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Level 2 classification for Ethan

Renate Terpstra
Hi all,
 
On Thursday June 20th, Ethan had his level 2 classification at the Vernon Recreation Centre.
 
Janet Dunn, International classifier from Victoria, flew from Victoria to classify Ethan.
 
It started with a bench test, followed with a water test.
Ethan had to show all his skills on the bench as well as in the water. 
 
Sport Class Designation
Status:Level 2
S8 Butterfly, Backstroke, Freestyle
SB7 Breaststroke
SM8    Individual Medley
 
Review date: 
R2026 
 
Rule Exceptions
A             Assistance Required (at the blocks, in and out of the pool)
3             Simultaneous intent to touch (breaststroke)
5             Simultaneous intent to touch (butterfly)
12          Leg drag or show intent to kick (Breaststroke). In breaststroke events (and medley legs) choose either no kick or show intent to perform a breaststroke kick that is clearly not a dolphin or flutter kick.
+             Butterfly kick is able to be performed (illegal in breaststroke)
J              Eligible for Jr Provincial Standards. In jurisdictions that use the Jr Provincial Standards for eligibility at their Regional/Territorial 
 
After the classification, Ethan got the good news from Swim BC that he was selected for BC Summer Games. 
 
Congratulations Ethan,
 
Coach Renate