What does positive check in mean at a swim meet?

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CHECK-IN (POSITIVE CHECK-IN) – The procedure required before a swimmer swims an event in a deck-seeded meet. Sometimes referred to as positive check in, the swimmer must mark their name on a list posted by the meet host.

What comes after Zones in Swimming?

“Zones” are the zonal championship meets for age group swimmers, and “Sectionals” are the zonal championship meets for senior swimmers.

What is a zone cut in swimming?

AAA (AAA Cut) Is a time classification for a swimmer or a swim sometimes called a Zone cut. AAA is faster than the AA time standard. AAAA (AAAA Cut) Is a time classification for a swimmer or a swim. It is faster than the AAA time standard and is the fastest typically listed in times standards.

What does NS mean in swim meet results?

No Swim
The Meet Announcement would list NFT times for boys and girls in each event. NS (No Swim) – In results, NS indicates that the swimmer did not compete in the event. NST (No Slower Than) – A swimmer entered in this event must have achieved a time equal to or faster than the NST qualifying time for the event.

What does P mean in swimming?

Pads. Paddles – use paddles only in the set. Alt. Alternate e.g. 4x200m alt free, back = Rep 1 is completed freestyle, rep 2 is complete backstroke, rep 3 free, rep 4 back, etc. Desc.

What benefits can I get from swimming?

Health benefits of swimming builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs. tones muscles and builds strength. provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming.

What does novice swimmer mean?

Novice. a swimmer who trains three 3 days per week. There are two novice categories-Novice 1 and Novice 2-Swimmers are placed in each group based on Coaches’ evaluation of the swimmers’ level and experience. Generally, swimmers first entering competitive swimming will be placed in Novice 2.

What does DQ mean in swimming?

disqualified
If a swimmer is judged by a Stroke and Turn judge to be swimming incorrectly, that swimmer is disqualified (DQ) for that event in the meet.

What does K stand for in swimming?

k or ki = kick. dr = drill. sw = swim. sc = scull. RI = rest interval.