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The swim suit rules for competition continue to
change. The most recent rule updates come from
USA Swimming and go into effect on Oct. 1.
Basically the high tech suits are no longer allowed. This
will apply for YMCA meets as well as we use the
USA Swimming rules. Here is the rules as passed by
USA Swimming.
The USA
Swimming HOD just ended. The swimsuit legislation is
as follows:
102.9 SWIMWEAR
1. Design
A. Swimwear shall include only a swimuit, cap and
goggles. Armbands or leg bands shall not be regarded as parts
of the swimsuit and are not allowed.
B. In swimming competitions, the competitor must wear only one
swimsuit in on or two peices. All swimsuits shall be made
from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not
extend above the navel nor below the knees, and for women, shall
not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the
knee.
C. Only swimsuits complying with FINA swimsuit specifications
may be worn in any USA Swimming sanctioned or approved
competition.
D. Swimsuits worn for competition must be non-transparent and
conform to the currrent concept of the appropriate.
E. The Referee shall have the authority to bar offenders from
the competition until they comply with the rule.
R-10, Change effective date of swimwear amendment, was
approved. Therefore, the rule change to 102.9 is effective 1
October 2009.
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