Over the week end, (for the first time in 30 years of competitive swimming) I was disqualified. It bothered me a little bit for about thirty minutes but after a few plates of food at the all-you-can-eat brunch across the street, I was fine. I did have a question though. Do the officials usually tell you that they are disqualifing you? The official came over to my lane and said something to me (about my *** pull-out on the 200 IM) after the heat but never actually said that I was disqualified. I was a little confused so after I got out of the pool I walked over and asked, "Did you disqualify my?" The answer was yes. Never having experienced this before, I was wondering do the officials usually actually say "I am disqualifying you" or "You are disqualified" or is the suggestive comment supposed to serve this purpose.
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Hello,
Thanks for the interesting comments. I like the idea of the paper-- It would have left less doubt in my mind. I actually thought I was getting some advice on stroke technique rather than DQed which is why I asked when I got out of the pool. People may think that is strange, but as a fairly decent breaststroker (national qualifier) in the mid-80s (before the head position rule was changed). I remember occasions where an official would tap his/her head and say "Watch it" I generally swam my next event like a periscope in the up position and everything would be fine.
Ande was right it was a "Kitajama" call. Although he was not actually called for it so I am not sure I can say that. My coach protested. Due to where I was swimming and the configuration of the pool, she had the best view of the turn. I supposed those in the stands had a better view but since even my husband was in the rec pool with my son I don't think anyone was paying that much attention. :D My coach's protest was very sweet and showed me a lot about her dedication to the team (and to me). I appreciated it. That said, I had a great time at the meet and especially enjoyed seeing the 80+ year old women strut their stuff!
Hello,
Thanks for the interesting comments. I like the idea of the paper-- It would have left less doubt in my mind. I actually thought I was getting some advice on stroke technique rather than DQed which is why I asked when I got out of the pool. People may think that is strange, but as a fairly decent breaststroker (national qualifier) in the mid-80s (before the head position rule was changed). I remember occasions where an official would tap his/her head and say "Watch it" I generally swam my next event like a periscope in the up position and everything would be fine.
Ande was right it was a "Kitajama" call. Although he was not actually called for it so I am not sure I can say that. My coach protested. Due to where I was swimming and the configuration of the pool, she had the best view of the turn. I supposed those in the stands had a better view but since even my husband was in the rec pool with my son I don't think anyone was paying that much attention. :D My coach's protest was very sweet and showed me a lot about her dedication to the team (and to me). I appreciated it. That said, I had a great time at the meet and especially enjoyed seeing the 80+ year old women strut their stuff!
