The 2017 rules and regulations is an official publication of usa swimming, the national. Coupled with the enthusiasm and patience possessed by all great teachers. When changing from one stroke to another, the touch must conform to the finish rules for the stroke just completed. Date that all makeup games must be completed october 31 for girls. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence.
All children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by an adult 18 years. Rules that govern ymca competitive swimming effective september 1, 2012, this updated version of ymca of usa. Girls swimming season august 29, 2011november 22, 2011 1. Following is a summary of interpretations that have been issued. High school ncaa usms officiating virginia swimming. Rules and regulations for swimming updated for the 20112012 season. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. Usa swimmingvirginia swimmingcertified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. Please note where no reference is made to a rule the existing rule within the ipc swimming rules and regulations 20142017 is still valid. Breaststroke and butterfly separated hands interpretation oct 20. World record application form updated september 2015 memorandum interpretation of the rules sw 4.
Ncaa publications ncaa mens and womens swimming and. Appendixes fina open water swimming rules fina high diving rules fina masters rules incl. This change was approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its march 2224 meeting in indianapolis. Share new fina rules changes kick in wednesday, september 25th on linkedin on wednesday, september 25th, 20, a slate of new fina rules kick in. The rules are set forth for the protection and benefit of all who use the facility, assuring safe and sanitary operation. New fina rules changes kick in wednesday, september 25th. Fina constitution general rules fina code of ethics by laws code of conduct fina rules of conduct applicable to bidders fina swimming rules incl. Instruction for use of two referees download the appendix b. As previously reported, there has been a rules clarification for the freestyle turn in individual medley races that usa swimming will officially add to medley swimming rules on september 21, 2017. Protocols 2017 disqualification report dq log, 25 entries rules. Playing rules playing rules download the complete usawp playing rules new fina rules usawp implementation timeline 20192020 download the appendix. Usa swimming proposing rules for coaches of swimmers serving. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u.
Features rules and regulations that will be in effect for this years team. Uniform responsibilities making sure you have it right. As in previous years, the wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible continues and is encouraged for the purposes of risk minimization. This usa water polo conduct of championships governs national junior olympics and champions cup. To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended their antidoping rules. Four strokes, or styles of swimming, are contested at swimming meets. Pets are not allowed on the beach area or in the park.
I really like the nfl swimming at diving rule book app. As of right now, in club, school, and college swimming in the united states. Rules that govern ymca competitive swimming effective september 1, 2012, this updated version of ymca of usa rules that groven competitive sports is in effect 8242012. Support usa swimming in official style with this mini rulebook. There are also regulations on what types of swimsuits, caps, jewelry and. This significant rules change was among four revisions recommended by the committee for the 201516 season and subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Each stroke has specific rules as to how swimmers may propel themselves through the water. Boys swimming season november 7, 2011march 3, 2012 1. Fina rules on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions january 30, 2016. It is not permitted to roll onto the back at any time. Usmss investments were yielding small percentages on.
Swimmers race a variety of distances, ranging from 25 yards or meters to 1600 yards. Better change the rule book to not allow dolphin kick on the freestyle leg. Swimmers must swim in the order listed on the entry card. Fina water polo test rules junioryouth competitions 2015 2016 fina synchronised swimming rules incl. The section detailing the differences between the rules of usas and us masters swimming is also included. April, 2015 page 1 swimming pool rules and regulations the forest glen condominium hereinafter referred to as fgc swimming pool, as part of the community common property, is for use by owners, residents legal tenants and their.
Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Swimming technical rules and regulations and shall decide all questions relating to the actual conduct of the competition, where the final settlement of which is not otherwise covered in the ipc swimming rules and regulations. Swimming rules is based upon articles 101, individual strokes and. Usa swimming virginia swimming certified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. Upcoming flag football advisory committee meeting to. Appendixes updated october 1, 2015 medical rules doping control rules.
To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended. Suggested meet warmup procedures, 2notes, 273 note, 332d. The corporate bylaws are now located in the back of the rulebook. Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases. The changes will come into effect from monday 2 march 2015.
The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. Quick guide to the usa swimming timing adjustment rule change may 2015. Championships commonwealth games games of the small states of europe jose finkel. Signalization to be used by referees download the appendix c.
Fina medley relay and individual medley interpretation sept 2015. 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. Swimming is an individual or team racing sport that requires the use of ones entire body to. Usa swimming proposing rules for coaches of swimmers.
As in previous years, the wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible continues and is encouraged for the purposes of risk. Apr 16, 2015 201516 swimming and diving editorial changes. You can download a pdf version of the full rule book andor the mini rule book. Usoc usada the 2019 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above. United states swimming rules and regulations 1986 on. Swimming and diving rules changes 201516 by nfhs on april 16, 2015 coaches. New wording is shown in bold lettering, where new rules have been introduced re. With a focus on addressing pertinent rules regarding competition, the committee determined that the wearing of jewelry presents little risk of injury to the competitor or opponents. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 201617 rules book. With highquality usa swimming graphics and detailed standards, this item will be a great collectible for years to come.
Paratriathletes, as defined under rule usat rule p1. Each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules by a screened background. Nh swimming officials gl manual 38pgs ne aquatics body fluid mgmt. The ymca swim officials certification program involves two basic levels of certification as well as a dry. These can be found below and on the ipc swimming website. Masters swimming rule book a rule book dedication nna lea matysek is curious about how everything works. Page 12 official glossary amateur sports act the ted stevens olympic and amateur sports act 1998 or as applicable, the amateur. Dqs complete codes list hytek 022015 400m lap count sheet 8heats, 4g4b snhu. Interpretation of therapeutic elastic tape jun 2016. Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases rules. All swimming is done at the risk of the persons utilizing the facility. In general, the rules outlined can be lumped under the notion of swimming conscientiously of others. List of united states records in swimming wikipedia.
Swimmers cannot lose contact with the start block until the previous swimmer touches the wall. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. The mini rule book is smaller in size hence, mini, and includes the glossary, and articles 100 the technical rules ie, the blue pages in the full size rule book and 700 open water swimming rules. Swimming 2015 2017 version 07 september 2015 3 w 2. The rule would also apply to foreign athletes training with usa swimming member coaches in the united states, according to jay thomas, chair of the usa swimming rules and regulations committee. The prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the rules for swimming and diving competition. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. With the recent im disqualifications at usa swimming nationals, swimming. Us masters swimming rulebook nebraska senior games. Children under five must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult in all park swimming areas. Focus on risk minimization in development of warmup procedures.
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