SOMT Swimming Coach Certification Quiz

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Note: There may be additional rule changes for SSG 2023 that are not reflected on this quiz.
This quiz must be completed every 3 years by all coaches wishing to be certified in this sport.

Email *

Name *

Which team do you coach for? *

Are swim caps and goggles permitted for use? *

Yes

What is the rule for flotation devices, which may be used in flotation and assisted events? *

There is no rule

Only inflatable arm floats are allowed to be used

For flotation events, each athlete is responsible for his/her own flotation device. The device must be of the body wraparound type such that if the athlete were to not be able to hold onto the device, the device would still support the athlete with his/her face out of the water. (Flotation devices such as inner tubes or floats that wrap around the arms are not acceptable for use at any time).

Are assisted devices that aid in flotation or speed allowed in traditional races? *

Yes

No, but flotation devices are allowed in flotation and assisted events

In what events is STANDING TO REST on the bottom permissible? *

Floatation events

Assisted events

15M unassisted event

All of the above

Will athletes be disqualified for walking or jumping on the bottom of the pool, while in a race (except for walking in a walking race)? *

Yes

What should coaches teach athletes to do if they feel "panicky" or "exhausted" when in the pool? *

Tread water as long as they can

Reach for a lane line

Hold their breath and float under the water

Swim as fast as they can to the end of the pool

What starting styles are competitors allowed to use? *

Dive-in off a starting block

Dive-in from standing

Dive-in from kneeling

In the pool and touching the wall

All of the above

During a competition start, athletes with hearing or sight impairments may receive the following accommodations: *

A hand signal or touch/tap from a designated official

A gentle push into the pool from a designated official

A hand signal and the starting whistle or horn can be sounded directly behind the athlete so he or she can hear it better

Which score is used to division athletes at state level events, and therefore should be submitted with registration? *

Their slowest score

Their average time for 100 laps

Their personal best time

Each unified relay team must include how many athletes and unified teammates? *

5 athletes and 5 unified teammates

1 athlete and 4 unified teammates

2 athletes and 2 unified teammates

Must unified relay teams race in a specific order, or are they free to choose whichever order best suits the team? *

Free to choose

Must go athlete, unified teammate, unified teammate, athlete

Athletes are not allowed to go first or last

During butterfly and breast stroke competitions, athletes must touch the wall with both hands to finish (eligible to be altered to one hand during the day-of competition). *

True

False

To prevent athletes from bumping their heads during backstroke finishes, coaches can ask athletes to practice: *

A kicking approach, where one arm is by the side of the body and one arm is extended above the head

Counting the number of strokes it takes to arrive at the wall after passing the backstroke flags

Both of the above answers are correct

Are athletes required to have bib numbers written on their upper arms with permanent marker? *

Yes

Does the "Summer Games Information Packet," available on the Summer Games web page, have the exact day-of competition order of events listed in it? *

Yes

What is the rule for required number of certified lifeguards at a practice? *

Enough certified lifeguards to provide a minimum ratio of guards to swimmers of 1 per 25

No lifeguards needed for practice

Enough certified lifeguards to provide a minimum ratio of guards to swimmers of 1 per 4

Which of the following statements are true in regards to filing a protest? *

Protestable subjects include- A misapplication of the rules, a clerical error, a mistake in the final results, or a failure to follow a meet procedure (such as disqualifying a late team before the 10 minute threshold).

Non-protestable subjects include- Any judgment decision pertaining to violations or alleged violations of the rules, A decision made by the official(s) that does not involve misapplication of a rule, or terms and conditions of competition, whether a start is fair or legal.

If a coach wishes to protest, the protest must first be approved by the venue director, who may accept or deny the request.

The protest must be filed within 30 minutes of the game in question's conclusion.

All of the above.

Where can coaching guides and other helpful sports resources be found? *

Nowhere. They don't exist.

On the Coaches Education page of the Special Olympics Montana website.

On the games specific pages of the Special Olympics Montana website.

On the Training, Health, and Fitness page of the Special Olympics Montana website.

B, C, and D

Are there resources for deaf and hard of hearing available on the SOMT Coach Education web page and at this link- https://www.somt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Signs-Apps-for-Sports-SOMT.pdf - that provide universal signs and helpful phone apps for sports practice and competition? *

Yes

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