MANIKIN CARRY (50 m) - Μεταφορά Ανδρεικέλου (50μ)
Event description
With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the competitor swims 25 m freestyle and then dives to recover a submerged manikin to the surface within 5 m of the pick-up line. The competitor then carries the manikin to touch the finish wall/edge of the pool. Competitors may push off the pool bottom when surfacing with the manikin.
Disqualification
In addition to the General Rules in Section 2 and those outlined in 3.1 through 3.3, the following behaviour shall result in disqualification: (a) Not surfacing before diving to the manikin (DQ16). (b) Taking assistance from any pool fitting (e.g., lane rope, steps, drains or underwater hockey fittings) when surfacing with the manikin – not including the bottom of the pool (DQ17). (c) Not having the manikin in the correct carrying position before the top of the manikin’s head passes the 5 m line (DQ18). (d) Using an incorrect carrying technique as described in 3.3 Manikins (DQ19). (e) Releasing the manikin before touching the finish wall/edge (DQ21). (f) Failure to touch the finish wall/edge (DQ15).
