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Quiz about Sport of Synchronized Swimming
Quiz about Sport of Synchronized Swimming

Sport of Synchronized Swimming Quiz


Imagine a sport that combines the flexibility of a gymnast, the co-ordination and agility of a diver, that endurance of a speed swimmer, the grace of a dancer, and the power of a figure skater. That is synchronized swimming!

A multiple-choice quiz by smiley_face12. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
113,685
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
403
Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (3/15), Guest 66 (3/15), Guest 209 (7/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. The origin of synchronized swimming dates back to the Royal Life Saving Society's aquatic demonstration in 1929. In which city was this demonstration held? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Synchronized swimming was exhibited as a demonstration sport in the _____, Helsinki Olympics? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. At what Olympics was the sport given full medal status? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What does FINA stand for? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What kick do synchronized swimmers use to stay on the waters surface? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. According to most participants and coaches, what is probably the most essential piece of equipment in synchronized swimming? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. The figure portion of the competition 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? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What happens at a figure competition, if a swimmer makes a mistake? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. A spin was originally called a twist?


Question 10 of 15
10. Which of the following is not a figure? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Kip is learned in Star 7?


Question 12 of 15
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? Hint


Question 13 of 15
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. Hint


Question 14 of 15
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)
Question 15 of 15
15. Who is in charge at a synchronized swimming meet? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The origin of synchronized swimming dates back to the Royal Life Saving Society's aquatic demonstration in 1929. In which city was this demonstration held?

Answer: Montreal

The Royal Life Saving Society held an aquatic demonstration in Montreal, Canada of "ornamental" or "scientific" swimming. This performance was so enthusiastically received that within a year, Quebec was running its own provincial competitions.
2. Synchronized swimming was exhibited as a demonstration sport in the _____, Helsinki Olympics?

Answer: 1952

Due to the sports increase in popularity, it was displayed as a demonstration sport in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics but was not yet given full medal status.
3. At what Olympics was the sport given full medal status?

Answer: Los Angeles, 1984

Synchronized swimming was given full medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
4. What does FINA stand for?

Answer: Fédération Internationale de Natation

FINA, the Fédération Internationale de Natation (which is French) took over the sports responsibilities and crowned the three main events free routine, technical routine and figures. The judging would be similar to figure skating and gymnastics. FINA looks after all aquatic sports that are competed internationaly.
5. What kick do synchronized swimmers use to stay on the waters surface?

Answer: Eggbeater

Eggbeater - the continuous movement in which the legs rotate in opposite directions - keeps swimmers on the waters surface and enables them to preform arm sequences at presentable heights.
6. According to most participants and coaches, what is probably the most essential piece of equipment in synchronized swimming?

Answer: Nose Clip

The nose clip allows swimmers to perform leg movements and elements upside-down without getting water in their nose.
7. The figure portion of the competition 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?

Answer: Vertical height well above knee

To score a six, a swimmer would have to show the following; obvious positions, wavering transitions, uneven tempo, verticals below knee, lack of control in hard parts, and partial extension.
8. What happens at a figure competition, if a swimmer makes a mistake?

Answer: A 2 point penalty is given and the figure is re-swum

For an error in a figure or for incompleting it, the swimmer receives a 2 point penalty and then re-swims the figure. If the same or another mistake is made however, the swimmer receives a zero.
9. A spin was originally called a twist?

Answer: false

A spin was originally called a barber pole. It involves a rotation with changes in height; a twist is a rotation with no change in height.
10. Which of the following is not a figure?

Answer: Crane

Although crane is used in synchronized swimming, it is a position and not a figure.
11. Kip is learned in Star 7?

Answer: True

The Star program ranges from Star 1 to 10, along with Superstars 1 through 7, and then Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
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?

Answer: 60%, 40%

Technical merit (60%) involves execution, synchronization and degree of difficulty. Artistic impression (40%), involves choreography, interpretation of music, and manner of presentation. The final routine score and final figure score are combined, to create the championship and total score.
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.

Answer: 0.5

The standard number for the team competition is 8 to 10 people. Just 4 people can compete however, but that results in a 0.5 point penalty for every missing person, which would be 4. If 8 to 10 people swim, no penalty is given.
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: 2

Even if one swimmer's foot accidentally touches the bottom of the pool, a 2 point penalty is issued. Due to this rule, swimmers are forced to develop their eggbeater skills.
15. Who is in charge at a synchronized swimming meet?

Answer: Head Referee

The Head Referee runs the meet, and enforces FINA rules.
Source: Author smiley_face12

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