The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. The nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. Usa swimmingvirginia swimmingcertified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification. Rules meetings rule meeting attendance viewing for head coaches is mandatory. 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 202021 school year. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the. The national federation of state high school associations. Contest rules is the official uil rulebook and covers information more detailed. This manual is provided to improve the consistency of officiating high school swimming. Change enacted after competitive balance business rules are modified.
Since swimmers may now finish the race by contacting the end wall or touchpad, a more complete definition of what constitutes the end wall was necessary. High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience regarding. The changes, coming to the high school swimming rule book that will go into effect immediately, starting with the 20202021 season, also affects divers. Pool rules and regulations arlington public schools. The corporate bylaws are now located in the back of the rulebook. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Be consistent in the application of the rules at all times and at all levels of competition. The 20192020 mcps high school athletics handbook contains the regulations governing all interscholastic athletics, including swimmingand diving. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. High school swimming receives six new rule changes. Nfhs rules interpretations nfhs honor roll nfhs swimming officials manual nfhs uniform rules participation rules rule book.
All volleyball head coaches are required to attend the. Sports wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. National federation of state high school associations. Additional language was added to define the end wall. I keep my kindle loaded with the e book version of the nfhs rule book handy in a zip lock bag for those know it all coaches and the occasional stroke and turn judgei had one coach tell me this wasnt the official book since it was an e book so i suspended the meet while he went and got his. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. Amendments to nfhs rules as stated will be considered official for mcps competitions. High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper race finis. Masters swimming rules are not printed in this book.
The nfhs swimming and diving rules committee recommended and the nfhs board of directors approved the following changes to rule 332 with an immediate implementation date for the 200910 school year. Ohsaa adds two paraswimming events to district tournaments. 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. The meetings listed below are updated instantly whenever the chapter secretary sets up or changes a meeting. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs, which is the governing body for most high school sports in the united states, has released the new rules book, and the biggest. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Key points for all high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming rules. Indianapolis, indiana april 14, 2020 the usa swimming checkmark logo is now an acceptable suit marking in high school swimming. Swimming rules mississippi high school activities association. Comments on rules revisions see page 94, 95 of rules book.
High school associations 201920 nfhs swimming and diving rules powerpoint rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. Tennesee swimmers lead assault on girls swimming records. Breaststroke rule simplified in high school swimming apr 29, 20 it was extremely difficult for officials to observe and consistently judge the initiation of the arm stroke on the start and turns, said becky oakes, nfhs director of sports and staff. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833.
The michigan high school athletic association, inc. Usoc usada the 2018 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or see the pool staff on site. The rules book, scorebook and other swimming and diving materials can be ordered. The following list of rules and regulations are intended to help you enjoy your swim in a safe and pleasant manner. According to the 201819 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, swimming and diving is the 10thmost popular sport for boys with 6,638 participants in 7,704 schools, and the eighth. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. Breaststroke rule simplified in high school swimming. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. New interpretations in situation play rulings and situations brought up. To comply with rule 941 of the current national federation swimming and diving rules. High school associations 201617 swimming and diving rules powerpoint rules changes points of emphasis major editorial changes.
As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. Through its 50 member state associations and the district of columbia, the nfhs reaches more than 19,500 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Official bylaws for boys and girls swimming and diving. It is based on the premise that the purpose of swimming officials at a meet is to ensure fair competition for all competitors in accordance with the rules established by the. Available in the 2019 nfhs swimming officials guidelines manual. In addition, the ohsaa will provide rules books for coaches this year in keeping with. Otsegos abby gase overcomes disability to excel at adaptive sports toledo blade.
High school swimming and diving officials, get ready to relearn your rules books. Im a high school and summer league referee and need a quick access rule book from time to time. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. Upcoming flag football advisory committee meeting to be conducted via zoom.
Your collaboration in following these safety regulations will. Swimming and diving rules changes clarify proper race. The national federation of state high school s nfhs swimming and diving rules book governs the swimming program. This was among the high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 202021 school year that were approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs board of directors. High school officiating for 201920 swimming season swimming rules changes. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. The following rules and regulations are applicable to coaches and administrators for iowa girls high school sports.
In utah high school diving has been removed as a sport. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. Ohsaa board of directors approves new feeder school selection option for nonpublic schools. Swimming plan excerpt from uil constitution and contest rules. High school ncaa usms officiating virginia swimming. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. The new york state public high school athletic association inc.
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