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2020 U.S. Masters Swimming Code Of Regulations And Rules Of Competition

This is an online version of the official Rule Book. If there are any discrepancies between this online version and the printed publication, the online version will take precedence. Printed versions of the official publication can be purchased from the National Office for $10 per copy for shipping and handling ($6 per copy for a mini Rule Book). Contact the national office at 941-256-8767 or via email to order.

Downloadable Rule Book

PDF file of the full rule book (13 MB)

PDF file of the "mini" rule book (4 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: Participation, Conduct, 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: National and International Masters Swimming Schedule

Appendix D: Zone and LMSC Boundaries

Appendix E: U.S. Masters Swimming Directory*

Appendix F: U.S. Masters Swimming History

Index

* Section updated since original printed publication

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