MANUAL START - the start of a timing device by an individual in response to the same starting signal given to the swimmers,

MARK - (take your) the swimmer's starting position. In our league, we require at least one foot at the front of the coping when a forward start is required.

MEET - the complete series of events. In our league, a meet is conducted in a single day. (Saturday)

ON LINE - the swimmer's position immediately prior to taking their MARK. In our league, the swimmer must have both feet placed so their toes are at the back of the coping.

PROPULSIVE - having the power to propel.

REFEREE - the official in charge of the meet. The final authority in all matters concerning the conduct of the meet.

SCISSOR - use of the top of the instep of one foot and bottom of the other foot in the propulsive part of the kick.

SCRATCH - withdraw from an event.

SEED - distribute the swimmers among the heats and lanes according to their times.

SEEDING (SEEDED ON DECK) - swimmers are called to report to the clerk of course for their event. After scratches are determined, they are seeded in the proper heats.

SHALL - mandatory.

SIMULTANEOUSLY - occurring at the same time.

SPLIT TIME - time from a start to some part of the distance within a longer event.

STROKE AND TURN JUDGE - trained, certified swim officials, assigned by and working for the referee to judge swimmers' conformance with the rules for the event being swum. Nonconformance, frequently referred to as disqualification or DQ is reported to the swimmer and to the referee. The swimmer is not disqualified until the stroke and turn judge's report is accepted by the referee.

TRI COMPETITION (Tri Meet) - competition between three clubs

VENUE - the area located on the sides and ends of the pool, spectator area, team areas, locker rooms and such other areas as may be designated by the host club. At the Westridge pool the venue extends to the furthest point which can be seen and heard by the referee in charge of the meet. Within the venue, there can be no smoking, alcohol, or abusive or disruptive behavior, The referee is the sole and final authority determining acceptable behavior within the venue.