Go to the water polo section of the publication library to view the water polo rules book. Officials must also meet all local association requirements. Masters swimming code of regulations and rules of competition this is an online version of the official rule book. Language was added to clarify that a dive is failed if, in the diving referee s opinion, the diver commits two balks on the same dive. Participation is open to virginia high school league vhsl class 3 and class 4 swimmersdivers who meet all vhsl eligibility criteria for participating in sports, and the following competition standards. The current swimming and diving rules 202014 by the national federation of state high school associations will be the governing rules for this meet.
The referee should be familiar with best practices for swimmers and divers. A near fall occurs when the offensive wrestler has control of the opponent in a pinning situation and nearfall criteria are met for a period of two seconds or longer photos 58 a. The texas longhorns swimming and diving teams swept the 2019 big 12. The diving referee refer to nfhs rules 96 through 98 the diving referee is the head diving judge and has full authority over other diving judges. All 3a trials will be held on friday with the top 16 finishers advancing to consolationsfinals. In a combined event, boys dive first, and sheets for all competitors should be numbered consecutively. Performance lists big 12 championship record book archive.
Interpretations of vhsl rules and regulations eligibility cases and appeals protests against schools viaaa liaison. National federation of state high school associations. Virginia high school league vhslswimming and diving. Big 12 swimming and diving championship big 12 conference. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. The following corrections are being issued to the downloadable version of the mens and womens swimming and diving 201516 and 201617 rules book. The league registers officials in baseball, basketball, competitive cheerleading, field hockey, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swim and dive, track. Catherines friday, february 19th, 2016 3a swimming trials and finals saturday, february 20th, 2016 4a swimming trials and finals swimming trials prelims and finals will be held for all events. See guidelines in the 200910 rules book ensure that each coach has a copy of the meet warm up procedures prior to the start of warmups. They will use the usa swimming rules for verifying times for usa swimming. For a team swimming in lanes 1, 3, and 5, its divers would compete 1st, 3rd, and 5th in the diving order. No scratches will be honored after the entry deadline. Rule 822h the breaststroke finish requires completion of the required.
At the start of the 100 backstroke, the referee notices a medical alert bracelet taped to the wrist on the swimmer in lane 5. Therefore, it is necessary for individuals who wish to work contests involving vhsl schools to affiliate with a vhsl recognized association. Virginia swimming officials high schoolncaausms officiating. Jewelry the prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the rules for swimming and diving completion. Swimming and diving rules interpretations publishers note. Rule 3 of the 20192020 nfhs swimming and diving rules book. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the national office for. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and. In awarding points, judges should not hesitate to reward a diver for exceptional performance in these areas. February 2122, 2014 updated 1272014 christiansburg high school sanction. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Diving order should be assigned to correspond to the swimming lane assignment.
High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper race finis. False start is a false start in high school swim no second chances like summer swim. Tennesee swimmers lead assault on girls swimming records. A referee and three 3 stroke and turn judges are required for meets using more than six 6 lanes. Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1.
Photographers should be limited to areas adjacent to the starting area. Before diving competition, the diving referee should. All officials must take and pass the 201718 nfhs rules exam in each sport that they are registered for in order to be eligible for assignment to vhsl contests. The 2020 virginia class 4 state swimming and diving championships took place on friday, feb.
Vhsl region 6c championships, february 78, oak marr recenter. The prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the rules for swimming and diving competition. 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. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. Minor editorial changes 251, 322 penalty 3, 323 penalty 2, 332 note, 333a, 334a,b,c, 511 notes, 835a, 975m. Held in accordance with 2018 2019 nfhs and vhsl rules and regulations governing high school swimming and diving competition and championships. High school ncaa usms officiating virginia swimming. Download 201516 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf ebook.
Swimming and diving vhsl championships start thursday the. Participation is open to virginia high school league vhsl 3a and 4a swimmersdivers who meet all vhsl eligibility criteria for participating in sports, and the following competition standards. The backstroke ledge is not allowed in high school competition. Keep uptodate on changes in piaa athletics rules with rules bulletins. On february 26, 2020, big 12 swimming and diving championships begin on the campus of west virginia university at the new aquatic complex at mylan park. Swimming 6a, 5a, 4a, 3a, 2a1a combined regional feb. If a violation of warmup procedures or the uniform rule is observed, the violation should be brought to the attention of the swimmers coach. No reseeds swimmers must be in their lane at the quick whistles and ready to step up at the long whistle.
Usoc usada the 2019 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above. Usa swimming virginia swimmingcertified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. At the start of the 100 backstroke, the referee notices a medicalalert bracelet taped to the wrist on the swimmer in lane 5. Washington metro championships, february 58, germantown indoor swim center. Masters swimming rules are not printed in this book. This much easier and faster than searching through a paper rule book. Held under the sanction of the virginia high school league and will be observed by usa swimming.
Usa swimming virginia swimming certified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. Womens results mens results team scores high point tm results file. Vhsl maintains eligibility and standards for play in 27 sports, 14 for girls and for boys, and in 12 academic activities and sponsors 162 team championships in. Division 1 results division 2 results division 3 results division 4 results. Swimming diving jim mckay natatorium george mason univ. Rule change finishes 817, 821g, 822h, 823g, 824e rule 821g the backstroke finish requires completion of the required distance and contact with the touchpad or finish end by any part of the swimmer with some part of the body at or above the surface. The penalty associated with this rule was written to provide clear indication that the coach of the competitor should be notified when a violation of this nature has occurred. If youre looking for a free download links of 201516 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. I really like the nfl swimming at diving rule book app. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided by jay thomas, anneliese eggert, mickey smythe. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. A referee and two 2 stroke and turn judges are required for meets involving using six 6 or less lanes. Diving 2017 2021 valid as of september 2017 version 12. Vhsl high school diving howto manual virginia swimming.
In addition, the ohsaa is providing rules books for coaches this year in keeping with our. Diving is an aesthetic sportugly dives should not receive satisfactory scores a dive should be scored based on all areas of consideration and the required aspects see rules 95 and 97. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. No initiation of the hands before the first downward butterfly kick is needed, before the first breaststroke kick. Meet referees and starters for all vhsl meets must. Rules books will be mailed to you once you have registered. This rule change adds clarity and consistency to the balk call, requiring a diver to actually commence, then stop the dive. Oak marr recenter 4400 university drive msn 1c6 3200 jermantown road fairfax, va 22030 oakton, va 22124 main number. Tie back suits are considered illegal equipment given the use of a fastening system. Diving prelimsfinals wednesday, nov 6, friday, nov 8. When using the forward approach, a dive is failed if, in the diving referees opinion, the diver performs an additional bounces on the end of the board after the culminating hurdle. Vhsl 6a state championship results, teams, top swims, personal best, latest news and more. Vhsl swimming rule book keyword found websites listing.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. All current language addressing suit coverage was moved to rule 332. Having it on my a droid phone allows my to verbally give a search word and i can quickly reference what i am looking for. Achieve a vhsl qualifying time in one or more individual or relay events.
It is a balk if, in the diving referees opinion, after a diver assumes the starting position the diver makes an obvious attempt to start the approach or press and stops and from that position interrupts the continuous execution of the dive prior to the water entry. The national federation of state high school associations swimming and diving rules committee has made six changes for the 202021 season. Fina masters rules redirects to the fina web site 2020 u. Before the meet begins, the referee should survey the pool, paying particular attention to the following. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Common elements and differences as of november 28, 2011 oki s start freestyle backstroke breaststroke butterfly i. You will not receive a certificate of completion or confirmation email upon completion of this. Except for swimming and track and field, officiating in virginia is association based. Contracts for officiating services are made between schools and officials associations. Online rules meetings and officials exams begin on november 4, 2019 and must be completed. As in previous years, the wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible continues and is encouraged for the purposes of risk minimization. Held in accordance with 2017 2018 nfhs and vhsl rules and regulations governing high school swimming and diving competition and championships. Virginia releases psych sheets for 5a and 6a high school. 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.
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