Club News:
2010 Rules:
As most people are aware the rules on what swimmers are allowed to wear when competing will be changing in 2010 (some rules are already being enforced in some galas)
As of 1st January 2010 swimmers will only be able to wear on swimming costume at a time while competing, this means no trunks under skins etc. This rule also includes hats and goggles, so no wearing two hats!
The new rules also govern how large a costume can be and what it can be made of the list of requirements are as follows:
GR 5 SWIMWEAR
GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive.
GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent.
GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with this Rule.
BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials.
(source: www.britishswimming.co.uk)
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