SECTION VIII

RELAY CARNIVAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022

NASSAU COUNTY AQUATUC CENTER

THANK YOU to all that helped with the 2022 Section VIII Relay Carnival. In addition to Ralph, Peter, Nelson, Beth, George, Jeff, Jeffrey, Daisy, George, Walter and Cyna; Bob, Laurette, Mush and Doug Hwee were also there working.

SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP

Each year we present a Sportsmanship Award to one Varsity Swimming and Diving Team in each Section (VIII and XI) that displays the "Best Sportsmanship" as voted by the LISOA Officials. After each varsity meet that you work, go onto our website and rate each of the two teams 1-5 on their sportsmanship.

LISOA Members that participated in the Fall New York State Swimming and Diving Championships in Webster

Peter, Mush, Jacky, George, Laurette. Chris Hugo (announcer) and George Amitrano (scorer's table) were also there and busy working .

We are required to read the NYS Sportsmanship card prior to each contest.

In Section VIII we must read the card to each team separately.

In Section XI the announcer may read the card over the PA system or it can be read to the captains and coaches.

DUAL CONFIRMATION RELAY TAKE-OFF JUDGING



To observe relay swimmers to determine if any leave the starting block before the preceding swimmer has touched the end of the pool. One official is positioned on each side of the start end looking across the start end of the pool. 

The judges should look ‘Toes to Touch” in order to give the benefit of the doubt to the swimmers. They look for the feet to leave the block first and then immediately look to see if the touch from the incoming has occurred. The slight lag is a benefit to the swimmers.

It is a good idea to watch the field coming in so you know which lanes are likely to hit first to be ready to observe the take offs.

Peer Evaluations

Section VIII not providing rating from coaches anymore

For years we have complained about the quality of the coach's ratings of us. So Section VIII has eliminated the ratings of officials by the coaches.

We still need rankings for our priority meet selection, to provide assistance to officials that need remedial help, and for post season assignments.

Christian Siefert and the Quality Committee are developing a process for each of us to evaluate our partners after each meet that we work with them. In the next few week we will roll that out and put it to use during this season.

ANNUAL FOOTBALL POOL

Vice President Nelson Gonzalez will run this year's Super Bowl pool.

We split the proceeds between the pool winners and our annual LISOA Budget. $1,000 of our budget goes to our annual athlete-award scholarship.

Each of the 100 pool boxes are $20.00. Our prizes are: $500.00 for the final score, $125.00 for first and third quarter score and and $250.00 for the halftime score.

LISOA Calendar

Nominating Meeting - Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - LIE Welcome Center - 7:30 p.m.



Annual Meeting - Wednesday January 18, 2023 



Recognition Dinner Banquet Meeting - March 2023 

Things Every Diving Judge Should Know...

During the diving competition, the diving referee should:

·        Request quiet from spectators and competitor. This applies to all meets unless swimming and diving are being conducted simultaneously.

·        Require the announcer to announce the order of divers followed by the first dive.

·        Keep a record of all failed dives, in order to know when a diver has failed two dives and is disqualified. If there is a disqualification, immediately notify the diver and the coach and provide reasoning.

·        Determine disqualifications as per the NFHS rules and notify the competitor and/or the coach immediately.

·        Determine and announce failed dives, including declared false starts (choosing not to participate in the diving event), as per the NFHS rules (Rules 9-6-2 and 3-2-3).

·        Allow divers to withdraw from the competition and treat this the same as a declared false start taken by swimmers.

·        Deduct two points from each judge’s award for a violation of the forward approach or a balk as per the NFHS rules.

·        A violation of the forward approach occurs when the diver does less than the required three steps.

Note 1: A violation of the forward approach occurs when the diver does less than the required three steps or does not go from one foot to two feet in the hurdle.

Note 2: A forward standing takeoff is considered a violation of the forward approach.

·        A balk is declared if in the referee’s opinion, after a diver assumes the starting position for a forward approach, forward standing take-off, or back take-off the diver makes an obvious attempt to start the approach or press and stops the continuous execution of the dive. The balk is declared before the dive is scored.

·        Declare an unsatisfactory dive when:

o  The dive is clearly done in a position other than what is written on the scoresheet;

o  The diver hits the board;

o  The diver does not attempt to come out of a tuck or pike position;

o  The diver does not attempt to come out of a twist;

o  The diver does not hold the straight position until the body is horizontal to the water on any flying one somersault dives or does not hold the straight position until the body is perpendicular to the water on any flying one and one-half somersault dives;

o  The diver does not declare a forward standing takeoff.

·        Not invoke a penalty unless the diving referee is absolutely certain it is warranted. The diving referee may confer with another judge only regarding the determination of an unsatisfactory or failed dive.

REMINDERS

• Conduct a captains/coaches meeting at the beginning of each Varsity and Modified swimming and diving meet - please follow the agenda
• Make sure15-meters are marked on the pool deck - with cones if not otherwise
• You are required to read the updated NYS Sportsmanship Card to each team, separately prior to every meet in Section VIII.
• Late start is later than 20 minutes after the scheduled starting time in both Section VIII and Section XI.
• Ask the visiting coach whether they want the even lanes or the odd lanes. 123/456 was only a one-year Covid option.
• FAX or email your extra compensation forms and late start forms within three days in Section VIII
• Keep your availability current.

LISOA ELECTIONS

In January we hold our Biannual leadership elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two director positions. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else please contact our Nominating Committee:

Laurette Tekverk, Peter Hugo, and Alyson Lamonte. The nominating meeting is January 4 and the Annual Meeting/Elections are January 18.

SITUATIONS AND RULINGS

RULE 8

8.1.2 SITUATION A: For the backstroke start, the swimmer in lane 1 moves one foot out of the water and curls the toes over the gutter after the starting device is activated, but before leaving the wall. The swimmer is disqualified after the race. RULING: Correct procedure. COMMENT: The starter’s responsibilities is to ensure a fair start for all swimmers. Once the starting signal has been given the violation becomes a stroke violation, not a false start/infraction. (8-1-1, 8-2-1c)

8.1.2 SITUATION B: In backstroke, a swimmer assumes a starting position: (a) with one foot in the water and one foot against the wall, but out of the water; (b) with toes curled over the gutter, but out of the water; (c) both feet placed on the pad/wall, with both feet and toes under the surface. RULING: (a) and (c) Correct procedure and (b) incorrect procedure. COMMENT: In (b), the starter shall direct all swimmers to “stand up” and remind them of the legal starting position. (8-1-6)

8.1.3 SITUATION A: In a championship meet, swimmer A fails to show up for his event. The other swimmers are on the blocks and Swimmer B false starts. Swimmer A appears with his entry card (if not computerized) at the end of the heat assuming the race will be re-swum and that he may now enter. The referee applies Rules 8-1-3 and 4 and swimmer B is disqualified from the event and swimmer A is disqualified from further competition as defined in the penalty. RULING: Correct procedure. 1-4-3a,3-2-3 Penalty, 8-1-3a, 8-1-3d, 8-1-3 Penalty)

8.1.3 SITUATION B: In a championship meet, an infraction/false start is called by the starter but not confirmed by the referee. No infraction/false start is charged. RULING: Correct procedure. COMMENT: In championship meets, dual confirmation by the starter and the referee is required. (8-1-3c & d)

8.1.4 SITUATION: At the starting signal, the referee observes Lane 7 is moving, but also determines that his/her movement is a result of one of the timers in Lane 7 sneezing. RULING: The referee should activate a recall device and recall the heat. The swimmer in Lane 7 should not be charged with a false start. COMMENT: If neither the referee nor starter is able to recall the heat the swimmer in Lane 7 should not be charged with a false start and the results of the heat should be recorded as official. (8-1-4)

8.1.5 SITUATION A: A competitor dives in the water when the starter says "Stand up". RULING: If, in the referee's opinion, the command "Stand up" caused the competitor to leave his mark, no false start shall be charged. (4-2-2d)

8.1.5 SITUTIATION B: The swimmers are on the blocks ready for the start command. Something occurs which causes the referee or starter to ask the swimmers to “Stand up”. Swimmer A steps down off the block. The referee warns the swimmer to return to the block because the swimmer is not permitted to step off the block. RULING: Correct Procedure COMMENT: In Rule 8-1-5, athletes are asked to remain on the blocks because of risk minimization reasons. There is no penalty for this violation unless it is repeated, then it would come under the conduct penalty.

Section VIII RefView

Use your email address and PIN number to log in to your RefView. This view will let you update your personal information, get your schedule, sign contracts, and set your availability. PLEASE UPDATE AND MAINTAIN YOUR AVAILABILITY (DAYS THAT YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE).

If you have questions, contact Geoff Tripp or Cathy Smith or email: support@rschooltoday.com / phone: 952-960-4999.

Boys Swimming and Diving Championships

March 3rd - 4th, 2023 

Ithaca College