How do you get penalties in synchronized swimming?

Answer 1

There are quite a few ways to get penalties but the most common are:

-touching the bottom or sides of the pool

-not completing or incorrectly doing an element

-not having the right number of swimmers

-bathing suits or makeup that looks too much like a costume

-standing on the edge of the pool for too long while the music plays

-a routine that is shorter or longer than the time limit