Changed responsibility for notifying host clubs of fines accrued from over 4 hour session timelines reaching past 4 hours upon completion of a session. In addition, fina announced in 2014 that a single dolphin kick can be added to the. Information from the 2019 usa swimming convention national officials committee. In order to be green, we have produced the rulebook in digital format only. The pool in question was set up using a temporary bulkhead. As always, we welcome your ideas and input on how to improve the usa diving rulebook. Any reproduction or unauthorized use of the material or artwork contained herein is prohibited without the express written permission of wizards of the coast. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official. High school and collegiate swim times how does usa swimming track these times. The original version of this training manual was adapted from a document authored by bill. This is an ofcial publication of united states masters swimming inc. January 15, 2014 relating to the 20 fina rule change. Usa swimming minimum standards guidelines for utilization by local swimming committee lsc officials october, 20 mission to develop and conduct mentoring programs to recruit, educate, train and certify usa swimming officials to provide high quality and consistent officiating for our athletes. 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.
Swimming competition sanctioned by usoc and adaptive sports usa is conducted in accordance with international paralympic committee ipc rules with the following adaptations and classifications. Gun or electronic, starting blanks, whistle, rulebook, attire hat, sunglasses, etc. The marshal shall have full authority to warn or order to cease and desist, and, with the. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. Through the rules change process these items were not noticed. Ots updates apply for upcoming events summer junior national champs irvine, ca. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition published by u. The 2019 rules and regulations is an official publication of usa swimming, the national governing body for swimming in the u. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. As of right now, in club, school, and college swimming in the united states. In addition to the initial background check, nonathlete members undergo a recurring monthly background check. Rules for open water swimming are found in part seven of the usa swimming rule book. It is inappropriate to use a pistol of any kind at a school swimming meet. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided.
Meet directors handbook page 1 rev december, 2017 the meet director this handbook is designed as an aid to meet directors in middle atlantic swimming. Team travel the following is a model travel policy, provided to assist usa swimming member clubs in developing their own policies. Rules and interpretations, guide to officiating, new england. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Anyone who coaches athletes at a usa swimming practice or competition must be a coach member of usa swimming and must have satisfactorily completed safety training, criminal background checks and other coaches education as required by usa swimming. A reminder about new fina swimming rules for 2014 swimming. Interpretations made by the rules regs comte rev aug 2015 clean. There is no similar rule requiring pool measurements for national age group records under the usa swimming rulebook. Know the rules governing starting procedurces and understanding how to apply them and their. Major legislation and rule changes for 2020 currently effective except as otherwise noted. The clerk is also responsible for enforcing rules of the swim meet if a. Senior lc championships wednesday, july 16 saturday. Please remember that the rules and policies of usa swimming usas and of middle atlantic swimming mas constantly change as we strive to improve our sport. Impose and enforce penalties for any violation of the rules and regulations, administrative.
Ne swim officials signin sheet shaded 2086 usa rulebook, mini. Makes lap counting permissible, but not required lap counters rule. Features rules and regulations that will be in effect for this years team. Makes lap counting permissible, but not required lap counters rule 232. Usa boxing official rule book competition rules effective january 1, 2014 revised november 20. Club and lsc travel policies must be signed and agreed to by all athletes, parents, coaches and other adults traveling with the club. Kansas city, mo 641568939 c 8162106224 o 8167437700 usa swimming usa swimming.
Sep 08, 2015 according to my 2014 usa swimming rulebook cant find 2015, darn it, backstroke is defined as 101. Rules change clarification for diving degree of difficulty. As required by the policy established in the usa swimming policy manual regarding registration of. Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules committee. Ipc swimming rulebook 2014 2017 page 3 1 ipc swimming 1. Rulebook g we are committed to saving lives at phillips 66, protecting our people, our environment and our communities guides everything we do and it always will. The refereestarter team by paul memont, new england. Apprentice official registration helps tracking of officials in ots 5. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. In a case of a point seemingly not covered, the judgment of the officials and the principles of normal swimming competition will apply. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. As a result, nonathlete members are checked more than 450,000 times a year.
Section 4 committee description policy usa swimming. Alternative sounding devices are readily available. Modified four hour rule to include a reference to the usa swimming rulebook. Swimming and diving rules changes 201415 by on november 21, 2014 rules change. Senior lc championships wednesday, july 16 saturday, july 19. Prohibits the use of a pistolstarters pistol as the sounding device in interscholastic swimming.
Keep this conveniently sized guide close by as you watch the usa swim team compete. Any current athlete members of usa swimming with a disability, as defined by usa swimming rules and regulations, may enter this meet if they have the qualifying times. The united states antidoping agency usada offers a drug reference line 7197852000 and a drug reference online. Weve teamed with the usa swimming foundation and olympic gold medalist cullen jones to raise awareness about the drowning epidemic in our country. Swimming is an individual or team racing sport that requires the use of ones entire body to. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. Page 12 official glossary closed competition competition exclusively among members of a single club, or among two or more usa swimming member. The swimmer shall push off on his back and continue swimming on the back throughout. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Usa swimming has followed along, editing the 2014 rulebook to reflect the changes. Masters swimming 1751 mound street, suite 201 sarasota, fl 34236 telephone. Each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules by a screened background lap counting rule 231.
The usa swimming policy manual is available on usa swimmings website. This meet will be run under modified usa swimming championship scratch rules and procedures see section 207. According to my 2014 usa swimming rulebook cant find 2015, darn it, backstroke is defined as 101. The usa swimming 2018 mini rulebook is portable and uptodate for 2018. Makes it permissible to station lap counters at the. The united states antidoping agency usada offers a drug reference line 7197852000. Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1.
As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. It is not permitted to roll onto the back at any time. Usa swimming background check usa swimming athlete protection training nonathlete registration form. Free swim meet pdf forms for download, usa swimming forms. Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases rules. Weve teamed with the usa swimming foundation and olympic gold medalist cullen jones to raise awareness about the. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u.
If modifications to usa swimming rules are necessary then the coach or athlete. Usa swimming officials manual marshal rules interpretations breaststrokebutterfly hand separation interpretation, january 2014. Fina officially makes ryan lochte turn illegal in im races. Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases. Usa swimming officials newsletter may 28, 2014 in this issue 1. Usa swimming background checks the usa swimming background checks, conducted by sterling global background checks, are extensive, and conducted regularly. Setting up your us swimming account online testing. Usa swimming minimum standards guidelines for utilization by local swimming committee lsc officials october, 20 mission to develop and conduct mentoring programs to recruit, educate, train and certify usa swimming officials to provide high quality and.