F3 is effective september 21, 2017 to reflect changes to fina rules. Usa swimming releases clarifications on the use of tape. Usa swimming is the national governing body for swimming in the u. 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. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. To do this you simply go to the timing trailer and ask for the of. While other styles like the breaststroke, front crawl, or backstroke can be swum adequately by beginners, the butterfly is a more difficult stroke that requires good technique as well as strong muscles. North carolina swimming all time top 5 times from swims database nc swimming all time top 5 short course times updated 31020.
Promoting excellence by providing resources to support and empower the north carolina swimming community. If you change any of this information, please notify us so we can update your registration record. Swimmer can turn over at flags and glidekick, but no extra strokes. Explanatory memo for 2017 swimming rule changes interpretation swimming rules updated 14. Later that year, the team sent its first swimmer to the usa swimming junior national championships. For the 201516 and 201617 seasons, in championship meets without platform as an event, permissible format two 2 should read, five voluntary dives, including one from each of the five groups, in any order, with a total degree of difficulty not to exceed 9. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
National ymca competitive swimming and diving resources for ymca coaches, officials, trainers, and meet directors. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Last night i encountered a situation where a swimmer had. Have a new home address, email address, or phone number. Jcc swimming participates in meets throughout the year as part of maryland swimming.
Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases. New fina rules changes kick in wednesday, september 25th. After almost being jumped on by one of my teammates. Usa swimming virginia swimming certified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. 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. Usa swimming releases clarifications on the use of tape on june th, 2016, jay thomas, chair of the rules and regulations committee of usa swimming, sent out some further clarifications on usa. Be consistent in the application of the rules at all times and at all levels. Shop the official online store for usa swimming at swimoulet. Article 407 in the usa swimming rule book outlines the nbor process and procedures. The butterfly colloquially shortened to fly is a swimming stroke swum on the chest, with both arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly kick also known as the dolphin kick. 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.
Page 12 official glossary amateur sports act the ted stevens olympic and amateur sports act 1998 or as applicable, the amateur. I really like the nfl swimming at diving rule book app. Features rules and regulations that will be in effect for this year. Ted haartz 2000 jim matysek 2001 gene donner and the staff. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The middle atlantic lsc consists of eastern pennsylvania, southern new jersey, and all of delaware. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Usa swimming rules and regulations committee releases rules.
Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the national office for. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 201617 rules book. Notably, this protection was added to the socalled blue section of the usa swimming rule book the section referred to by meet referees during competitions, thus expanding immediate. An engineer by trade, she can take somethingtangible or notapart and put it back together before most people have gured out what it is. Nc swimming all time top 5 long course times updated 90219.
Four strokes, or styles of swimming, are contested at swimming meets. Last night i encountered a situation where a swimmer had kinesio tape applied to her lower back. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. Middle atlantic swimming ma swimming is one of 59 local swimming committees lscs of usa swimming, the official governing body of competitive swimming in the united states. Usa swimming is proposing a rule that would require coaches of those to return any reward paid by usa. Click here for 2018 usa swimming rules and regulation book in pdf format. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. Ncaa publications ncaa mens and womens swimming and.
Usa swimming seeks to inspire and enable others to achieve success both in the sport of swimming and in life. Masters swimming rule book a rule book dedication nna lea matysek is curious about how everything works. Usa swimming proposing rules for coaches of swimmers serving. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Usa swimming proposing new rules for coaches of swimmers serving doping suspensions. Shop the official online store for usa swimming at.
And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. In 2010, the team merged with another team the baltimore metro aquatic club, or bmac under the leadership of head coach brendan mcelroy. This much easier and faster than searching through a paper rule book. Coupled with the enthusiasm and patience possessed by all great teachers. Kevin kelly 1996 dorothy donnelly 1997 jack geoghegan 1998 usms allamericans 1999 f. 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 102.
Nc swimming ncs top five 2011 long course age groups updated 8242012 final standings. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings, and attend rules meetings regularly as required by the state association or officials association to stay informed regarding current rules. Healthy competition skills for life national ymca competitive swimming and diving resources for ymca coaches, officials, trainers, and meet directors. This significant rules change was among four revisions recommended by the committee for the 2015 16 season and subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Click the link below for futures, juniors, and national cuts. Swimmers race a variety of distances, ranging from 25 yards or meters to 1600 yards. Write your name and team on the sheet and indicate. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Rule book amendments usms considers changes to the usms code of regulations and rules of competition on an annual basis in accordance with article 601. In april 2017 he was elected president of the pro football hall of fame luncheon club. To comply with the 2015 world antidoping code, fina, usoc and usada have all amended.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. An october 2015 interpretation said that if a swimmer is in a position on or towards the. Apr 15, 2015 this change was approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its march 2224 meeting in indianapolis. Usa swimming is the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the united states. Usa boxing national rule book click here for synopsis of changes to new rule 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. This change was approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its march 2224 meeting in indianapolis. Without unspoken rules, swim meets and practices would be a wreck. Follow along with the action like an expert with the usa swimming 2017 mini rulebook. No, in accordance with nfhs rule 334 and per nfhs interpretation, the use of breatheright strips can only be identified as an aid and not compliant with the taping rule. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. Usa swimming 120 day rule and rules pertaining to unattached. Heres a list of the best unspoken swimmer laws i thought best to unleash to the public. Usa swimming passes amendment increasing inclusion for. They promote the sport and culture of swimming by offering clubs, events, and education to athletes and coaches.
Fina rules on the prevention of the manipulation of competitions january 30, 2016. 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. Ohsaa officiating directors of officiating development. Usa swimming 120 day rule and rules pertaining to unattached swimmers.