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NPAC Swim Meet Warm-up/
Warm-down Procedures
I. RULES FOR GENERAL WARM-UP
A. Overview
1. The accepted method for entering the water is one hand on the
wall, feet first, from the
end of the pool. At no time should the athlete enter the
water head -first unless starts are
being directly supervised by their coach.
2. All swimming should be done in a counter-clockwise swimming
direction.
3. No equipment including, but not limited to, paddles, pull buoys,
fins, assisted or resisted cords
and/or similar such devices that could result in injuries to
swimmers.
II. GENERAL WARM-UP PERIOD
A. Overview
1. Recommended for first 30 – 45 min. of the warm-up
session.
2. NO DIVING… Swimmers must enter the water using the
accepted pool entry method.
3. No sprinting or pace work.
4. All lanes will be used for general warm-up.
III. SPECIFIC WARM-UP PERIOD
A. Overview
1. Recommended for last 30-45 minutes of the warm-up session.
2. Push pace lanes: Push-off one or two lengths from the starting
end, circle swimming only
(counter-clockwise). NO DIVING…Swimmers must enter the
water using the accepted
pool entry method.
3. Racing starts: Sprint lanes for race starts from blocks, sides,
or from in the water (as for
backstroke). Starts initiated from coach’s signal.
4. The meet referee or designee will post team assigned lanes for
warm-ups..
Warm up lane assignments: lanes 1 & 2 SST, 3
& 4 MSST, 5 & 6 NPAC. All teams will gratefully share
warm-up lanes as space needed.
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