Disqualification codes

The SportsSystems SQ codes are more complex than the other disqualification codes; in addition 

to encoding the infraction they will also tell us on which length the infraction occurred and details 

of any appeal. 

The code is made up of three parts: 

Disqualification Reason 

 This can be one of T (Turn), FI (Finish), S (Stroke), ST (Start), O (Takeover), FO (Fouling), L 

(Wrong Lane), M (Misconduct) or E (Equipment). 

 Reason S has variants SA, SH and SL for faults in arms, head and legs respectively. 

 Reason O has variant OM for an error in stroke change. 

Appeal Status 

 This is usually blank, but may be A for appeal made and X for appeal disallowed. 

Length Code 

 This is the number of the length on which the infraction occurred, followed by "L". 

 In theory code "1L" should be used where the length is not known, but the length code is 

often omitted.