02-28-2024, 08:17 AM
https://nypost.com/2024/02/28/sports/nc-...-teammate/
Discretion of the referee. Looking forward to the ACC!
Discretion of the referee. Looking forward to the ACC!
ACC refs?
https://nypost.com/2024/02/28/sports/nc-...-teammate/
Discretion of the referee. Looking forward to the ACC!
Discretion of the referee. Looking forward to the ACC!
02-28-2024, 09:21 AM
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
02-28-2024, 11:55 AM
I would have thought the applicable rule involves no discretion:
Yes, swimmers hang onto lane lines, and reach out to finished competitors to congratulate them, even if the heat isn't over. But, you don't go into another lane.
I'm somewhat surprised that sitting on the lane lines isn't prohibited. My recollection is that it once was (to prevent stretching or perhaps damage to the line, or injury to swimmers if a lane line snapped) but maybe that was local regulations.
If he unintentionally fell into the water while wetting his goggles before the race, the disqualification would be as big a shame (and he wouldn't even be allowed to swim the race).
Quote:b. A swimmer who changes lanes during a heat shall be disqualified.
Yes, swimmers hang onto lane lines, and reach out to finished competitors to congratulate them, even if the heat isn't over. But, you don't go into another lane.
I'm somewhat surprised that sitting on the lane lines isn't prohibited. My recollection is that it once was (to prevent stretching or perhaps damage to the line, or injury to swimmers if a lane line snapped) but maybe that was local regulations.
If he unintentionally fell into the water while wetting his goggles before the race, the disqualification would be as big a shame (and he wouldn't even be allowed to swim the race).
I would have thought the applicable rule involves no discretion:
Yes, swimmers hang onto lane lines, and reach out to finished competitors to congratulate them, even if the heat isn't over. But, you don't go into another lane.
I'm somewhat surprised that sitting on the lane lines isn't prohibited. My recollection is that it once was (to prevent stretching or perhaps damage to the line, or injury to swimmers if a lane line snapped) but maybe that was local regulations.
If he unintentionally fell into the water while wetting his goggles before the race, the disqualification would be as big a shame (and he wouldn't even be allowed to swim the race).
Quote:b. A swimmer who changes lanes during a heat shall be disqualified.
Yes, swimmers hang onto lane lines, and reach out to finished competitors to congratulate them, even if the heat isn't over. But, you don't go into another lane.
I'm somewhat surprised that sitting on the lane lines isn't prohibited. My recollection is that it once was (to prevent stretching or perhaps damage to the line, or injury to swimmers if a lane line snapped) but maybe that was local regulations.
If he unintentionally fell into the water while wetting his goggles before the race, the disqualification would be as big a shame (and he wouldn't even be allowed to swim the race).
03-06-2024, 04:39 PM
When it comes to the rules, I think the "shall be" part indicates that there is no leeway. If the rule had been written that "A swimmer ... may be disqualified," then you'd have referee discretion allowable. And an opposing coach who decided to be a prickly pear about "shall be" would be within their right to demand disqualification even if the referee did not issue a DQ, no? (Or do swim coaches not get the chance to protest a non-penalty...)
When it comes to the rules, I think the "shall be" part indicates that there is no leeway. If the rule had been written that "A swimmer ... may be disqualified," then you'd have referee discretion allowable. And an opposing coach who decided to be a prickly pear about "shall be" would be within their right to demand disqualification even if the referee did not issue a DQ, no? (Or do swim coaches not get the chance to protest a non-penalty...)
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