British Nipper Lifesaving Pool Championships 2012 Board Relay Rules
The Board Relay has been introduced into the programme for the British Nipper Pool Championships 2012 at Cardiff International Pool on the 21st April.
Please see below for the rules of this event.
I. There are four people in a team.
II. The start will be in the water with one hand on the board and one hand holding onto the side of the pool.
III. On the start signal the First Paddler will mount the board and paddle the required distance. (The competitor is only permitted to paddle in the prone position for safety).
IV. The Second Paddler is in the water with one hand in contact with the side of the pool.
V. The Second Paddler must maintain contact with the edge of the pool until the First Paddler reaches them. The First Paddler is not obliged to touch the turn edge of the pool, as the Second Paddler can touch the board / paddler, but must still have one hand touching the wall.
VI. First Paddler dismounts the board and the Second Paddler mounts the board and paddle the required distance.
VII. The changeover must be completed within the 5m line.
VIII. The Third Paddler is in the water with one hand in contact with the side of the pool.
IX. The Third Paddler must maintain contact with the edge of the pool until the Second Paddler reaches them. The Second Paddler is not obliged to touch the turn edge of the pool, as the Third Paddler can touch the board / paddler, but must still have one hand touching the wall.
X. Second Paddler dismounts the board and the Third Paddler mounts the board and paddle the required distance.
XI. The changeover must be completed within the 5m line.
XII. The Fourth Paddler is in the water with one hand in contact with the side of the pool.xiii. The Fourth Paddler must maintain contact with the edge of the pool until the Third Paddler reaches them. The Third Paddler is not obliged to touch the turn edge of the pool, as the Fourth Paddler can touch the board / paddler, but must still have one hand touching the wall.
XIV. Third Paddler dismounts the board and the Fourth Paddler mounts the board and paddle the required distance.
XV. The changeover must be completed within the 5m line
XVI. The finish is when the board, with the paddler in contact with it, touches the edge of the pool.
Entry packs will be available in February, if you would like any more information please email Emma Phillips Event Co-ordinator ephillips@slsgb.org.uk