What if a swimmer delays the start or ignores my instructions?

Q: What if a swimmer delays the start or ignores my instructions?

Under World Aquatics rules, if a swimmer delays the start, wilfully disobeys an order from the Starter, or commits any other misconduct at the start, the Starter reports it to the Referee, who may disqualify the swimmer. The Starter doesn't disqualify swimmers directly; the Starter reports any false start or other breach to the Referee.

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Under World Aquatics rules, if a swimmer delays the start, wilfully disobeys an order from the Starter, or commits any other misconduct at the start, the Starter reports it to the Referee, who may disqualify the swimmer.

The Starter doesn't disqualify swimmers directly; the Starter reports any false start or other breach to the Referee.