Refer to paragraph 3 and 4 for general rule guidance regarding selected style. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided by jay thomas, anneliese eggert, mickey smythe. This rule goes into effect for the 20192020 activities year 20192020 kshsaa handbook rule 1019. The national governing body for the us, usa swimming. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. It is not permitted to roll onto the back at any time. Center for safesport necessitated changes to jurisdictions for matters involving violations of the code of conduct. Immediate changes to conform to fina and usa swimming rules fina approved amendments to the rules of competition on july 21, 2017 during the fina congress in budapest. We hope these forms will help you run your swim meets more efficiently. To provide that all usa swimming member clubs perform a preemployment screening procedure established by usa swimming. Masters swimming rules are not printed in this book. The 2018 rules and regulations is an official publication of usa swimming, the national. As with all competitive sports, team swimming in the us and internationally is governed by an extensive set of swim rules and regulations. Swimmer can turn over at flags and glidekick, but no extra strokes.
Usa swimming is the national governing body of swimming. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 201617 rules book. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. In order to be green, we have produced the rulebook in digital format only. This is an online version of the official rule book.
Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Usa swimming 120 day rule and rules pertaining to unattached swimmers. For observed swims, the rule was eased to permit observers to simply be in a position on. As always, we welcome your ideas and input on how to improve the usa diving rulebook. Zone voting structure has been revised in both the rule book and zone bylaws to ensure. Clarifies and consolidates terminology and reorganizes sections to reflect the order in which rules appear in the rules book. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. Each stroke has specific rules as to how swimmers may propel themselves through the water. The new york state public high school athletic association inc.
The usa swimming 2018 mini rulebook is portable and uptodate for 2018. Rule 1 has been reorganized to more accurately reflect and define meet specifications and organization. Ymca see pool depth comparison chart for ymca differences ncaa verbal preparatory commands optional kickglide is permitted after turning action. Usoc usada the 2017 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above. C larifies that a meet committee and meet director are only required for championship meets. Suit coverage per rule 33, students shall wear uniforms, including suit coverage, of decent appearance. National federation of state high school associations. There is currently no rule in the book for ties in championship meets, although this method is currently utilized in some instances and this would formalize the rule. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. Keep this conveniently sized guide close by as you watch the usa swim team compete. Usa swimming releases clarification of new swimsuit rules. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
Minimum age for an endurance swimmer is 20 years old, and oldest is 74. The entire ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules book has been designated as a conduct rule, meaning the rules contained in this book cannot be changed by mutual consent unless flexibility is indicated within the rule itself in previous books, some rules were designated administrative rules. Should if individuals or teams are be in violation of this rule, officials are encouraged to contact the head coach of the offending. A legal finish now requires the competitor to contact either the touchpad or the finish end according to the finish rules pertaining to the stroke being swum. Sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. Four strokes, or styles of swimming, are contested at swimming meets. Other meets are administered by the referee or other officials appropriate to the type of meet. Usa swimmings clarification of new swimsuit rules we have heard your concerns and confusion over the amendments to rule 102. Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules 201718 and 201819 download options click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Following an initial 30day grace period from the start of. Qualifying period is july 30, 2014, through the entry deadline. Usoc usada the 2019 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above.
Differences see specific rule book for exact wording fina. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition published by u. Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules 201718. Following completion of the first heat of the 200 im, with all swimmers out of the pool and the next heat waiting to be called to the starting platform, the coach of team a approaches the referee to complain that a swimmer from team b was wearing two suits during hisher participation in. Fina is the international governing body for swimming and diving.
The national federation of state high school associations nfhs, which is the governing body for most high school sports in the united states, has released the new rules book, and the biggest. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Body can be submerged on the last stroke at the finish no sculling permitted see backstroke section for differences during turn. Masters swimming 1751 mound street, suite 201 sarasota, fl 34236 telephone. Clarifies the recommendation for posting team scores through a meet. A competitor has legally completed the race once heshe touches the touchpad or the finish end. Swimmers race a variety of distances, ranging from 25 yards or meters to 1600 yards. What follows is a look at basic team swim rules set by the governing body for international swim competitions, or fina, which serve as a guide for national and local swim clubs.
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