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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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.
I've counted a few times over the years for my distance team mates along with total strangers.
I was instructed to wiggle and wave the placard (while underwater) if "the guy two lanes over starts making their move".
More than a few made this request.
Is this what the new rule is intended to prevent?
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.
I've counted a few times over the years for my distance team mates along with total strangers.
I was instructed to wiggle and wave the placard (while underwater) if "the guy two lanes over starts making their move".
More than a few made this request.
Is this what the new rule is intended to prevent?
