries the manikin to touch the finish edge of the pool.

Competitors may push off the pool bottom when surfacing with the manikin.

Equipment

Manikin: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event (See 3.3.5 for under 14 year olds).

Positioning the manikin: The manikin can be at any depth up to 3m, but it is recommended that it is located at a depth between 1.8 m and 3 m. In water deeper than 3m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back, the head in the direction of the finish, with the transverse line in the middle of the manikin’s thorax on the 12.5 m line.

Surfacing the manikin: Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5 m line.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Not surfacing before diving to the manikin.
2. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) when surfacing with the manikin – not including the bottom of the pool.
3. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5m line.
4. Using an incorrect carrying technique.
5. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface.
6. Releasing the manikin before the finish edge has been touched.
7. Failure to touch the finish edge

Event description – 50 m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 25m freestyle to turn, dive, and swim underwater to a submerged manikin located at 12.5 m from the turn wall. The competitor surfaces the manikin within the 5m pick-up line, and then carries it the remaining distance to touch the finish edge (under 14yr olds will swim 10m under water).

Competitors may breathe during the turn, but not after their feet leave the turning edge until they surface with the manikin.

Competitors may push off the bottom when surfacing with the manikin.

Equipment

Manikin: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event (See 3.3.5 for under 14 year olds).

Positioning the manikin: The manikin can be at any depth up to 3m, but it is recommended that it is located at a depth between 1.8 m and 3 m. In water deeper than 3 m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other suitable support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back, head in the direction of the finish, with the transverse line in the middle of the manikin’s thorax located on the 12.5m line.

Surfacing the manikin: Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the manikin’s head passes the 5m line.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Surfacing after turning and before lifting the manikin.
2. Breathing after the feet leave the turning edge and before surfacing with the manikin.
3. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) when surfacing with the manikin – not including the bottom of the pool.
4. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5m line.
5. Using an incorrect carrying technique as described in 4.3 Manikins.
6. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface (see 4.3 Manikins).
7. Releasing the manikin before touching the finish edge.
8. Failure to touch the finish edge

Event description – 50 m

With a dive start on acoustic signal, the competitor swims 25 m freestyle wearing fins and then recovers a submerged manikin to the surface within 10 m of the turning edge. The competitor carries the manikin to touch the finish edge of the pool.

Competitors need not touch the turning edge of the pool. Competitors need not surface in the first 25m.

Competitors may push off the bottom when surfacing with the manikin.

Equipment

Manikins, fins: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event (See 3.3.5 for under 14 year olds).

Positioning the manikin: The manikin can be at any depth up to 3 m, but it is recommended that it is located at a depth between 1.8 m and 3 m. In water deeper that 3 m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back in contact with the pool bottom and its base touching the pool wall, with its head in the direction of the finish.

Where the facility design does not provide a vertical wall that joins the bottom at 90 degrees, the manikin must be positioned as close as possible to the wall, but no further than 30 cm from the wall as measured at the water surface.

Surfacing the manikin: Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10 m line.

Retrieving lost fins: Competitors may retrieve fins lost after the start.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) when surfacing with the manikin – not including the bottom of the pool.
2. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10m line.
3. Using an incorrect carrying technique.
4. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface.
5. Releasing the manikin before touching the finish edge.
6. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description – 50 m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 25m freestyle with fins and rescue tube. After touching the turning wall, and within the 5m pick-up zone, the competitor fixes the rescue tube correctly around a manikin (under both arms) and tows it to the finish. The event is complete when the competitor touches the finish edge of the pool.

Equipment

Manikin, fins, and rescue tube: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The manikin is filled with water so that it floats with the top of its transverse line at the surface.

Positioning the manikin: The manikin handler positions the manikin – vertically and facing the turn wall – within the allotted lane.

The handler releases the manikin immediately after the competitor touches the turning edge. The handler may not push the manikin toward the competitor or the finish edge.

Starts with rescue tubes: At the start, the rescue tube and rescue tube line may be positioned at the competitor’s discretion, but within the competitor’s allotted lane. Competitors should ensure a safe and correct position of rescue tube and line.

Wearing rescue tubes: Rescue tubes must be donned correctly with the loop across or over one shoulder.

Assuming the rescue tube was donned correctly, there is no cause for disqualification if the loop falls down on the competitor’s arm or elbow during the competitor’s approach to the manikin or during the manikin tow.

Securing the manikin: After first touching the turning wall, the competitor then secures the manikin correctly with the rescue tube around the body and under both arms of the manikin, and clipped to an O-ring, within the 5 m pick-up zone.

Competitors must complete the 25m freestyle swim by touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.

Towing the manikin: Competitors must tow – not carry – the manikin. Beyond the 5m pick-up zone, competitors must tow the correctly secured manikin maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface. The line of the rescue tube must become fully extended as soon as possible and before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10m line.

Competitors must do nothing to delay or inhibit the line of the rescue tube becoming fully extended at the earliest possible moment.

Competitor’s time shall not be recorded if the rescue tube and manikin become separated. Competitor’s time shall be recorded if the rescue tube slips during the tow so that the manikin is secured only under one arm, provided that the rescue tube was “secured correctly” originally, and the mouth or nose of the manikin is maintained above the surface.

As long as the manikin has not become separated from the rescue tube and the mouth or nose remains above the surface, a competitor may stop to re-secure the rescue tube correctly around the manikin without disqualification.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) when surfacing with the manikin – not including the bottom of the pool.
2. Manikin handler not releasing the manikin immediately after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
3. Manikin handler pushing the manikin towards the competitor or the finish edge.
4. Manikin handler positioning the manikin incorrectly or making contact with the manikin after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
5. Manikin handler intentionally entering the water during the event, or entering the water and interfering with the performance of another competitor or interfering with the judging of the event.
6. At 25 m, not touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.
7. Incorrect securing of the rescue tube around the manikin (i.e., not around body and under both arms and clipped to an O-ring).
8. Not securing the rescue tube around the manikin within the 5m pick-up zone judged at the top of the manikin’s head.
9. The line of the rescue tube not becoming fully extended before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10m line.
10. Not towing the manikin with the line of the rescue tube fully extended beyond the 10m line.
11. Pushing or carrying, instead of towing, the manikin.
12. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface (see 4.3 Manikins).
13. The rescue tube and manikin become separated after the rescue tube has been secured correctly around the manikin.
14. Touching the finish edge without the rescue tube and manikin in place.
15. Failure to touch the finish edge

Event description - 100 m

With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 37.5m freestyle and then dives to recover a submerged manikin. The competitor surfaces the manikin within the 5m pick-up zone and carries it to the turning wall. After touching the wall the competitor releases the manikin.

In the water, the competitor dons fins and rescue tube and swims 25m freestyle. After touching the wall, and within the 5m pick-up zone, the competitor fixes the rescue tube correctly around a manikin (under both arms) and tows it to the finish.

The event is complete when the competitor touches the finish edge of the pool.

Equipment

Manikins, fins, rescue tubes: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards.

Placement of fins and rescue tubes: Prior to the start, competitors must place the fins and rescue tube on the pool deck – not the starting block/podium – within the confines of their allotted lane.

Positioning the manikin for the carry: The manikin is completely filled with water and sealed for the event. The manikin is located at any depth. In water deeper than 3 m, the manikin shall be placed on a platform (or other support) to position it at the required depth.

The manikin is positioned on its back, head in the direction of the finish with the transverse line in the middle of the manikin’s thorax on the 12.5m line.

Positioning the manikin for the tow: The manikin is filled with water so that it floats with the top of its transverse line at the surface.

Before the start, the manikin handler positions the manikin – vertically and facing the wall – within the allotted lane.

The manikin handler must let go of the manikin immediately after the competitor touches the turning edge. The handler may not push the manikin towards the competitor or the finish edge.

Surfacing the first manikin: Competitors may push off the bottom of the pool when surfacing with the manikin.

Competitors must have the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5m line.

Donning tube and fins: After first touching the turning edge, the competitor discards the first manikin. In the water, the competitor dons fins and rescue tube and swims 25m freestyle.

Wearing rescue tubes: Rescue tubes must be donned correctly with the loop across or over one shoulder.

Assuming the rescue tube was donned correctly, there is no cause for disqualification if the loop falls down on the competitor’s arm or elbow during the competitor’s approach to the manikin or during the manikin tow.

Securing the manikin: After first touching the turning edge, the competitor then secures the manikin correctly with the rescue tube around the body and under both arms of the manikin, and clipped to an O-ring, within the 5 m pick-up zone.

Competitors must complete the freestyle swim by touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.

Towing the manikin: Competitors must tow – not carry – the manikin. Beyond the 5m pick-up zone, competitors must tow the correctly secured manikin maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface. The line of the rescue tube must become fully extended as soon as possible and before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10m line.

Competitors must do nothing to delay or inhibit the line of the rescue tube becoming fully extended at the earliest possible moment.

Competitor’s time shall not be recorded if the rescue tube and manikin become separated. Competitor’s time shall be recorded if the rescue tube slips during the tow so that the manikin is secured only under one arm, provided that the rescue tube was “secured correctly” originally, and the mouth or nose of the manikin is maintained above the surface.

As long as the manikin has not become separated from the rescue tube and the mouth or nose remains above the surface, a competitor may stop to re-secure the rescue tube correctly around the manikin without disqualification.

Retrieving lost fins: Competitors may retrieve fins lost after the start.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) – not including the bottom of the pool when surfacing the manikin.
2. Surfacing the head of the first manikin beyond the 5m pick-up zone.
3. Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5m pick-up zone.
4. Using an incorrect carrying technique as described in 4.3 Manikins.
5. Not maintaining the manikin’s mouth or nose above the surface.
6. Manikin handler not releasing the manikin immediately after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
7. Manikin handler pushing the manikin towards the competitor or the finish edge.
8. Manikin handler positioning the manikin incorrectly or making contact with the manikin after the competitor has touched the turning edge.
9. Manikin handler intentionally entering the water during the event, or entering the water and interfering with the performance of another competitor or interfering with the judging of the event.
10. At 75 m, not touching the pool edge before touching the manikin.
11. Incorrect securing of the rescue tube around the manikin (i.e., not around body and under both arms and clipped to an O-ring).
12. Not securing the rescue tube around the manikin within the 5m pick-up zone judged at the top of the manikin’s head.
13. The line of the rescue tube not becoming fully extended before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 10m line.
14. Not towing the manikin with the line of the rescue tube fully extended beyond the 10m line.
15. The rescue tube and manikin become separated after the rescue tube has been secured correctly around the manikin.
16. Touching the finish edge without the rescue tube and manikin in place.
17. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description.

The competitor swims 50m,  collects a live conscious causality and tow them 50m to the the finish. Causality cannot aid propulsion.

Equipment

Rescue tubes: Please see Facility and Equipment Standards, for this event a rescue tube can be replaced by a torpedo buoy.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. The swim distances are not completed.
2. Causality aids propulsion

Event description - 4 x 25m

Four Rookies in turn paddle a body board 25m each.

The first Rookie starts in the water holding a body board and the pool edge or starting block. On an acoustic signal, the Rookie paddles 25m and passes the board to the second Rookie.

The second Rookie: paddles 25m and passes the board to the third Rookie who is in contact with the turning edge or starting block with at least one hand.

The third Rookie: paddles 25m and passes the board to the fourth Rookie who is in contact with the turning edge or starting block with at least one hand.

The fourth Rookie: completes the event paddling to touch the finish edge with any part of the Rookie’s body.

Equipment

Body Board: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings)
2. Failure to touch the finish edge.

Event description - 4 x 25m

Four Rookies in turn swim 25m each, while wearing a t-shirt.

The first Rookie starts in the water holding the pool edge or starting block and wearing a T-shirt. On an acoustic signal, the Rookie swims 25m, removes the t-shirt and passes it to the second Rookie.

The second Rookie: swims25m and passes the t-shirt to the third Rookie who is in contact with the turning edge or starting block with at least one hand.

The third Rookie: paddles 25m and passes the t-shirt to the fourth Rookie who is in contact with the turning edge or starting block with at least one hand.

The fourth Rookie: completes the event by donning the t-shirt and swimming to touch the finish edge with any part of the Rookie’s body.

Equipment

T-shirt: Any T-shirt large enough to fit all participating Rookies.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings)
2. Failure to touch the finish edge.
3. Failure to pass on the t-shirt.

Event description - 4 x 25m

Four Rookies in turn swim 25m each, while wearing a rescue tube.

The first Rookie starts in the water holding the pool edge or starting block and wearing a rescue tube. On an acoustic signal, the Rookie swims 25m, and passes the rescue tube to the second Rookie.

The second Rookie: swims25m and passes the rescue tube to the third Rookie who is in contact with the turning edge or starting block with at least one hand.

The third Rookie: paddles 25m and passes the rescue tube to the Rookie who is in contact with the turning edge or starting block with at least one hand.

The fourth Rookie: completes the event by swimming with the rescue tube to touch the finish edge with any part of the Rookie’s body.

Equipment

Rescue tube: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards.

Wearing rescue tubes: Rescue tubes must be donned correctly with the loop across or over one shoulder. Assuming the rescue tube was donned correctly, there is no cause for disqualification if the loop falls down on the competitor’s arm or elbow during the competitor’s approach or tow.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings)
2. Failure to touch the finish edge.
3. Failure to pass on the rescue tube.

Event description

The first Rookie stands on poolside holding end of rope, the three other team members are in the water at a cross rope 8m away. The 2^nd Rookie is in front of the rope with one hand on the cross rope and one hand on the throw rope which is extended over and beyond the cross rope. On the starting signal, Rookie Number 1 coils the rope and throws to the Number 2 Rookie who takes hold of the rope with both hands and is pulled through the water. On reaching the side, the Number 2 Rookie must touch the end of the pool. The first Rookie then enters the water behind the cross line to become the catcher for the Number 4 Rookie. The Number 3 Rookie replaces the Number 2 Rookie in front of the cross rope. The Number 2 Rookie then coils the rope and throws it to the Number 3 Rookie who takes hold of the rope with both hands and is pulled through the water until he touches the end of the pool. The event continues in the same manner as above for Rookies 3 and 4. The event finishes when the catcher for Rookie 4 touches the end of the pool.

Starting position: The No 1 Rookie stands facing the victim, motionless with legs together and arms beside the body. The end of the throw line is held in one hand.

The second Rookie treads water in the centre of the lane on the near side of the cross line holding the throw line with one hand and the designated spot on the cross line with the other. The surplus throw line trails in the water over and beyond the cross line.

On an acoustic starting signal: Rookies Number 2 release the throw lines, enabling Number 1 Rookies to retrieve and throw the line back to the victims and pull them through the water to the edge of the pool. The event is finished when the catcher for the Rookies Number 4 touches the finish edge.

Fair throw: Rookies may grasp the throw line only if it falls within their lane and within their reach without releasing their grasp on the designated spot on the cross line. Rookies may submerge to retrieve the throw line.

There is no penalty for pulling on the rigid crossbar while attempting to reach the throw line.

Pull through the water: While being pulled to the edge, victims must be on their front holding the throw line with both hands. Rookies may not “climb” the throw line hand-over-hand. For safety reasons, victims may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall. This will not result in disqualification.

Victims may wear swim goggles.

Time limit: The Team of Rookies must make fair throws and complete the event within 2min 30 seconds. If a throw falls short or outside the allocated lane, Rookies may recover the line and throw again as often as necessary up to the 2min 30-second limit. Teams which fail to complete the event, i.e., not all four Rookies pulled to the end of the pool within the time limit will be assigned a time of 3mins.

Equipment

Throw line: See Section Facility and Equipment Standards. The throw line must not be longer than 17.5 m in length.

The rigid crossbar is positioned on the surface across each lane 8m from the starting end of the pool.

Throw zone: Rookies must remain on the deck and in their allotted lane, poolside of a clearly defined mark 1.5 m from the pool edge. If there is a raised portion of the poolside, the line shall be 1.5 m back from the deck side of the raised portion.

Rookies must keep at least one foot wholly within the throw zone. Rookies who enter (or fall into) the water shall be disqualified.

Time limit: Rookies must make a fair throw and tow the victim to the finish edge within 2 minute 30 seconds. If a throw falls short or outside the allocated lane, Rookies may recover the line and throw again as often as necessary up to the time limit.

Times will not be recorded if:

In addition to the General Conditions in Section 3 and those outlined in 4.2.1the following behaviour shall result in an invalid time:

1. Victims releasing the designated mark on the crossbar before grasping the throw line with the other hand.
2. Victim grasping the throw line outside the lane.
3. Victim not on his or her front while being pulled to the finish edge.
4. Victim not holding the throw line with both hands while being pulled to the finish edge (victim may release the line with one hand for the sole purpose of touching the wall).
5. Victim “climbing” the throw line hand-over-hand.
6. Thrower exiting the throw zone (as judged by both feet) at any time after the start and before the completion of their throw and rescue.