Scotts Mill Sea Dragons

Freestyle

• You may NOT push off the bottom or the lane rope. 
• The start must be forward. 
• Your head must break the surface of the water before the 15 yard mark. 
• Any kick or stroke is legal.

Backstroke

• You may NOT touch the bottom or grab the lane rope. 
• The start must be backward, and toes cannot be over the lip or top of the wall. 
• The head must break the surface before the 15 meter mark. 
• You must stay on your back at all times. 
• Any stroke or kick is legal. 

Turns & Finishes

You may turn towards your stomach for the turn, provided you only make one arm pull to execute the turn in one continuous motion. 

Breaststroke

• You may NOT touch the bottom or pull on the lane rope. 
• You must remain on your breast the entire time. 
• Arms must move simultaneously, and cannot go beyond the hipline (except on the start or after each turn). 
• Legs must move simultaneously, and must be turned outward. 
• Scissor, alternating and butterfly kicks are not permitted. 
• Some part of the head must break the surface of the water on each arm stroke-leg stroke combination (except on the start of after each turn). 

Turns & Finishes

Turns & finishes require a two-handed touch.

Exceptions For Starts and Turns

• Arms may go past hipline for one stroke after starts & turns. 
• The head may remain underwater for one complete arm-leg stroke combination after starts & turns. 
• One single downward butterfly kick may be performed followed by a breaststroke kick while completely submerged on starts & turns.

Butterfly

• You may not touch the bottom or pull on the lane ropes. 
• You must remain on your breast the entire time. 
• The head must surface before the 15 meter mark. 
• Arm stroke must be simultaneous. 
• Leg movements must be simultaneous. 
• Alternating, breaststroke & scissor kicks are not permitted. 
• Some part of the arm (between the wrist & shoulder) must break the surface of the water on each stroke.

Turns & Finishes

Turns & finishes require a two-handed touch.

• You may make multiple leg kicks, but only one arm pull underwater at the start or turn.