The USA Swimming Rules and Regulations Book is an official publication of USA Swimming, the National Governing Body for swimming in the U.S. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the USAS Convention to include any new legislation, revisions and updates as voted on by the House of Delegates. (Click here for a complete copy of the 2009 Rulebook)

NEW SWIMWEAR RULES

        Important Notice! USA Swimming Adopts New Swimwear Rules, Effective 10/1/09

     Additional Clarification of New Swimsuit Rules Issued 9/23/09 

      Reference List for Allowable Swimsuits Under USA Swimming Rule 102.9  10/16/09

      FINA Initial 2010 List of Approved Swimsuits  10/16/09

      Procedure for Applying for Swimsuit Exemption  11/11/09

2009 USA Swimming Mini-rulebook (Technical Rules, Parts One and Seven only)

2009 Final Legislation as Passed by the House of Delegates at the USAS Convention

IMPORTANT!  Emergency Legislation enacted by the USA Swimming Board of Directors regarding “teaching racing starts”  effective 5/1/09

Definition of closed competition  Issued 6/24/08

Clarification of what constitutes the beginning of the first arm pull in the breaststroke  Issued 12/8/08

Summary of Interpretations issued by USA Swimming Rules and Regulations Committee  revised January 2009

The LSC Model Bylaws were amended by the 2008 HOD at the USAS Convention.  LSCs may  amend their Bylaws, subject to the provisions of Article 602.  Under the provisions of Article 602.8, any amendments must be submitted to the Rules & Regulations Committee, care of John Morse (john.morse@lodgeworks.com), for approval.  Following are redlined and clean versions of the Model Bylaws. 

LSC Model Bylaws as amended by 2008 HOD at the USAS Convention – redlined version

LSC Model Bylaws as amended by 2008 HOD at the USAS Convention – clean version

Questions regarding USA Swimming Rules and Regulations, or any of the interpretations, may be directed to the Chair of the USA Swimming Rules & Regulations Committee.  The current Chair is Bruce Stratton and his e-mail address is bruce@strattoncpa.com.

Any proposed changes to USA Swimming Rules and Regulations should be submitted to both the Chair and Secretary of the USA Swimming Rules & Regulations Committee in accordance with Article 511.  For a summary of the provisions of Article 511 and the procedures for submitting legislations, click here.