Sport of Synchronized Swimming

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The origin of synchronized swimming dates back to the Royal Life Saving Society's aqautic demonstration in 1929. In which city was this demonstration held? Montreal Tokyo New York Moscow

2. Synchronized swimming was exhibited as a demonstration sport in the _____, Helsinki Olympics? 1948 1952 1942 1956

3. At what Olympics was the sport given full medal status? Montreal, 1976 Moscow, 1980 Los Angeles, 1984 Seoul, 1988

4. What does FINA stand for? Interational Federation of Swimming Internationale Vereinigung von Swimming Federación Internacional de Natación Fédération Internationale de Natation

5. What kick do synchronized swimmers use to stay on the waters surface? Bicycle Kick Whip Kick Flutter Kick Eggbeater

6. What is the most essential piece of equipement in synchronized swimming? Make-up Goggles Nose Clip Swim Cap

7. The figure portion of the competion involves each individual performing a group of four figures, before a panel of three to seven judges. In order to score a six, what would the swimmer not have to do? Obvious positions Vertical height well above knee Wavering transitions Uneven tempo

8. What happens at a figure competition, if a swimmer makes a mistake? The swimmer receives a zero A 2 point penalty is given A 2 point penalty is given and the figure is re-swum The figure is re-swum

9. A spin was originally called a twist? True False

10. Which of the following is not a figure? Crane Heron Dolphin Flamingo

11. Kip is learned in Star 7? True False

12. The routine portion of the competition is judged in two parts, technical merit and artistic impression. What is the percent of each, in the total routine score? 60%, 40% 70%, 30% 50%, 50% 80%, 20%

13. A routine can be swum in the form of solo, duet and team. When swimming team, a ___ point penalty is given for each missing person below 8. .10 no penalty .15 .5

14. In the routine competition, the swimmers are prohibited from touching the bottom of the pool. If one swimmer does touch the bottom, what is the amount of penalty given? Answer: (One Word or single digit)

15. Who is in charge at a synchronized swimming meet? Head Referee Head Official Head Judge Head Coach