They can also wear a nose peg but no more than two swim caps. Fina swimming rules 21 sept 2017 vineyard swimming club. The rules outlined below are based on those found in the 200920 fina handbook. Fina swimming rules update kent county amateur swimming.
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. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. The fina approved swimwear has also to be used at fina sanctioned international events e. Fina have further stipulations on swimming rules and regulations uk. These changes will be implemented by british swimming with effect from 1 st january 2015 it is recommended that you download the original british swimming pdf, although it has been reproduced below for quick reference only swimming officials group. Below are the changes to the fina rules that were agreed at the recent special congress in doha. Fina has approved technical changes for swimming and masters, adjusting the lochte rule to give swimmers more room to turn onto their front. On 24 july 2009, julio maglione of uruguay was elected as fina president. Day 7 finals live recap caeleb dressel goes for the finals double tonight in the 50 free and 100 fly. Swimming rules and regulations asa rules for beginners. You can download a pdf version of the full rule book andor the mini rule book. Psi as the national federation for the philippines.
Artistic swimming has dramatically progressed over the last years. Always have schoolage children supervised by a lifeguard or other adult when they swim. Synchronized swimming, based on the huge majority alone, is mostly a womans sport. To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended their antidoping rules. Fina general rules, 19 july 2019 2 these general rules are basic regulations for fina competitions in all kinds of swimming, open water swimming, diving, high diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and masters competitions as well as for uniform regulations for the development of competition facilities. Stay out of the water when you are very tired, very cold, or overheated. Fina announces rule changes for swimming, adjustment to. In such cases, the official special olympics sports rules for swimming shall apply. Fina approves new open water, water polo rules for 20172021. Fina doping panel decision kira toussaint ned fina. These include swimming, diving, water polo, open water swimming, and synchronized swimming. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Men are not allowed to compete in the olympics, world championships, or. Fina or national governing body ngb rules shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the official special olympics sports rules for swimming or article i.
A few new swimming rules went into place worldwide a couple of months ago after fina approved new legislation that will change the way athletes swim. Confirmation form fina open water swimming officials list n applications. Home events 17th fina world championships swimming swimming qualifying events 17th fina world championships budapest hun swimming qualifying events print. It is one of several international federations which administer a given sport or discipline for the ioc and international community.
If you cant see the bottom of the pool in the deep end or the water is cloudy, dont swim there. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. Masters world records form download masters world records application form diving official forms swimming official forms skip to main content. A second long whistle shall bring the backstroke and medley relay swimmer immediately to the starting position.
Swimming competition rules allow swimmers to use eye goggles. Back in 2007, french swimming star laure manaudou crowned herself world champion in the 200m freestyle at the fina world championships in melbourne. They do not allow swimsuits to cover the neck and the material must not extend past the shoulders or ankles. Some of the important rules of synchronized swimming are as follows. General resources for officialsbelow you will find a range of resources for swimming officials, from general announcements to regular newsletters. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. Fina, the world governing body for 6 major disciplines of aquatic sports, have announced the results of the open water swimming and water polo. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition.
These general rules are basic regulations for fina competitions in all kinds of swimming. In this link you will find the fina rules for the following topics. Your full guide to swim england rules the home of swimming. Whether in a pool, a lake, or the ocean, many of the same basic rules apply teach your child never to swim anywhere alone. Message from the fina president it is my great pleasure to present to you the fina artistic swimming manual for judges, coaches and referees, a precious tool for all those in charge of developing and promoting this spectacular discipline in the five continents.
How will new fina rules change the water polo game. All rule book files are provided here in adobe acrobat pdf format. Masters world records form download masters world records application form diving official forms swimming official forms fina rules forms fina. Fina swimming rules 2017 swimming technical officials licensing mandatory. The official swim england handbook is your comprehensive guide to swim england, from accessing our code of ethics, to welfare procedures. On 2 april 2019, the fina doping panel issued a decision in the matter of kira toussaint ned regarding the alleged presence of tulobuterol class s.
Events at national level are subject to the rules issued by member federations of competent jurisdiction. Age group rules swimming swag 1 federations may adopt their own age group rules, using fina technical rules. Fina officiating swimming competitive strokes videos the officiating swimming competitive strokes videos are the fina approved tools used for a better understanding of. Section updated since original printed publication. Download the official fina rules book in portable document format. Subscribe now to have unlimited access to live streaming and full replays from the best fina aquatics events, including swimming, water polo, diving. Application form fina artistic swimming judges applications 2018. General rulesthese general rules are basic regulations for fina competitions in all kinds of swimming, openwater swimming, diving, water polo, synchronised swimming, and masters competitions aswell as for uniform regulations for the development of competition facilities. Fina swimming rules and regulations pdf 2020 download.
To download them simply click on the link provided. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. And remember to bookmark the page as it will be changing regularly. International swimming federation is the international federation recognised by the international olympic committee ioc for administering international competition in water sports. During this time period, a number of international tournaments have used. This is an online version of the official rule book.
General rules fina pages 1 10 text version fliphtml5. During the past four years, fina, the world governing body for aquatic sports and water polo, has proposed a number of water polo rule changes, supposedly in order to speed up the game and make it more attractive for spectators and to make it easier for emerging countries to adopt the sport. In these rules, competitors shall include swimmers, open water swimmers, divers, water. World records can only be homologated when achieved with fina approved swimwear. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. Fina swimming rules sw 1 management of competitions sw 1.
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