I realize they are the new technological advancement, but I was wondering what everyone thinks about them?? They used them at NE Championships this year and I happened to be one of the unfortunate ones who got caught by the pad (-.03!!).
When we inquired what was going on in terms of DQ's, they said they were only DQ'ing people if they had an official DQ and the pad. They said it would have to be BOTH. After I DQ'ed my relay I was watching the rest of the weekend to see whether the officials DQ'ed other relays, and not one raised hand. Look at the results and you will find 25 DQ'ed relays at the meet.
I guess my question is whether USMS has a set policy for the pads and relays? It seems a little unfair that my relay thought we won and it wasn't until 15 minutes later when the results were posted that we found out I DQ'ed - in US swimming we were told immediately.
I realize they are the new technological advancement, but I was wondering what everyone thinks about them?? They used them at NE Championships this year and I happened to be one of the unfortunate ones who got caught by the pad (-.03!!).
When we inquired what was going on in terms of DQ's, they said they were only DQ'ing people if they had an official DQ and the pad. They said it would have to be BOTH. After I DQ'ed my relay I was watching the rest of the weekend to see whether the officials DQ'ed other relays, and not one raised hand. Look at the results and you will find 25 DQ'ed relays at the meet.
I guess my question is whether USMS has a set policy for the pads and relays? It seems a little unfair that my relay thought we won and it wasn't until 15 minutes later when the results were posted that we found out I DQ'ed - in US swimming we were told immediately.
I don't know about the policy, but somehow I seem to recall that officials do NOT raise their hands for early relay take-offs. Maybe someone who knows better can confirm or deny?
Oh, and it is nearly always the fault of the person in the water, not the one on the blocks. At least, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :)
I realize they are the new technological advancement, but I was wondering what everyone thinks about them?? They used them at NE Championships this year and I happened to be one of the unfortunate ones who got caught by the pad (-.03!!).
When we inquired what was going on in terms of DQ's, they said they were only DQ'ing people if they had an official DQ and the pad. They said it would have to be BOTH. After I DQ'ed my relay I was watching the rest of the weekend to see whether the officials DQ'ed other relays, and not one raised hand. Look at the results and you will find 25 DQ'ed relays at the meet.
I guess my question is whether USMS has a set policy for the pads and relays? It seems a little unfair that my relay thought we won and it wasn't until 15 minutes later when the results were posted that we found out I DQ'ed - in US swimming we were told immediately.
I don't know about the policy, but somehow I seem to recall that officials do NOT raise their hands for early relay take-offs. Maybe someone who knows better can confirm or deny?
Oh, and it is nearly always the fault of the person in the water, not the one on the blocks. At least, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :)
