©Copyright 2008 -2012 Ontario Swimming Officials' Association Early Takeover Recall: Reaction time is the difference between the start signal or wall touch and when the swimmer leaves the block Negative reaction time: early departure Positive reaction time: acceptable departure If the negative reaction time exceeds the threshold, the swim is disqualified Omega: 0.03 Seiko: 0.00 (no threshold for error) 24
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