ASCA ASCA Competitive Swimming Rules & Regulations

Question 1

According to USA Swimming rules, how many false starts are allowed before a swimmer is disqualified in a sanctioned race?

Accepted Answer

Zero — any false start results in disqualification

Answer

One false start is allowed before DQ

Answer

Two false starts before DQ

Answer

Three false starts before DQ

Question 2

What is the minimum pool length required for a USA Swimming sanctioned long-course competition?

Accepted Answer

50 meters

Answer

25 yards

Answer

25 meters

Answer

100 meters

Question 3

In competitive swimming, what constitutes a legal breaststroke turn?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous two-hand touch at the wall

Answer

One-hand touch at the wall

Answer

Any part of the body touching the wall

Answer

A flip turn with a single hand touch

Question 4

Which official is responsible for observing swimmers' strokes and turns during a USA Swimming meet?

Accepted Answer

Stroke and Turn Judge

Answer

Starter

Answer

Referee

Answer

Timer

Question 5

What is the maximum depth requirement for starting blocks in USA Swimming competitions?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.35 meters of water depth directly beneath the block

Answer

At least 1.0 meter of water depth directly beneath the block

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At least 2.0 meters of water depth directly beneath the block

Answer

No minimum depth is specified

Question 6

In a relay event, when must the incoming swimmer touch the wall for the exchange to be legal?

Accepted Answer

The touch must occur before the outgoing swimmer's feet leave the block

Answer

Before the outgoing swimmer leaves the block

Answer

After the outgoing swimmer is fully airborne

Answer

The touch has no timing requirement for relays