Level 2 Recertification – Swimming

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Team/delegation/Young Athletes program

Special Olympics Minnesota aquatics competitions have a closed competition policy. What does this mean?*

Only athletes are allowed to enter the pool.
The only individuals allowed in staging and the pool deck are athletes and event staff. Coaches are not allowed beyond staging or to coach.
Coaches may coach from the pool deck but not the stands.

What is a legal flotation device during competitions?*

In assisted swim events, an in-the-pool assistant is allowed to?*

Swim behind the athlete and help push them forward
Swim in front of the athlete and help pull them forward
Touch, guide or direct the athlete but may not support or assist the athlete’s forward movement

In which stroke must the arms alternate motion from side to side?*

Butterfly
Freestyle
Breaststroke
Backstroke

For flotation events, each athlete is responsible for his/her own flotation device.*

True
False

In any freestyle event, athletes may swim any stroke they wish and may change strokes during the race.*

True
False

There shall be at least one certified lifeguard at training and competition for every 20 swimmers whose sole function is to guard.*

True
False

Unified relays must follow the same training guidelines as traditional relays: Unified partners and athletes must train together for 8-10 weeks.*

True
False

What swimming stroke must start with two hands and two feet touching the wall?*

Breaststroke
Butterfly
Freestyle
Backstroke

Stroke violations/disqualifications are made when a kick or arm motion deviates from the correct combination of the stroke, for instance, a breaststroke arm motion with a scissor kick.*

True
False