Rules and Regulations
i. Amendments to Previous 2013 Version
a. 1.5 New Point Added.
b. 1.6 New Point Added.
c. 2.5 The term non-swimmer has been changed to non-competitor.
d. 2.6 Trainers have been added to the list of suitable footwear. The point has been changed to specify all areas of the venue away from poolside and not just the stairway.
e. 3.5 The phrase “or unless otherwise specified in the event rules” has been added to the end of the point.
f. 3.8 Additional Penalty information included as part of the point.
g. 3.9 Additional Penalty information included as part of the point.
1. General
1.1. The referee’s decision is final.
1.2. Do not argue with the referee.
1.3. All lifesaving techniques must be in accordance with the latest edition of RLSS manuals (Survive and Save).
1.4. Anyone found damaging property or the building in any way will have his/her team or club disqualified from the competition and will be charged for any repairs necessary.
1.5. Litter should not be left on the poolside or in the gallery. Bin Bags will be provided to each team on poolside and bins will be available in the gallery. Please remove all rubbish from the facility. Clubs found to be leaving litter will be given penalties and could have awards removed.
1.6. Teams should consist of four members with at least one member of each gender in the team.
2. Incident
2.1. Males – Full length trousers and long-sleeved shirt over swimwear.
2.2. Females – Full length trousers or below the knee length skirt and long-sleeved shirt or blouse over swimwear.
2.3. No Shorts, Vests or Crop Tops.
2.4. Goggles are not allowed unless they are prescription (evidence must be provided in the form of written proof).
2.5. No coaches/non-competitors are allowed in the changing rooms during isolation.
2.6. Pool shoes, trainers or flip flops must be worn at ALL TIMES in any area of the facility which is not the poolside.
2.7. A towel MUST be took into isolation to be used after the incident is completed and when leaving poolside.
2.8. Any team to be found not in the possession of a towel or relevant footwear for each team member will be disqualified from the event.
3. Speed
3.1. Each event will be a team event, each team consisting of 4 participants for Juniors & Seniors and up to 6 with 4 competing for Rookies
3.2. No diving or Tumble turns in the shallow end of the pool for Safety reasons, this will result in disqualification from that event.
3.3. Goggles will be allowed. Contact lenses and glasses at owner’s discretion.
3.4. The penalty for any participant during any event will be a minimum of 10 seconds per infringement to disqualification.
3.5. Every effort will be made to keep the deduction of penalty points to a minimum. Outright disqualification will only be used if there is a deliberate attempt to gain unfair advantage by an unfair act or unless otherwise specified in the event rules.
3.6. Only competitors and coaches are allowed on the pool side.
3.7. At no time in the competition shall a subject assist the competing teams in any way.
3.8.
Keep clear from the edge of the pool while a
race is in progress as referee’s need access to the edge of the pool. Not
keeping clear from the edge of the pool could subject the individuals involved
to a club or team based disqualification relevant to the number of persons
involved at a given time.
3.9. Teams and spectators must be quiet for the start of each event. Any team found in breach of this rule is subject to disqualification under the starters orders. Any spectators found to be non-compliant may be asked to leave the spectator area and the club they have come to support may receive a penalty for the event or whole competition.
Thank You.
Please do not click I Agree without reading the Declaration below.
By clicking I Agree you have declared that:
- I the Club Captain have read and understood the rules and regulations set out for the 32nd Sheffield Lifesaving Club Competition.
- I the Club Captain have explained the rules and regulations to my team members/swimmers and spectators and have made sure they understand them.
- I the Club Captain, We the Swimmers and We the Spectators will abide by the rules set out below and understand that by breaking the rules a team or club could receive penalties or be disqualified from an event.
-I the Club Captain take responsibility for my team and their behavior whilst taking part in the competition.