Welcome to splash zone, the homepage for nfhs swimming and diving and water polo officials information. Stroke after the start and after each turn when the swimmer leaves the wall, the body shall be kept on the breast. S swimming 2015 2017 version 07 september 2015 3 w 2. Parents, protocol in macomb county for swim teams means home meets supply snacks at the end of a meet for each of the teams. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the. In addition, the rule pertaining to language regarding the prohibition of an officials tobacco use at the competition site was moved from rule 36 to rule 418. Usa swimming changes their timing rule as of may 1st, 2016. This rule change is designed to reward swimmers who compete in the ultralong gss races. Click here and view the 2019 comments on the rules. Usa swimming rulebook the first meet of the 2020 season is only 44 days away. It applies to all usa swimming age group competitions, open or closed, except for championship meets. About rules and regulations current swim year usa swimming rule book.
We recommend reading through the simplified guide to swimming rules and regulations first. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. According to swims, smith was born on february 21, 1953, and is currently 61 years old. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the national office for. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. The rule is effective for the 201718 academic year.
Michael phelps had the best 100 fly swim of his 10s career at the. The gaithersburggermantown swim league offers competitive swimming through 8 community teams in upper montgomery county, maryland. In addition, the ohsaa is providing rules books for coaches this year in. Usa swimming seeks to inspire and enable others to achieve success both in the sport of swimming and in life.
Each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules by a screened background lap counting rule 231. The rule was updated to comply with current industry. The only one suit allowed rule is for swimmers, not intended for divers. Here is a printable pdf version of the rules maine state ymca swim league rules 20192020. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The ncaa playing rules oversight panel approved a proposal allowing ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving teams to follow the international swimming federation technical rules. No sculling after first arm stroke at start or turn. If two of the three valid button or watch times agree, that shall be the time for that timing system. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided by clark hammond, anneliese eggert, mickey. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Fina swimming rules and regulations pdf 2020 download. The intent of the 4 hour rule is pretty much as stated in our rulebook. Coupled with the enthusiasm and patience possessed by all great teachers. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
Tie back suits are considered illegal equipment given the use of a fastening system. Usa swimming rule differences as interpreted by cliff reyda updated july 7, 2014 stroke and turn backstroke turn. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. A competitor has legally completed the race once heshe touches the touchpad or the finish end. Conduct rule 3 was reorganized to provide consistency and clarity for penalties associated with various competitor andor meet personnel conduct. Rule 822h the breaststroke finish requires completion of the required. Can turn over at flags and glidekick, but no extra strokes.
The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Pools that have olympic markings may also serve the needs of high school students provided measurements are legal under rule 242. Photographers should be limited to areas adjacent to the starting area. Usa swimming rules for the start the start a at the commencement of each heat, the referee shall signal to the swimmers by a short series of whistles to remove all clothing except for swimwear, followed by a long whistle indicating that they should take and maintain their positions on the starting platform, the deck. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to swimming rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Usa swimming 2016 rulebook gaithersburggermantown swim league. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Usa swimmings clarification of new swimsuit rules we have heard your concerns and confusion over the amendments to rule 102. Reviewed in the united states on september 16, 2016. This much easier and faster than searching through a paper rule book. Usa swimming releases clarifications on the use of tape on june th, 2016, jay thomas, chair of the rules and regulations committee of usa swimming, sent out some further clarifications on usa. Usa swimming will officially adopt the fina rule change modifying the lochte rule sept.
Usa swimming 2016 rule book download and save a pdf copy. Rule change finishes 817, 821g, 822h, 823g, 824e rule 821g the backstroke finish requires completion of the required distance and contact with the touchpad or finish end by any part of the swimmer with some part of the body at or above the surface. Masters swimming rule book a rule book dedication nna lea matysek is curious about how everything works. Usa swimming is the national governing body for swimming in the u. The ggsl follows the technical rules of usa swimming. Reviewed in the united states on november 29, 2016. Makes lap counting permissible, but not required lap counters rule 232. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. Swimmers will not be asked to swim an event they are not physically ready for. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 201617 rules book. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit splash zone frequently for new and valuable information. An engineer by trade, she can take somethingtangible or notapart and put it back together before most people have gured out what it is. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2.
The backstroke ledge is not allowed in high school competition. Usa swimming 2016 rulebook gaithersburggermantown swim. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. Nfhs rules changes rule 331, 332, 332 penalties, 333, 334 penalties. Rule 33 was reorganized to identify penalty protocol for specific uniform violations. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. When a malfunction is confirmed on a lane, the time shall be determined as follows. New mexico swimming steps to become a usa swimming official revised 817 2014 2016. Usa swimming releases clarification of new swimsuit rules. Many of these races have a much smaller field and therefore someone coming 5th completing a 20km swim might get the same amount of points as someone coming 200th in a 1km swim. Dolphin kick can be any time before the breast kick, even before hands separate. They promote the sport and culture of swimming by offering clubs, events, and education to athletes and coaches.
New usa swimming timing malfunction rules take effect. Jun 22, 2016 ia swimmer riley lopez featured on usaswimming website. If you have questions regarding registration with usa swimming, or questions regarding any aspect of your membership with usa swimming, please contact the north texas swimming membership and registration chair karen rourke at 8174212151 registration and membership forms. Usa swimming releases clarifications on the use of tape. Smith received a proper notice of hearing pursuant to rule 407. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 2016 17 rules book. Sep 24, 2009 usa swimmings clarification of new swimsuit rules we have heard your concerns and confusion over the amendments to rule 102. According to swims, anna strzempko began swimming for smith and was approximately 14 years old during 2008. Makes it permissible to station lap counters at the. During the 20142015 season, there were no ejections for unsporting conduct very.
The signal may be repeated after the turn until the swimmer has reached the five 5 metres mark on the lane rope. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. They may be asked to swim an event they dont like for the sake of the team. Upcoming flag football advisory committee meeting to be conducted via zoom. It is a tradition, and the swimmers greatly appreciate it. Ncaa publications ncaa mens and womens swimming and. National federation of state high school associations. Masters swimming rules are not printed in this book. Support usa swimming in official style with this mini rulebook. 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.
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