USA Swim Rules Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In the event of a disqualification, the Referee or designated official calling the infraction must
do what? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately raise one hand overhead and make
every reasonable effort to seek out the swimmer or his/her coach and inform them as to the
reason for the disqualification.
Should a swimmer who enters the water in reaction to a "stand up" command be charged with
a false start? - CORRECT ANSWER The swimmer entering the water may be relieved
of being charged with a false start.
Upon finishing a race, which violation may a swimmer be disqualified for by the Starter with
the Referee's independent confirmation of the infraction? - CORRECT ANSWER A
false start.
Both USA Swimming athlete members and non-USA Swimming athlete participants may
compete in which type of meets? - CORRECT ANSWER They may compete in an
approved meet.
What shall be considered a violation of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct? - CORRECT
ANSWER All of the above.
For all backstroke starts, in what position must the swimmers toes be placed? - CORRECT
ANSWER Toes must not be placed above the lip of the gutter.
If a swimmer elects to swim backstroke in a freestyle event, what kind of starting method
shall be used? - CORRECT ANSWER The forward start shall be used.
What does the short series of whistles from the Referee indicate to the swimmers? -
CORRECT ANSWER To remove all clothing except for swimwear and step up on the
block.
, What are some examples of starting accommodations that may be made for swimmers with
physical disabilities? - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above.
What are swimmers not permitted to use or wear? - CORRECT ANSWER All of the
above.
Which of the following are true statements regarding lap counters? - CORRECT
ANSWER The count may be in ascending or descending order.
Excluding relay teams representing an LSC at a Zone meet or similar all-star competition
sanctioned or approved by USA Swimming, can a relay team be composed of unattached
swimmers in USA Swimming competition? - CORRECT ANSWER No, under no
circumstances.
In the breaststroke: When shall the swimmer be permitted to bring the hands back beyond the
hip line in the stroke? - CORRECT ANSWER During the first stroke after the start and
each turn.
In the breaststroke: When is a single butterfly kick permitted? - CORRECT
ANSWER A single butterfly kick is permitted after the start and each turn, at any time
prior to the first breaststroke kick.
In the breaststroke: At each turn and at the finish of the race, what is required to make a legal
touch or finish? - CORRECT ANSWER The touch shall be made with both hands
separated and simultaneously at, above, or below the water level.
In the breaststroke: After the start and after each turn when the swimmer leaves the wall,
what is the required body position? - CORRECT ANSWER The body shall be kept on
the breast.
In the butterfly: After the start and after each turn and before the head has broken the surface
of the water, how many kicks and pulls is the swimmer permitted? - CORRECT
ANSWER One or more leg kicks, but only one arm pull under water, which must bring
the swimmer to the surface.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In the event of a disqualification, the Referee or designated official calling the infraction must
do what? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately raise one hand overhead and make
every reasonable effort to seek out the swimmer or his/her coach and inform them as to the
reason for the disqualification.
Should a swimmer who enters the water in reaction to a "stand up" command be charged with
a false start? - CORRECT ANSWER The swimmer entering the water may be relieved
of being charged with a false start.
Upon finishing a race, which violation may a swimmer be disqualified for by the Starter with
the Referee's independent confirmation of the infraction? - CORRECT ANSWER A
false start.
Both USA Swimming athlete members and non-USA Swimming athlete participants may
compete in which type of meets? - CORRECT ANSWER They may compete in an
approved meet.
What shall be considered a violation of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct? - CORRECT
ANSWER All of the above.
For all backstroke starts, in what position must the swimmers toes be placed? - CORRECT
ANSWER Toes must not be placed above the lip of the gutter.
If a swimmer elects to swim backstroke in a freestyle event, what kind of starting method
shall be used? - CORRECT ANSWER The forward start shall be used.
What does the short series of whistles from the Referee indicate to the swimmers? -
CORRECT ANSWER To remove all clothing except for swimwear and step up on the
block.
, What are some examples of starting accommodations that may be made for swimmers with
physical disabilities? - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above.
What are swimmers not permitted to use or wear? - CORRECT ANSWER All of the
above.
Which of the following are true statements regarding lap counters? - CORRECT
ANSWER The count may be in ascending or descending order.
Excluding relay teams representing an LSC at a Zone meet or similar all-star competition
sanctioned or approved by USA Swimming, can a relay team be composed of unattached
swimmers in USA Swimming competition? - CORRECT ANSWER No, under no
circumstances.
In the breaststroke: When shall the swimmer be permitted to bring the hands back beyond the
hip line in the stroke? - CORRECT ANSWER During the first stroke after the start and
each turn.
In the breaststroke: When is a single butterfly kick permitted? - CORRECT
ANSWER A single butterfly kick is permitted after the start and each turn, at any time
prior to the first breaststroke kick.
In the breaststroke: At each turn and at the finish of the race, what is required to make a legal
touch or finish? - CORRECT ANSWER The touch shall be made with both hands
separated and simultaneously at, above, or below the water level.
In the breaststroke: After the start and after each turn when the swimmer leaves the wall,
what is the required body position? - CORRECT ANSWER The body shall be kept on
the breast.
In the butterfly: After the start and after each turn and before the head has broken the surface
of the water, how many kicks and pulls is the swimmer permitted? - CORRECT
ANSWER One or more leg kicks, but only one arm pull under water, which must bring
the swimmer to the surface.
