How Cheaters Cheat in practice and meets might stir up a lively discussion.
Here's the RULES
Swimming Rules
How do cheaters cheat?
Got any stories?
Did they get caught or get away with it?
If you see someone cheating or know they are
do you point it out to the ref or keep quiet?
Parents
Former Member
College varsity vs alumni meets were rife with blatant cheating. Like - turning at the flags instead of going in to the wall. Early take-offs on relays. Switching to freestyle on a stroke race. All in good fun.
I've seen somebody swim under the ropes into the adjacent lane and grab the ankles of the lead swimmer at a USMS meet. Not tellin' names but it was very funny to watch.
College varsity vs alumni meets were rife with blatant cheating. Like - turning at the flags instead of going in to the wall. Early take-offs on relays. Switching to freestyle on a stroke race. All in good fun.
I've seen somebody swim under the ropes into the adjacent lane and grab the ankles of the lead swimmer at a USMS meet. Not tellin' names but it was very funny to watch.
