I recently posted a question about racing and received a lot of great answers so here is another question. I am about to participate in my first race (in a pool) and I am worried about being disqualified now. What are some of the common mistakes I need to be aware of? Turns maybe?
I was recently DQ'd and I did nothing wrong...I ended up swimming a 1600 instead of a 1650.:confused::confused::confused:
Um, you didn’t swim the correct distance and you didn’t do anything wrong? In the event of official or counter error, it is the responsibility of the swimmer to complete the prescribed distance. You were obviously unaware of the infraction and it was committed without intent, but it was your swim.
The fact that you were not informed of the DQ seems a bit odd. The referee or designated official should make every reasonable effort to seek out the swimmer and inform you as to the reason for the disqualification. Even if it is after the fact.
If you want to press the issue, you could request to see the DQ slip and make sure it was signed by the meet referee.
I was recently DQ'd and I did nothing wrong...I ended up swimming a 1600 instead of a 1650.:confused::confused::confused:
Um, you didn’t swim the correct distance and you didn’t do anything wrong? In the event of official or counter error, it is the responsibility of the swimmer to complete the prescribed distance. You were obviously unaware of the infraction and it was committed without intent, but it was your swim.
The fact that you were not informed of the DQ seems a bit odd. The referee or designated official should make every reasonable effort to seek out the swimmer and inform you as to the reason for the disqualification. Even if it is after the fact.
If you want to press the issue, you could request to see the DQ slip and make sure it was signed by the meet referee.
