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 2010 Rulebook

2010 USA Swimming Mini-Rulebook (Technical Rules, Parts One and Seven only)

2009 USA Swimming Rulebook (Part one is effective until May 1, 2010)

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

NEW SWIMWEAR RULES

        Approved Swimsuits for 2010  effective 1/25/10

      Procedure for Applying for Swimsuit Exemption  11/11/09

Summary of Interpretations issued by USA Swimming Rules & Regulations Committee revised January 2010

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

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding USA Swimming Rules & Regulations  Jan. 2010

The LSC Required Bylaws were amended by the 2009 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 Required Bylaws.

    LSC Required Bylaws as amended by 2009 HOD at USAS Convention - redlined version

    LSC Required Bylaws as amended by 2009 HOD at 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.