Swimming rules

2020-21 Swimming Rules Changes

Swimming & Diving Rules Changes – 2020-21 By NFHS on September 01, 2020 swimming & diving Share Print 1-1-1: Additional language was added to define the end wall. Rationale: Since swimmers may now finish the race by contacting the end wall or touchpad, a more complete definition of what constitutes …

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Swimming Rules Changes Clarify Proper Race Finish, Official Timing Procedures

By NFHS on April 14, 2020 Providing more clarity on a proper race finish and official timing procedures are among the noteworthy high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 2020-21 school year. These topics were among those discussed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) …

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2018-19 NFHS Swimming Rules Changes

2018-19_NFHS_Swimming_and_Diving_Rules_Interpretation_V3 Rule 1: Rule 1has been reorganized to more accurately reflect and definemeet specifications and organization. Rationale: Clarifies and consolidates terminology and reorganizes sections to reflect the order in which rules appear in the rules book. 2-4-5: The 16.4-yard/15-meter marks must be visible on both sides of the pool deck. …

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Swimming & diving rules changes address risk minimization, championship meet policy

2017-18 Swimming and Diving Rules Changes Click the link above to download PowerPoint. By Bryce Woodall NFHS Among the changes to high school swimming and diving rules for 2017-18 are ones that address risk minimization and requirements for use of the championship meet format. The National Federation of State High …

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Freestyle turn position clarified in swimming and diving

2016-17 Swimming and Diving Rules By NFHS on April 19, 2016 At its March 21-23 meeting in Indianapolis, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee approved a change to the freestyle portion of the individual medley and medley relay as it relates to …

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