Hi,
I just read Doug Strong's awesome story from LC Nationals. He had mentioned a previous DQ in the meet for something he thought was very questionable. That reminds me...
Does anyone else think the latest backstroke rule is a little silly? I'm talking about the one where one glides into the wall "too long" on their stomach for the turn. To me, as I mentioned, it just seems silly. (1) I believe the rule says that you must have continuous forward motion into the turn. If you are gliding in, which by the way is not faster, then you are moving forward. I've yet to see one stop completely! And (2) there is definitely no advantage to gliding in for that "moment too long" that is the decision of the official.
I have a feeling that this rule will go by the way of some other rules and be gone in the next few years.
Just some thoughts, and a question :)
Karen
Well, now, some years later, I'm really ticked! I had no idea I could have appealed that. And I know both my husband and I certainly would have appealed. AAARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHH! It's only taken me 11 years to learn that rule!
Perhaps I should snuggle up with the rule book one of these nights...:(
Karen, don't kick yourself over something 11 years old. Life has enough to sweat today!
And don't snuggle up with a book - your husband may become jealous!
Originally posted by gull80
Karen, the real question is, was your DQ properly written down in the "working language" of USMS?
Is there an official language in the rule book? If not, I nominate igpay atinlay.
Karen, the real question is, was your DQ properly written down in the "working language" of USMS?
Perhaps you could appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Apparently you can still appeal even after the competition has ended (although 11 years may be a bit extreme).
Originally posted by mattson
Is there an official language in the rule book? If not, I nominate igpay atinlay.
Good idea. Of course for Worlds you'd also have to include French, since they won't speak anything else (even if they know the language).
