I've been told that there is a new FINA rule or interpretation that disallows placing lap counters into the water. Does anyone know the official scoop on this?
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From the USMS Rule Book:
Appendix B, "INFORMATION FOR USMS PARTICIPANTS AT FINA EVENTS":
2.9: Counters—FINA officials lap count for swimmers, and only for 800 and
1500 meter races.
And also from the USMS Rule Book:
102.10.6 Counters
C If visual counters are used, they may be stationed at the end or either
side of the pool beyond the halfway point toward the end of the course
opposite the starting end. Visual counters may be lowered into the water
at the end of the swimmer’s lane, provided that, in the opinion of the
referee, they neither physically aid the swimmer or interfere with another
competitor or present any safety hazard.
From the USMS Rule Book:
Appendix B, "INFORMATION FOR USMS PARTICIPANTS AT FINA EVENTS":
2.9: Counters—FINA officials lap count for swimmers, and only for 800 and
1500 meter races.
And also from the USMS Rule Book:
102.10.6 Counters
C If visual counters are used, they may be stationed at the end or either
side of the pool beyond the halfway point toward the end of the course
opposite the starting end. Visual counters may be lowered into the water
at the end of the swimmer’s lane, provided that, in the opinion of the
referee, they neither physically aid the swimmer or interfere with another
competitor or present any safety hazard.
