Synchronized swimming

Synchronized swimming

Synchronized swimming is a sport combining elements of swimming, dance and gymnastics in which teams perform routines that are scored by a panel of judges on a scale of 1 to 10 based on several categories.

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Synchronized swimming

Nose clip

Sports; Synchronized swimming

This is a clip made of metal and covered with plastic and it prevents water from entering the sinuses when the swimmer is performing underwater movements.

Pattern

Sports; Synchronized swimming

The configurations the team makes in the water. The team should almost always be in a pattern ñ an identifiable shape held in position so the viewing audience knows immediately what it is.

Penalties

Sports; Synchronized swimming

Penalties include: a 2-point penalty for performing the wrong figure and then redoing the figure correctly. If the figure is done wrong a second time, no score is awarded. Another 2-point penalty is ...

Platform

Sports; Synchronized swimming

When swimmers, who are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool, group themselves together to support or hold one swimmer on top of the water and another swimmer who will be completely out of the ...

Propulsion technique

Sports; Synchronized swimming

The different ways a swimmer will use their arms and legs to propel them through the water.

Judges

Sports; Synchronized swimming

There are ten judges who sit on elevated chairs around the side of the pool. 5 of the judges will give out technical marks and 5 will give out marks for artistic performance. The judges are paired ...