The usa swimming policy manual is available on usa swimmings website. The organigram below explains the usa structure for 2016. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Makes it permissible to station lap counters at the. See mop article 2 general participation requirements and mop article 4 individual sport requirements. 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. The changes will come into effect from monday 2 march 2015. Thats why weve teamed up with the usa swimming foundations make a splash tour to raise awareness about the drowning epidemic in our country. Usa swimming 1 olympic plaza colorado springs, co 80909 719. Sprint is a contest of speed and riding ability featuring multiple competitors negotiating short laps, on a course consisting of left andor righthand turns.
A competitor shall not be permitted to participate wearing a suit that is. 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. To provide that all usa swimming member clubs perform a preemployment screening procedure established by usa swimming. This is an ofcial publication of united states masters swimming inc. Swimming rules swimming 2017 general rules the official special olympics sports rules shall govern all special olympics swimming competitions. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. Courses from the center for disease control and prevention cdc or the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, as well as individual states required courses will satisfy the usa swimming requirement. Four strokes, or styles of swimming, are contested at swimming meets. A competitor has legally completed the race once heshe touches the touchpad or the finish end. Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases. Usa swimming posted the complete package of amendments to the rules and regulations of the organization as voted on by. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. 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.
Usa swimming 2016 rulebook the ggsl follows the technical rules of usa swimming. 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 code of regulations and rules of competition published by u. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Usa swimming posts amendments to rules and regulations. We are dedicated to growing the sport by creating excitement, unique experiences and friendly competition in open water swimming. 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. Usa swimming will now require all coaches and officials complete concussion protocol training by january 1, 2020. Swimming and diving rules interpretations publishers note. It is not permitted to roll onto the back at any time. The course contains four lessons including the roles and responsibilities of a coach, effective communication, growth and development, basic stroke technique and swim practice design.
Each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules by a screened background lap counting rule 231. Major rules changes for 201920 and 202021 the figures below refer to rule, section and article, respectively. Masters swimming 1751 mound street, suite 201 sarasota, fl 34236 telephone. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the. These can be found below and on the ipc swimming website. About rules and regulations current swim year usa swimming rule book.
Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules 201718. Usa swimming courses foundations of coaching 101 is an introductory coaching course required of all new usa swimming member coaches. One can download a pdf copy of the usa swimming rule book via visiting and then following these links in sequence. The 2019 rules and regulations is an official publication of usa swimming, the national governing body for swimming in the u. And since 2009, weve helped nearly two million children learn how to swim. Rule change uniforms 331, 332, 332 penalties, 333, 333 and 334 penalties rule 332 contains all language addressing suit coverage. Swimming 2017 2021 valid as of 21 september 2017 version 12. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided.
Swimming resources 49 dq cards 50 effective september 21, 2017. Usa swimmings clarification of new swimsuit rules we have heard your concerns and confusion over the amendments to rule 102. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. The safe sport handbook includes detailed information on usa swimming policies, guidelines, best practices, strategies and tools. The global swim series is the worlds largest collection of open water swimming races.
Tryout practices where a swimmer who is not a member of usa swimming participates with a usa swimming member club for a period not to exceed thirty 30 consecutive days in a twelve 12 month period to determine the swimmers interest in becoming a member of usa swimming. Features rules and regulations that will be in effect for this year. Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1. For more information, please visit usa swimming 2016 rulebook usaswimming. Usa swimming today announced the release of its firstever safe sport handbook which is designed to help usa swimming members implement safe sport practices at the local level. The rules in this rulebook refer to all classes unless stated otherwise. Swimmers race a variety of distances, ranging from 25 yards or meters to 1600 yards. Makes lap counting permissible, but not required lap counters rule 232. Fina swimming rules and regulations pdf 2020 download. Usa swimming releases safe sport handbook athletic business.
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