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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
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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Important Updates
9/19/17 | FINA Changes to USMS Rules |
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7/25/16 | Open Water Awards |
6/26/16 | Therapeutic tape |
6/26/16 | Warmup in dual-sanctioned meets |
10/3/15 | FINA Medley Relay Interpretation |
9/11/15 | FINA IM Interpretation and FAQ |
4/3/15 | Technical Suit FAQ |
12/1/14 | Timing of dolphin kick in breaststroke |
1/24/14 | Separated hands in breaststroke and butterfly |
9/25/13 | FINA Changes to USMS Rules |
2/14/13 | Open Water Sanctions Update memo from President Nadine Day |
3/14/12 | Breaststroke rules interpretation - initiation of the arm pull |