Medley Relay (4 x 50m)
Μικτή Σκυταλοδρομία (4x 50μ)
Event description
With a dive start on an acoustic signal, the first competitor swims 50 m freestyle without fins. With a dive start after the first competitor touches the wall/edge, the second competitor swims 50 m freestyle with fins. With a dive start after the second competitor touches the wall/edge, the third competitor swims 50 m freestyle without fins towing a rescue tube. The third competitor touches the turn wall/edge. The fourth competitor, in the water wearing fins with at least one hand on the turn wall/edge or starting block, dons the harness. The fourth competitor is not permitted to touch any part of the rescue tube harness, line or any part of the rescue tube, until the third competitor has touched the turning wall/edge. The third competitor, playing the role of “victim”, holds the rescue tube and/or clip with both hands while being towed 50 m by the fourth competitor to the finish. (a) Both the fourth and the third competitor (victim) must leave from the turn wall/edge. The victim must be in contact with the rescue tube before passing the 10 m line. The line of the rescue tube must be fully extended beyond the 10 m line when the top of the “victim’s” head crosses the 10 m line. Note: Should the line of the rescue tube not be fully extended because of the power of the victim’s kick the team shall not be disqualified. (b) The event is complete when the fourth competitor touches the finish wall/edge of the pool with the victim in contact with the tube. (c) The victim may kick while being towed, but no other assistance is permitted. (d) The victim must grip the main body of the rescue tube and/or clip – not the rope. (e) The victim must hold onto the rescue tube and/or clip with both hands while being towed but may reposition his or her hands on the tube and/or clip during the tow without disqualification. (f) While the fourth competitor must have at least one hand on the turn wall/edge or starting block when the third competitor touches the edge, the fourth competitor may push off the wall/edge with hand, arm, or feet. The fourth competitor may not touch any part of the rescue tube, its harness or line, until after the third competitor has touched the turn wall/edge. (g) The first and second competitors must leave the water upon finishing their legs of the relay without obstructing any other competitors. The first and second competitors may not re-enter the water.
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) Leaving the start before the previous competitor has touched the wall/edge (DQ41). (b) The fourth competitor touching the rescue tube harness, line or any part of the rescue tube before the third competitor touches the turn wall/edge (DQ44). (c) The competitor clipping the rescue tube into the ring (DQ45). (d) The victim holding the rescue tube by the rope (DQ46). (e) The victim helping with arm movements, or not holding the rescue tube and/or clip with both hands (DQ47). (f) The victim not holding or losing the rescue tube after passing the 10 m line (DQ48). (g) The fourth competitor towing the victim without the line of the rescue tube fully extended beyond the 10 m line (DQ49). (h) One competitor completing two or more legs of the event (excludes third competitor acting as victim) (DQ40). (i) Failure to touch the finish wall/edge (DQ15). (j) A competitor re-entering the water after completing his or her leg of the relay (DQ50).
