For fixed platform starts, the Starter shall give the command, “Take your mark s,” at which time the swimmers will assume a starting position with at least one foot at the front of the starting platform. swimmer released from “Take Your Mark s” command)ħ01.2.2B (pp 111) – In all starts, the start signal shall be both audible and visible.

swimmer released from “Take Your Mark s” command)ġ05.3 Figure 2 D (pp 57) – Arm moves to shoulder level - signal to “take your mark s”ġ05.3 Figure 2 F (pp 57) – Arm raised overhead with palm up (at any time after D. When all swimmers are stationary, the Starter shall give the starting signal.ġ01.1.2D (pp 22) – When a swimmer does not respond promptly to the command 'take your mark s,' the Starter shall immediately release all swimmers with the command 'stand up' upon which the swimmers may stand up or step off the blocks.ġ05.3 Figure 1 C (pp 57) – Arm moves to shoulder level - signal to 'take your mark s'ġ05.3 Figure 1 E (pp 57) – Arm raised overhead with palm up (at any time after C. Swimmers starting in the water must have at least one hand in contact with the wall or starting platform. Multiple USA Swimming Rules – To comply with World Aquatics SW4ġ01.1.2C (pp 21) – On the Starter’s command “take your mark s,” the swimmers shall immediately assume their starting position, in the forward start, with at least one foot at the front of the starting platform or the deck.