N2014 usa swimming rule book 2018

For observed swims, the rule was eased to permit observers to simply be in a position on. Differences see specific rule book for exact wording fina. Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. Ymca see pool depth comparison chart for ymca differences ncaa verbal preparatory commands optional kickglide is permitted after turning action. National federation of state high school associations.

Should if individuals or teams are be in violation of this rule, officials are encouraged to contact the head coach of the offending. 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. 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. Qualifying period is july 30, 2014, through the entry deadline. This rule goes into effect for the 20192020 activities year 20192020 kshsaa handbook rule 1019. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. The new york state public high school athletic association inc.

Ne swim officials signin sheet shaded 2086 usa rulebook, mini. Stroke after the start and after each turn when the swimmer leaves the wall, the body shall be kept on the breast. 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. Masters swimming rules are not printed in this book. Body can be submerged on the last stroke at the finish no sculling permitted see backstroke section for differences during turn. Other meets are administered by the referee or other officials appropriate to the type of meet. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. It is not permitted to roll onto the back at any time. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition. Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules 201718. Zone voting structure has been revised in both the rule book and zone bylaws to ensure. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. As with all competitive sports, team swimming in the us and internationally is governed by an extensive set of swim rules and regulations. Usoc usada the 2019 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above.

In the transition, the vicechair fiscal oversight elected in 2018 will serve. A competitor has legally completed the race once heshe touches the touchpad or the finish end. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. 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. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the national office for. Refer to paragraph 3 and 4 for general rule guidance regarding selected style. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 201617 rules book. The rule was updated to comply with current industry. Usa swimming releases clarification of new swimsuit rules. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Center for safesport necessitated changes to jurisdictions for matters involving violations of the code of conduct. 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.

Swimmer can turn over at flags and glidekick, but no extra strokes. Sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. Each stroke has specific rules as to how swimmers may propel themselves through the water. Suit coverage per rule 33, students shall wear uniforms, including suit coverage, of decent appearance. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The 20172018 registration year begins september 1, 2017 registration forms received on or after that date will be processed for the 20172018 year annual registrations will have an expiration date of december 31, 2018 and should include the appropriate fees. In order to be green, we have produced the rulebook in digital format only.

Rule 1 has been reorganized to more accurately reflect and define meet specifications and organization. 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. Masters swimming 1751 mound street, suite 201 sarasota, fl 34236 telephone. Usa swimming 120 day rule and rules pertaining to unattached swimmers. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Clarifies the recommendation for posting team scores through a meet. As always, we welcome your ideas and input on how to improve the usa diving rulebook. Keep this conveniently sized guide close by as you watch the usa swim team compete. Reorganizes water condition requirements and provides directives for noncompliant conditions. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided by jay thomas, anneliese eggert, mickey smythe.

To provide that all usa swimming member clubs perform a preemployment screening procedure established by usa swimming. 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. Fina is the international governing body for swimming and diving. Clarifies and consolidates terminology and reorganizes sections to reflect the order in which rules appear in the rules book. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Swimmers race a variety of distances, ranging from 25 yards or meters to 1600 yards. Usa swimming is the national governing body of swimming. 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.

The national governing body for the us, usa swimming. Minimum age for an endurance swimmer is 20 years old, and oldest is 74. We hope these forms will help you run your swim meets more efficiently. Four strokes, or styles of swimming, are contested at swimming meets. The 2018 rules and regulations is an official publication of usa swimming, the national. Usa swimmings clarification of new swimsuit rules we have heard your concerns and confusion over the amendments to rule 102. Following an initial 30day grace period from the start of. Usoc usada the 2017 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above. Swimming 2017 2021 valid as of 21 september 2017 version 12. This is an online version of the official rule book. C larifies that a meet committee and meet director are only required for championship meets. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition published by u. The usa swimming 2018 mini rulebook is portable and uptodate for 2018. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming.