During the Waterpark Skills Timed Event, is swimming goggles allowed for the initial 20-yard swim?

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During the Waterpark Skills Timed Event, is swimming goggles allowed for the initial 20-yard swim?

The situation tests performing a timed 20-yard swim under standardized conditions in a waterpark setting. Goggles are not allowed because the evaluator needs to ensure everyone is measured under the same conditions and to minimize safety risks. Goggles can fog, slip, or come off, which can impair vision or cause a distraction or injury in a busy water environment. By requiring no eyewear for this portion, you demonstrate propulsion and breathing technique without any external aid, and avoid gear snagging on slides, rails, or other swimmers.

The situation tests performing a timed 20-yard swim under standardized conditions in a waterpark setting. Goggles are not allowed because the evaluator needs to ensure everyone is measured under the same conditions and to minimize safety risks. Goggles can fog, slip, or come off, which can impair vision or cause a distraction or injury in a busy water environment. By requiring no eyewear for this portion, you demonstrate propulsion and breathing technique without any external aid, and avoid gear snagging on slides, rails, or other swimmers.

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