Aquatic Masters Swimming Etiquette  1. Call for Help  If you
have a medical emergency while swimming, BE DRAMATIC; get
noticed. If you see someone who might need help (e.g., stopped
in the middle of the pool, coughing badly) verify there is/is
not a problem – don’t assume everything is okay.   2. Swim in
the Correct Lane  Select a lane which is the right pace for you.
Repeatedly getting caught or repeatedly catching swimmers means
you need to try a slower or faster lane.   3. Five Seconds Rule
Give the swimmer ahead of you five seconds before you push off
the wall at the beginning of a swim.   4. Circle Swim Counter-
Clockwise  Swim on the right side of the lane; don’t swim down
the middle (be extra careful doing backstroke). If there are
only two of you in a lane, you may agree to split the lane until
another swimmer joins you.   5. Stopping/Resting  Stop/rest at
the extreme right side of the wall (as you face the wall); the
left side is for turns. If you can’t complete a swim, move to
the extreme right side