If an explanation is accompanied by a citation of a diving rule number, that number refers to. Through the rules change process these items were not noticed. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. In order to be green, we have produced the rulebook in digital format only. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. The first known book on diving was published in germany in 1843. The fina mark andor individual barcode on certain swimsuits designating that the suit has been approved for fina andor. Fina announces another rules change to breaststroke pullouts.
They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 201920 and 202021 seasons. Following the publication of the fina swimming rules for 20172021, the british swimming swimming officials group have produced the attached summary of the rule changes. Fina swimming rules and regulations pdf 2020 download. In 2017, msc abandoned the rule book and opted to refer only to the fina rules, ignoring previous canadian variations or interpretations of fina rules. All the competitions organised under this category in olympic games should be. The suit should contain the international certification trademark from fina and said logo is exempt from the above logo restriction. Contact the national office at 9412568767 or via email to order. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the national office for.
Used frequently throughout rule 9 of the rules book, a diving session refers to one of the various levels preliminary, semifinal and final within an 11dive competition, while a diving. The nfhs swimming and diving rules book does not specifically define unsporting conduct. Usa diving is a member of united states aquatic sports, inc. 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. In 2017, msc abandoned its rule book and opted to refer only to the fina rules, which are aimed at olympic, international and world championship. Diving is also now allowed to be the first event of nonchampionship events a rule that was already used in practice, but not codified in the rules book. The final shall comprise the top twelve 12 ranked divers from the preliminary competition. Cups and other fina events, other than age group competitions, only dives from the. And rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1. Appendix c fina degree of difficulty formulas and components. The diving plongeon canada dpc rule book is produced on a four year cycle and will coincide with the publication of the fina rules. For your convenience, weve made the technical diving rulebook available here online. All swimming diving high diving artistic swimming open water water polo. Do not allow rule infractions to go uncalled simply because no one has gained an advantage.
The 2017 fina diving world series, also known as finanvc diving world series is the ninth edition of fina diving world series. 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. There is no limit to the degree of difficulty of dives. New fina rule book, he fina water polo manual 20192021. Rule book is managed by the dpc technical committee. Fina swimming rules update 2017 swim england north east. Aca is affiliated with fina and is the body through which the member sports must work in matters pertaining to international andor world aquatics. The implementation date of these changes for british swimming and home country events will be monday 2nd october 2017. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Links to official rulebooks and other helpful information. Rules change clarification for diving degree of difficulty.
Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. The diving referee may confer with a member of the diving panel regarding a possible unsatisfactory. Masters world records form download masters world records application form diving official forms swimming official forms fina rules forms official fina website skip to main content. Diving is the sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, usually while. Mckay started diving when she was six years old after attending an intro to diving summer camp hosted by the dive calgary club.
Usa swimmingvirginia swimmingcertified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. The 1904 book swimming by ralph thomas notes english reports of plunging. Rule changes for fina diving rules d and fina masters diving rules. This proposal was presented in conjunction with proposal 5. Although the details vary with gender, age and type of competition, the general rules apply to all diving competitions. Fina is the international governing body for swimming and diving. It is still a requirement for any official wishing to. The 202017 rule book was developed and maintained by the rules committee of masters swimming canada msc and contained canadian variations or interpretations of fina rules. 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. Is there any other sport organizing body that charges participants and spectators for the rules of. We will discuss various rules pertaining to different categories. Rule change uniforms 331, 332, 332 penalties, 333, 333 and 334 penalties.
Rather, it is designed to assist all officials in understanding their role in conducting competition. Swimming fina book rules, swimming rule book, butterfly rules 20172021. The fina diving world cup is an international biennial diving competition that was first contested in the woodlands, texas in 1979. Swimming fina book rules, swimming rule book, butterfly. The hmf shall provide technical equipment for the competition including scoreboards and a video. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Fina has announced a series of technical changes for swimming and masters that will go into effect this fall. Swimming and diving rules changes clarify proper race. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings, and. Ncaa mens and womens swimming and diving rules committee. When does this new rule become effective for fina and usa swimming.
Usa diving is seeking interested hosts with the capability of hosting a large number of athletes, coaches, and officials. However, her passion for sport was born when she was five, while watching olympic medalists cry on the podium at the 2004 olympic games in athens. The rules of the competition will be conducted in accordance to fina rules and. The global governing body of diving is fina, which also governs swimming, synchronised. Do not try to decide who might be unfairly affected by a violation.
Skipping it altogether should take away the two points offered for that portion of the dive. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. Diving at the 2020 summer olympics womens 10 metre platform. The 1st leg is beijing, china and followed by, 2nd leg guangzhou, china. As with all sports, diving has a detailed list of rules and regulations.
The fina rules are published every four years, one year after each summer olympic games. The 3rd leg is in kazan, russia and the final leg in windsor, canada. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Usa swimming is the national governing body of swimming. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. It is my pleasure to introduce to you the fina diving officials. To update rule to match the equipment that is widely used.
High school ncaa usms officiating virginia swimming. Center for safesport necessitated changes to jurisdictions for matters involving violations of the code of conduct. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. Rule changes for fina diving rules d and fina masters diving rules md can be. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. A row in the figure 9 table was omitted from the previous rule book and has been reinserted to rule 941d. Fina diving world series 2018 in beijing, fuji, montreal and kazan. 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.
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