Figure Descriptions
The following description and images are provided as examples of the approved figures for swimmers of specific tiers.
These descriptions and images are provided only for information. They are in not in any way meant to be a precise description of a figure and do not in any way act as a substitute for the knowledge and experience provided by our excellent coaching team.
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Compulsory Group
Split Position
Legs evenly split forward and back with the feet and thighs at the surface. Lower back arched with hips, shoulders and head on a vertical line.
310 Somersault Back Tuck (1.1)
From a Back Layout Position the knees and toes are drawn along the surface to assume a Tuck Position. With continuous motion the tuck becomes more compact as the body somersaults backwards around a lateral axis for one complete revolution. A Back Layout is resumed.
Optional Group 1:
320 Somersault Front Pike (1.7)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. As the trunk moves downward to assume the Front Pike Position, the buttocks, legs and feet travel along the surface of the water until the hips occupy the position of the head at the beginning of this action. Maintaining this position the body somersaults forward around a lateral axis so that the hips replace the head at one quarter point to assume a Submerge Ballet Double Position. The buttocks, legs and feet travel downward until the hips replace the head a each quarter point of revolution until the head and buttocks return to the surface. As the legs move upward to assume a Front Layout Position the head, back and buttocks travel along the surface until the hips occupy the same position as the head at the beginning of this action.
Eggbeater stationary turning 360 degrees
Establish body position vertical from the head to the hips with arms extended along the surface. Using alternate rotating kick, perform eggbeater facing front for two seconds; execute a quarter turn; perform eggbeater for two seconds; execute a quarter turn in the same direction; perform eggbeater for two seconds; execute a quarter turn in the same direction; perform eggbeater for two seconds execute a quarter turn in the same direction to return to the original position. Water level should be constant with shoulders at or above the water surface throughout.
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Optional Group 2:
303 Somersault Back Pike (1.5)
From a Back Layout Position with the body remaining parallel and close to the surface, the legs are lifted rapidly to assume a Back Pike Position. Without a pause the body somersaults backwards around a lateral axis until the feet and head simultaneously reach the surface. A Back Layout Position is resumed.
Sailboat Alternate
Begin in a Back Layout Position. One leg remains at the surface throughout. The foot of the other leg is drawn along the inside of the extended leg to assume a Bent Knee Position. The toe moves along the inside of the extended leg until a back Layout Position is resumed. Repeat with the other leg.
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Compulsory
101 Single Ballet Leg (1.6)
Begin in Back Layout Position. One leg remains at the surface throughout. The foot of the other leg is drawn along the inside of the extended leg to assume a Bent Knee Position. The knee is straightened without movement of the thigh to assume the Ballet Leg Position. The knee is bent without movement of the thigh to a Bent Knee Position. the toe moves along the inside of the extended leg until a Back Layout Position is assumed.
302 Blossom (1.4)
From a Back Layout Position the trunk is lowered as the hips are bent to assume a Submerged Ballet Leg Double Position. The feet separate along the surface as the hips rise and the body assumes a Split Position. The legs join to assume a Vertical Position at the ankle height. A Vertical Descent is executed.
Optional Group 1:
303 Somersault Back Pike (1.5)
From a Back Layout Position with the body remaining parallel and close to the surface, the legs are lifted rapidly to assume a Back Pike Position. Without a pause the body somersaults backwards around a lateral axis until the feet and head simultaneously reach the surface. A Back Layout Position is resumed.
344 Neptunus (1.8)
From a Front Layout Position a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is lifted to Crane Position. The horizontal leg is bent to assume a Bent Knee Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed as the bent knee straightens to meet the vertical leg as the ankles submerge.
Optional Group 2:
320 Somersault Front Pike (1.7)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. As the trunk moves downward to assume the Front Pike Position, the buttocks, legs and feet travel along the surface of the water until the hips occupy the position of the head at the beginning of this action. Maintaining this position the body somersaults forward around a lateral axis so that the hips replace the head at one quarter point to assume a Submerge Ballet Double Position. The buttocks, legs and feet travel downward until the hips replace the head a each quarter point of revolution until the head and buttocks return to the surface. As the legs move upward to assume a Front Layout Position the head, back and buttocks travel along the surface until the hips occupy the same position as the head at the beginning of this action.
315 Kipnus (1.8)
From a Back Layout Position a partial Somersault Back Tuck is executed to an Inverted Tuck Position. The trunk unrolls as one leg is straightened to assume a Bent Knee Vertical Position midway between the former vertical line through the hips and the former vertical line through the shins. A Vertical Descent is executed in the Bent Knee Vertical Position.
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Compulsory:
Bent Knee Vertical Join to Vertical Descent
Assume a Bent Knee Vertical Position. The bent knee is extended to assume a Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
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360 Walkover Front (2.1)
From a Front Layout Position a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to Split Position. The front leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to meet the opposite leg in a Surface Arch Position and, with continuous movement, the hips, chest and face surface sequentially at the same point with foot first movement to a Back Layout Position until the head occupies the position of the hips at the beginning of the action.
Optional Group 1:
321 Somersub (2.0)
From a Front Layout Position a partial Somersault Front Pike is executed to Submerged Ballet Leg Double Position. On leg is lowered to Submerged Ballet Leg Position. Maintaining this position, the body rises vertically to a Surface Ballet Leg Position. The ballet leg is lowered.
344 Neptunus (1.8)
From a Front Layout Position a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is lifted to Crane Position. The horizontal leg is bent to assume a Bent Knee Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed as the bent knee straightens to meet the vertical leg as the ankles submerge.
423 Ariana (2.2)
A Walkover Back is executed to a Split Position.
(Start in Back Layout Position. With the head leading, a dolphin is initiated. The hips and feet continue to move along the surface as the back is arched more to assume a Surface Arch Position. One leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc overt the surface to assume a Split Position.)
Maintaining the relative position of the legs to the surface, the hips rotate 180 degrees. A Walkout Front is executed.
(The front leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to meet the opposite leg in a Surface Arch Position and, with continuous movement, the hips, chest and face surface sequentially at the same point with foot first movement to a Back Layout Position until the head occupies the position of the hips at the beginning of the action.)
311 Kip (1.8)
From a Back Layout Position, a partial Somersault Back Tuck is executed until the shins are perpendicular to the surface. The trunk unrolls as the legs are straightened to assume a Vertical Position midway between the former vertical line through the head and shins. A Vertical Descent is executed.
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Compulsory:
423 Ariana (2.2)
A Walkover Back is executed to a Split Position.
(Start in Back Layout Position. With the head leading, a dolphin is initiated. The hips and feet continue to move along the surface as the back is arched more to assume a Surface Arch Position. One leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc overt the surface to assume a Split Position.)
Maintaining the relative position of the legs to the surface, the hips rotate 180 degrees. A Walkout Front is executed.
(The front leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to meet the opposite leg in a Surface Arch Position and, with continuous movement, the hips, chest and face surface sequentially at the same point with foot first movement to a Back Layout Position until the head occupies the position of the hips at the beginning of the action.)
306 Barracuda Bent Knee (2.0)
From a Back Layout Position, the legs are raised vertical as the body is submerged to a Back Pike Position with the toes just below the surface. A thrust is executed as the foot is drawn along the inside of the other extended leg to assume a Bent Knee Vertical Position. The vertical Descent is executed at the same tempo as the thrust.
Optional Group 1:
401 Swordfish (2.0)
From a Front Layout Position, a Bent Knee Position is assumed. The back arches more as the extended leg is lifted in a 180 ° arc over the surface to assume a Bent Knee Surface Arch Position. The bent knee is straightened and with continuous motion, an Arch to Back Layout is executed.
125 Eiffel Tower (2.7)
A Ballet Leg is assumed. Maintaining this position, the body rolls sideways towards the horizontal leg, carrying the ballet leg to the surface. The trunk moves downward, turning to assume a Front Pike Position as the ballet leg moves across the surface to meet the non-ballet leg. The non-ballet leg is lifted to a Crane Position. The ballet leg is lifted to a Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
Optional Group 2:
322 Subalina (2.3)
A Somersub is executed to a Submerged Ballet Leg Position. The body rises as a Catalina Rotation is executed to a Crane Position. The horizontal leg is lifted to Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
355d Porpoise Spin 180 (2.0)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. The legs are lifted to Vertical Position. A 180 degree spin is executed.
Optional Group 3:
342 Heron (2.1)
From a Front Layout Position a Somersault Front Pike is executed to a Submerged Ballet Leg Double Position. One leg is lowered to a bent knee position with the shin parallel to the surface and the mid calf opposite the vertical leg, as the trunk moves towards the leg. A thrust is executed to a Bent Knee Vertical Position, with the foot of the bent knee moving simultaneously to the inside of the vertical leg during the rise. A Vertical Descent is executed in a Bent Knee Vertical Position at the same tempo as the rest of the figure prior to the thrust.
140 Flamingo Bent Knee (2.4)
A Flamingo is executed to a surface Flamingo Position. With the ballet leg maintaining its vertical position, the hips are lifted as the trunk unrolls while the bent leg moves to a Bent Knee Vertical Position. The bent knee is extended to Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
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Compulsory:
140 Flamingo Bent Knee (2.4)
A Flamingo is executed to a surface Flamingo Position. With the ballet leg maintaining its vertical position, the hips are lifted as the trunk unrolls while the bent leg moves to a Bent Knee Vertical Position. The bent knee is extended to Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
420 Walkover Back (2.0)
Start in Back Layout Position. With the head leading, a dolphin is initiated. The hips and feet continue to move along the surface as the back is arched more to assume a Surface Arch Position. One leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to assume a Split Position. The back leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to meet the opposite leg in a Front Pike Position and with continuous movement the body straightened to a Front Layout Position. The head surfaces at the position of the hips at the beginning of this action.
Optional Group 1:
345 Catalina Reverse (2.1)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is raised to a Crane Position. A Reverse Catalina rotation is executed (the hips rotate as the trunk rises without lateral movement to assume a Surface Ballet Leg Position). The ballet leg is lowered.
240 Albatross (2.2)
With the head leading, a Dolphin is initiated until the hips are about to submerge. The hips, legs and feet continue to move along the surface, as the body rolls onto the face as it assumes a Front Pike Position. The legs are lifted simultaneously to a Bent Knee Vertical Position. A Half Twist is executed. A Vertical Descent is executed.
Optional Group 2:
348 Dalecarlia (2.4)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is lifted to Crane Position. Maintaining a 90 degree angle between the legs the horizontal leg moves to vertical as the vertical leg simultaneously continues its arc to the surface to assume a Knight Position. Without moving the legs the trunk straightens as it rises to a surface Ballet Leg Position. The ballet leg is lowered.
346 Side Fishtail Split (2.0)
From a Front Layout Position a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is lifted to vertical as the body rotates 90 degrees on its longitudinal axis to assume a Side Fishtail Position, and with continuous motion another 90 rotation is executed in the same direction as the vertical leg lowers to assume a Split Position. The legs are lifted to Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
Optional Group 3:
301 Barracuda (2.0)
From a Back Layout Position, the legs are raised to vertical as the body is submerged to a Back Pike Position with the toes just below the surface. A thrust is executed to Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed as the same tempo as the Thrust.
355d Porpoise Spin 180 (2.0)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. The legs are lifted to Vertical Position. A 180 spin is executed.
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Tier 6 13 - 15 age group FINA Figures
Compulsory:
346 Side Fishtail Split (2.0)
From a Front Layout Position a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is lifted to vertical as the body rotates 90 degrees on its longitudinal axis to assume a Side Fishtail Position, and with continuous motion another 90 rotation is executed in the same direction as the vertical leg lowers to assume a Split Position. The legs are lifted to Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
140 Flamingo Bent Knee (2.4)
A Flamingo is executed to a Surface Flamingo Position. With the ballet leg maintaining its vertical position, the hips are lifted as the trunk unrolls while the bent leg moves to a Bent Knee Vertical Position. The bent knee is extended to Vertical Position. A Vertical Descent is executed.
Optional Group 1:
345 Catalina Reverse (2.1)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. One leg is raised to a Crane Position. A Reverse Catalina rotation is executed (the hips rotate as the trunk rises without lateral movement to assume a Surface Ballet Leg Position). The ballet leg is lowered.
311d Kip Twirl (2.3)
From a Back Layout Position, a partial Somersault Back Tuck is executed until the shins are perpendicular to the surface. The trunk unrolls as the legs are straightened to assume a Vertical Position midway between the former vertical line through the head and shins. A Twirl is executed. A Vertical Descent is executed.
Optional Group 2:
306d Barracuda Bent Knee Spinning 180 (2.1)
From a Back Layout Position, the legs are raised to vertical as the body is submerged to a Back Pike Position with the toes just below the surface. A thrust is executed as the foot is drawn along the inside of the other extended leg to assume a Bent Knee Vertical Position. A 180 Spin is executed at the same tempo as the Thrust.
423 Ariana (2.2)
A Walkover Back is executed to a Split Position. (Start in Back Layout Position. With the head leading, a dolphin is initiated. The hips and feet continue to move along the surface as the back is arched more to assume a Surface Arch Position. One leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to assume a Split Position.) Maintaining the relative position of the legs to the surface, the hips rotate 180 degrees. A Walkout Front is executed. (The front leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to meet the opposite leg in a Surface Arch Position and, with continuous movement, the hips, chest and face surface sequentially at the same point with foot first movement to a Back Layout Position until the head occupies the position of the hips at the beginning of the action.)
Optional Group 3:
401 Swordfish (2.0)
From a Front Layout Position, a Bent Knee Position is assumed. The back arches as the extended leg is lifted in a 180 degree arc over the surface to assume a Bent Knee Surface Arch Position. The bent knee is straightened and with continuous motion an arch to Back Layout is executed.
355e Porpoise Spin 360 (2.1)
From a Front Layout Position, a Front Pike Position is assumed. The legs are lifted to Vertical Position. A 360 degree spin is executed.
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