FINA Masters Rules

2008 United States Masters Swimming Code Of Regulations And Rules Of Competition

This is an on-line version of the official publication of United States Masters Swimming, Inc. If there are any discrepancies between this on-line version and the printed publication, the on-line version shall take precedence. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the National Office for $9.00 per copy.

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Bid information for printing the 2009 rule book
Rule book cover design contest

Downloadable Rule Book

Zip file containing one large PDF file of the full rule book *# (3.3 MB)

Zip file containing one large PDF file of the "mini" rule book (2.0 MB)

 

On line viewing version

Cover

Dedication, change summary, table of contents, glossary

Part 1: Swimming Rules

Part 2: Administrative Regulations of Competition

Part 3: Long Distance Swimming Rules

Part 4: Athletes' Rights, Hearings, and Appeals

Part 5: United States Masters Swimming, Inc.: Organization and Bylaws

Part 6: Amendment Procedures

Appendix A: Records

Appendix B: Information for Meet Directors and Officials

Appendix C: Nationals and International Masters Swimming Schedule

Appendix D: Zone and LMSC Boundaries

Appendix E: USMS Directory #

Appendix F: USMS History

Index

# This section has been modified for the on-line version to remove personal information. Please consult the printed version for the USMS Directory.

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Rule Book Cover Contest

The Rule Book cover is printed in full color, 5-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches and in a mini version that is 8 ½ x 4 inches. The artwork should be slightly larger for the bleeds.

The requirements are that the artwork contains "2009 USMS Rule Book", "United States Masters Swimming", with the logo. The logo may be obtained here. There are no color specifications for the logo, they may be the standard colors, black and white, or to match the color of your design.

Any standard electronic format will be accepted. USMS may ask that it is sent in an alternative format if unable to view.

Please email the electronic artwork by September 1, 2008 to Susan Ehringer. A hardcopy of the artwork will be printed in 8-1/2 x 11 for viewing and taken to Convention to allow members at Convention to vote on their favorite cover. If you wish to send the hardcopy artwork, it must be postmarked by September 1, 2008 and sent to: Susan Ehringer, 1117 Dieterlen Rd., Henryville, IN 47126.