Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted. 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 proposing rules for coaches of swimmers serving. The rule was updated to comply with current industry standards. Middle atlantic swimming has also had one athlete on. The water depth at the end of the pool where any swimmer starts from a block or the deck may be no less than that recommended by the national ymca competitive swimming and diving guidelines currently 5 feet. The intent of the committee and the rules staff is to ensure the integrity of the sport and playing rules for swimming and diving. Masters swimming rule book page iii previous rule book dedications 1989 june krauser 1992 mary lee watson 1993 kathrine casey and gail dummer 1994 all usms volunteers 1995 e.
To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended their antidoping rules. The usa swimming rule book is 179 pages long the only part you need is article 101 it is 6 pages long. Makes it permissible to station lap counters at the. To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and. A 2009 inductee into the ohsaas officials hall of fame. Usa swimming will officially adopt the fina rule change modifying the lochte rule sept. The entire ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules book. Usa swimming 120 day rule and rules pertaining to unattached swimmers. Spring athletic season academic team champions announced. Explanatory memo for 2017 swimming rule changes interpretation swimming rules updated 14. Allowed on top of net only, secured to net, shall not affect height of net or interfere with play. Interpretations made by the rules regs comte rev aug 2015 clean. If you change any of this information, please notify us so we can update your registration record.
Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. To provide that all usa swimming member clubs perform a pre. With highquality usa swimming graphics and detailed standards, this item will be a great collectible for years to come. Makes lap counting permissible, but not required lap counters rule 232. Click here for 2018 usa swimming rules and regulation book in pdf format.
Masters swimming rules are not printed in this book. 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. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. This matter arises out of a complaint filed by usa swimming, inc. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to swimming rules and regulations first. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 201617 rules book. For the 201516 and 201617 seasons, rule 6, section 5, article 3. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. 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. Masters swimming rules and records are not printed in this book. Usa swimming virginia swimming certified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. Usa swimming 120 day rule and rules pertaining to unattached.
Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases rules. Upcoming board of directors informational meeting to. A competitor has legally completed the race once heshe touches the touchpad or the finish end. Kevin kelly 1996 dorothy donnelly 1997 jack geoghegan 1998 usms allamericans 1999 f. Usa swimming proposing rules for coaches of swimmers. Makes lap counting permissible, but not required lap counters rule. Here is a copy of article 101 from the 2015 usa swimming rule book. Has been an ohsaa basketball official since 1975 and a state rules interpreter since 2005. Have a new home address, email address, or phone number. Of the 200 clubs awarded by the usa swimming excellence program in 2018, 12 were from ma swimming of over 3,000 usa swimming clubs, 25 of the top 500 are part of middle atlantic swimming. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. As a rule, elite and professional competitions take place in a swimming pool.
Article 407 in the usa swimming rule book outlines the nbor process and procedures. Ncaa swimming and diving rules interpretations updated december 12, 2017 nov. Fina rules on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions january 30, 2016. They promote the sport and culture of swimming by offering clubs, events, and education to athletes and coaches. S editing of the changes from convention provided by jay thomas, anneliese eggert, mickey smythe, julie bare and gloria schuldt for correct application. The first rule of swimming by courtney angela brkic is the story of the bond of sisterly love and the lengths one sister will go for the other.
The 2020 rules and regulations is an official publication of usa swimming. Rule 417 was amended to only require that swimming and diving officials dress in a uniform approved by the state association. Page 12 official glossary amateur sports act the ted stevens olympic and amateur sports act 1998 or as applicable, the amateur. Usa swimming is the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the united states. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition. The usa swimming rule book is 179 pages long the only part you need is. Support usa swimming in official style with this mini rulebook. Fina swimming rules and regulations pdf 2020 download.
Fina rules of conduct applicable to bidders swimming rules. Usa swimmingvirginia swimmingcertified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. High school ncaa usms officiating virginia swimming. Each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules by a screened background lap counting rule 231. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided by clark hammond, anneliese eggert, mickey. Worked ohsaa state championship games in 2002, 2005 and 2007 and has been an instructor at numerous ohsaa basketball officiating clinics as well as the officials first conference in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Ncaa publications ncaa mens and womens swimming and. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the national office for. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. Kevin kelly 1996 dorothy donnelly 1997 jack geoghegan 1998 usms.
This is the part that tells you what a legal freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butter. Usa swimming is the national governing body for swimming in the u. I really like the nfl swimming at diving rule book app. Apr 15, 2015 the committee also addressed the requirements of officials uniforms. The committee also addressed the requirements of officials uniforms. These changes include any new legislation, revisions and updates as voted on by the house of delegates. Usa swimming seeks to inspire and enable others to achieve success both in the sport of swimming and in life. The first rule of swimming by courtney angela brkic. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. On june th, 2016, jay thomas, chair of the rules and regulations committee of usa swimming, sent out some further clarifications on usa swimming rule. Previously, officials were required to dress in white attire or other attire approved by the state association.
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. 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. 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. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Middle atlantic swimming has also had one athlete on each olympic team since 1952. A 50 meter pool gets regarded as the long course of pool competitions.
It is not permitted to roll onto the back at any time. Not specifically addressed by rule, but sleeves are typically permitted if net height and net integrity are not affected. Swimming rules and regulations asa rules for beginners. 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. Usa swimming releases clarifications on the use of tape.
This is an online version of the official rule book. The objective is to win a race against other swimmers. Two young girls, magdelena and jadranka were raised by their grandparents on rosmarina, a small island off the coast of croatia after the death of their father and their mothers desertion. Previously, officials were required to dress in white attire or. The rules of the usa swimming technical rules shall be the official rules of this league with the following additions and changes. Swimming official forms world record form valid from 21.
Swimming 2015 2017 version 07 september 2015 3 w 2. To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended. Ohsaa officiating directors of officiating development. The dimension of an olympicsize swimming pool is 50 meters long 164 feet long. Smith smith, member coach currently unaffiliated with any club, for alleged violations of articles 304.