Usa swimming is the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the united states. In order to be green, we have produced the rulebook in digital format only. Usa swimming asks usopc to advocate for postponing tokyo olympics. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided by jay thomas, anneliese eggert, mickey smythe, julie bare and gloria schuldt. Having it on my a droid phone allows my to verbally give a search word and i can quickly reference what i am looking for.
The 2018 rules and regulations is an official publication of usa swimming, the national governing body for swimming in the u. I really like the nfl swimming at diving rule book app. An engineer by trade, she can take somethingtangible or notapart and put it back together before most people have gured out what it is. Usa swimming seeks to inspire and enable others to achieve success both in the sport of swimming and in life. Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules committee. 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, or in the water. The gaithersburggermantown swim league offers competitive swimming through 8 community teams in upper montgomery county, maryland. 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. We are a 400,000member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through teams, events and education.
News about swimming, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Shop the official online store for usa swimming at swimoulet. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. Usa swimming is the national governing body for swimming in the u. 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. They promote the sport and culture of swimming by offering clubs, events, and education to athletes and coaches. Some other race check if you would like to learn more about usa swimmings community mental retardation, severe w. Read the full list of rule changes for swimming and masters below. This much easier and faster than searching through a paper rule book. Usa swimming rulebook the first meet of the 2020 season is only 63 days away. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition published by u.
Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1. To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended their antidoping rules. Usa swimming releases clarifications on the use of tape. As always, we welcome your ideas and input on how to improve the usa diving rulebook. Masters swimming rule book a rule book dedication nna lea matysek is curious about how everything works. Conduct rule 3 was reorganized to provide consistency and clarity for penalties associated with various competitor andor meet personnel conduct. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. Keep this portable, current rulebook close by as you watch the usa swim team compete and youll know whats going on every step of the way. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. Coupled with the enthusiasm and patience possessed by all great teachers. Covid19 guidance for swimming pools while governor kemps current executive order is in place, cdph will follow the state environmental health offices recommendation that swimming pools not be allowed to open until the order is lifted. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sports of swimming and diving for the youth of our nation.
Through the rules change process these items were not noticed. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Masters swimming 1751 mound street, suite 201 sarasota, fl 34236 telephone. Jul 21, 2017 fina announces rule changes for swimming, adjustment to lochte rule. Stroke after the start and after each turn when the swimmer leaves the wall, the body shall be kept on the breast. Pool rules 2019 new hope camp and conference center, inc. Swimming 2017 2021 valid as of 21 september 2017 version 08. Sandy searcy nfhs director of sports swimming and diving and water polo rules editornational interpreter. 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. Sep 24, 2009 usa swimming s clarification of new swimsuit rules we have heard your concerns and confusion over the amendments to rule 102.
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. Rules change clarification for diving degree of difficulty. 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. Features rules and regulations that will be in effect for this year. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Fina announces rule changes for swimming, adjustment to. Usa swimming releases clarification of new swimsuit rules.
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