Disciplines
National (Swiss) and international (ILS) events: pool, open water and SERC.
Rulebooks compared
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Pool
200m Obstacle Swim
ILS
50m Manikin Carry
ILS
100m Rescue Medley
ILS
100m Manikin Carry with Fins
ILS
100m Manikin Tow with Fins
ILS
200m Super Lifesaver
ILS
Line Throw
ILS
4×25m Manikin Relay
🇨🇭
ILS
4×50m Obstacle Relay
🇨🇭
ILS
4×50m Medley Relay
🇨🇭
ILS
Pool Lifesaver Relay (Mixed)
ILS
4×50m Rescue Relay
ILS
4×100m Line Rescue Relay
🇨🇭
4×50m Rescue Relay (CH)
🇨🇭
4×50m Fins Relay (CH)
🇨🇭
4×2 Rescue Ball Throw
🇨🇭
50m Leisure Event
🇨🇭
Open water
Simulated emergency
| Discipline | 🇨🇭 | ILS |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| 200m Obstacle Swim | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 50m Manikin Carry | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 100m Rescue Medley | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 100m Manikin Carry with Fins | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 100m Manikin Tow with Fins | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 200m Super Lifesaver | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| Line Throw | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 4×25m Manikin Relay | In the programme | In the programme |
| 4×50m Obstacle Relay | In the programme | In the programme |
| 4×50m Medley Relay | In the programme | In the programme |
| Pool Lifesaver Relay (Mixed) | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 4×50m Rescue Relay | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| 4×100m Line Rescue Relay | In the programme | Not in the programme |
| 4×50m Rescue Relay (CH) | In the programme | Not in the programme |
| 4×50m Fins Relay (CH) | In the programme | Not in the programme |
| 4×2 Rescue Ball Throw | In the programme | Not in the programme |
| 50m Leisure Event | In the programme | Not in the programme |
| Open water | ||
| Surf Race (300m) | In the programme | In the programme |
| Board Rescue | In the programme | In the programme |
| Ski Race (700m) | In the programme | In the programme |
| Oceanman / Oceanwoman | In the programme | In the programme |
| Beach Flags | In the programme | In the programme |
| Board Race (500m) | In the programme | In the programme |
| Beachsprint (90m) | In the programme | In the programme |
| Rescue Tube Rescue | In the programme | In the programme |
| Beach Relay (4×90m) | In the programme | In the programme |
| Ocean Relay Race | In the programme | In the programme |
| Ocean Lifesaver Relay (Mixed) | Not in the programme | In the programme |
| Simulated emergency | ||
| SERC | In the programme | In the programme |
Pool
50m Leisure Event
In the programme of 🇨🇭
SLRG/SSS training championship event: swim 50 m freestyle including two somersaults. The aim is not to swim as fast as possible, but to get as close as possible to the target time of your category (1 min 09 s for AK8 to AK14 and Masters 50+ to 70+; 59 s for AK16, AK18, Open and Masters 30+ / 40+).
Procedure
- Start from the block or the pool edge
- 50 m freestyle with two somersaults in the water
- Aim for the target time of your category
Key points
- Perform at least 2 somersaults over the 50 m; neither their position nor the direction of rotation is specified.
- A somersault is a complete 360° rotation around the transverse (horizontal) axis. Fewer than 2 somersaults over the distance results in disqualification.
- A tumble turn does not count as a somersault.
- The time achieved is compared with the target time: for example, 1 min 02 s against a 59 s target gives a difference of 3 s.
Disqualifications
| Code | Meaning | Rulebook |
|---|---|---|
| DQ1 | Not completing the event in accordance with the event description or general rules | ILS |
| DQ2 | Unsporting behaviour / unfair competition | ILS |
| DQ3 | Late arrival at the marshalling area | ILS |
| DQ4 | Failure to be present at the start of the event | ILS |
| DQ5 | Wilful damage to the venue, accommodation or property of others | ILS |
| DQ6 | Abuse of officials | ILS |
| DQ7 | Using a sticky/adhesive substance to improve grip or support (hands, feet, manikin, rescue tube) | ILS |
| DQ9 | Leaving the water after the event before being authorised by the official (final whistle) | ILS |
| DQ10 | False start: commencing the starting action before the start signal | ILS |
| DQ14 | Failing to touch the wall/edge at the finish | ILS |
| DQ17 | Using a lane rope, pool steps, edge or other pool fixture for assistance (e.g. to surface) | ILS |
