N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION PARTⅢ FINA SWIMMING RULES 2017-2021 SW 1 MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIONS SW 2 OFFICIALS SW 3 SEEDING OF HEATS, SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS SW 4 THE START SW 5 FREESTYLE SW 6 BACKSTROKE SW 7 BREASTSTROKE sW 8 BUTTERFLY SW 9 MEDLEY SWIMMING SW 10 THE RACE SW 11 TIMING SW 12 WORLD RECORDS SW 13 AUTOMATIC OFFICIATING PROCEDURE SWAG AGE GROUP RULES Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 1 PART III FINA SWIMMING RULES 2017 – 2021 SW 1 MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIONS SW 2 OFFICIALS SW 3 SEEDING OF HEATS, SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS SW 4 THE START SW 5 FREESTYLE SW 6 BACKSTROKE SW 7 BREASTSTROKE SW 8 BUTTERFLY SW 9 MEDLEY SWIMMING SW 10 THE RACE SW 11 TIMING SW 12 WORLD RECORDS SW 13 AUTOMATIC OFFICIATING PROCEDURE SWAG AGE GROUP RULES
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION SW 1 MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIONS sW 1.1 The Management Committee appointed by the governing body shall have jurisdiction over all matters not assigned by the rules to the referee, judges or other officials and shall have power to postpone events and give directions consistent with rules adopted for conducting any event. SW 1.2 At the Olympic Games and World Championships the FINA Bureau shall appoint the following minimum number of officials for the control of the competitions control-room supervisor(1) judges of stroke(4) starters (2) chief inspectors of turns(2, 1 at each end of the pool inspectors of turns(1 at each end of each lane) chief recorder(1) clerks of course(2) announcer(1) sW 1.2.1 For all other international competitions, the governing body shall appoint the same or fewer number of officials, subject to the approval of the respective regional or international authority where appropriate SW 1.2.2 Where Automatic Officiating Equipment is not available, such equipment must be replaced by a chief timekeeper, one (1)timekeeper per lane and one(1) dditional timekeeper. SW 1.2.3 A Chief Finish Judge and finish judges may be used when Automatic Equipment and/or digital watches are not used SW 1.3 The swimming pool and the technical equipment for Olympic Games and World Championships shall be inspected and approved in due course prior to the Swimming competitions by the fiNA Delegate together with a member of the Technical Swimming Committee SW 1.4 Where underwater video equipment is used by television, the equipment must be operated by remote control and shall not obstruct the vision or path of swimmers and must not change the configuration of the pool or obscure the required FINA markings Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 2 SW 1 MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIONS SW 1.1 The Management Committee appointed by the governing body shall have jurisdiction over all matters not assigned by the rules to the referee, judges or other officials and shall have power to postpone events and give directions consistent with rules adopted for conducting any event. SW 1.2 At the Olympic Games and World Championships the FINA Bureau shall appoint the following minimum number of officials for the control of the competitions: • referee (2) • control-room supervisor(1) • judges of stroke (4) • starters (2) • chief inspectors of turns (2, 1 at each end of the pool) • inspectors of turns (1 at each end of each lane) • chief recorder (1) • clerks of course (2) • announcer (1) SW 1.2.1 For all other international competitions, the governing body shall appoint the same or fewer number of officials, subject to the approval of the respective regional or international authority where appropriate. SW 1.2.2 Where Automatic Officiating Equipment is not available, such equipment must be replaced by a chief timekeeper, one (1) timekeeper per lane and one (1) additional timekeeper. SW 1.2.3 A Chief Finish Judge and finish judges may be used when Automatic Equipment and/or digital watches are not used. SW 1.3 The swimming pool and the technical equipment for Olympic Games and World Championships shall be inspected and approved in due course prior to the Swimming competitions by the FINA Delegate together with a member of the Technical Swimming Committee. SW 1.4 Where underwater video equipment is used by television, the equipment must be operated by remote control and shall not obstruct the vision or path of swimmers and must not change the configuration of the pool or obscure the required FINA markings
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION SW 2 OFFICIALS SW2.1 Referee SW 2.1.1 The referee shall have full control and authority over all officials, approve their assignments, and instruct them regarding all special features or regulations related to the competitions. He shall enforce all rules and decisions of FINa and shall decide all questions relating to the actual conduct of the meet, and event or the competition, the final settlement of which is not otherwise covered by the rules sW 2.1.2 The referee may intervene in the competition at any stage to ensure that the FINA regulations are observed, and shall adjudicate all protests related to the ompetition in progress SW 2.1.3 When using finish judges without three(3)digital watches, the referee shall determine placing where necessary. Automatic Officiating Equipment, if available and operating shall be consulted as stated in SW 13 SW 2.1.4 The referee shall ensure that all necessary officials are in their respective posts for the conduct of the competition. He may appoint substitutes for any who are absent, incapable of acting or found to be inefficient. He may appoint additional officials if considered necessary SW 2.1.5 At the commencement of each event, the referee shall signal to the swimmers by a short series of whistles inviting them to remove all clothing except for swimwear, followed by a long whistle indicating that they should take their positions on the starting platform (or for backstroke swimming and medley relays to immediately enter the water). A second long whistle shall bring the backstroke and medley relay swimmer immediately to the starting position. When the swimmers and officials are prepared for the start, the referee shall gesture to the starter with a stretched out arm, indicating that the swimmers are under the starter's control. The stretched out arm shall stay in that position until the start is given sW 2.1.6 A disqualification for starting before the starting signal must be observed and confirmed by both the starter and the referee SW 2.1.7 The referee shall disqualify any swimmer for any other violation of the rules that he personally observes. The referee may also disqualify any swimmer for any violation reported to him by other authorised officials. All disqualifications are subject to the decision of the referee SW 2.2 Control-room Supervisor SW 2.2. 1 The Supervisor shall supervise the automatic timing operation including the review of video timing SW 2.2.2 The supervisor is responsible for checking the results from computer printouts Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 3 SW 2 OFFICIALS SW 2.1 Referee SW 2.1.1 The referee shall have full control and authority over all officials, approve their assignments, and instruct them regarding all special features or regulations related to the competitions. He shall enforce all rules and decisions of FINA and shall decide all questions relating to the actual conduct of the meet, and event or the competition, the final settlement of which is not otherwise covered by the rules. SW 2.1.2 The referee may intervene in the competition at any stage to ensure that the FINA regulations are observed, and shall adjudicate all protests related to the competition in progress. SW 2.1.3 When using finish judges without three (3) digital watches, the referee shall determine placing where necessary. Automatic Officiating Equipment, if available and operating shall be consulted as stated in SW 13. SW 2.1.4 The referee shall ensure that all necessary officials are in their respective posts for the conduct of the competition. He may appoint substitutes for any who are absent, incapable of acting or found to be inefficient. He may appoint additional officials if considered necessary. SW 2.1.5 At the commencement of each event, the referee shall signal to the swimmers by a short series of whistles inviting them to remove all clothing except for swimwear, followed by a long whistle indicating that they should take their positions on the starting platform (or for backstroke swimming and medley relays to immediately enter the water). A second long whistle shall bring the backstroke and medley relay swimmer immediately to the starting position. When the swimmers and officials are prepared for the start, the referee shall gesture to the starter with a stretched out arm, indicating that the swimmers are under the starter's control. The stretched out arm shall stay in that position until the start is given. SW 2.1.6 A disqualification for starting before the starting signal must be observed and confirmed by both the starter and the referee. SW 2.1.7 The referee shall disqualify any swimmer for any other violation of the rules that he personally observes. The referee may also disqualify any swimmer for any violation reported to him by other authorised officials. All disqualifications are subject to the decision of the referee. SW 2.2 Control-room Supervisor SW 2.2.1 The Supervisor shall supervise the automatic timing operation including the review of video timing. SW 2.2.2 The supervisor is responsible for checking the results from computer printouts
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION sW 2.2. 3 The supervisor is responsible for checking the relay exchange printout and reporting any early takeoffs to the referee SW 2.2. 4 The supervisor may review the video timing to confirm early take-off sW 2.2.5 The supervisor shall control withdrawals after the heats or finals, enter results on official forms list all new records established. and maintain scores where appropriate SW 2.3 Starter sW 2.3.1 The starter shall have full control of the swimmers from the time the referee turns the swimmers over to him( SW 2.1. 5)until the race has commenced. The start shall be given in accordance with SW 4 sW 2.3.2 The starter shall report a swimmer to the referee for delaying the start, for wilfully disobeying an order or for any other misconduct taking place at the start, but only the referee may disqualify a swimmer for such delay, wilful disobedience or misconduct. SW 2.3.3 The starter shall have power to decide whether the start is fair, subject only to the decision of the referee SW 2.3.4 When starting an event, the starter shall stand on the side of the pool within approximately five metres of the starting edge of the pool where the timekeepers can see and or hear the starting signal and the swimmers can hear the signal SW 2.4 Clerk of course sw 2.4.1 The clerk of course shall assemble swimmers prior to each event SW 2. 4.2 The clerk of course shall report to the referee any violation noted in regard to advertising(GR 6)and if a swimmer is not present when called sW 2.5 Chief Inspector of Turns SW 2.5. 1 The chief inspector of turns shall ensure that inspectors of turns fulfil their duties during the competition SW 2.6 Inspectors of Turns SW.6. 1 One Inspector of Turns shall be assigned to each lane at each end of the pool, to ensure swimmers comply with the relevant rules after the start, for each turn, and at the finish Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 4 SW 2.2.3 The supervisor is responsible for checking the relay exchange printout and reporting any early takeoffs to the referee. SW 2.2.4 The supervisor may review the video timing to confirm early take-off. SW 2.2.5 The supervisor shall control withdrawals after the heats or finals, enter results on official forms, list all new records established, and maintain scores where appropriate. SW 2.3 Starter SW 2.3.1 The starter shall have full control of the swimmers from the time the referee turns the swimmers over to him (SW 2.1.5) until the race has commenced. The start shall be given in accordance with SW 4. SW 2.3.2 The starter shall report a swimmer to the referee for delaying the start, for wilfully disobeying an order or for any other misconduct taking place at the start, but only the referee may disqualify a swimmer for such delay, wilful disobedience or misconduct. SW 2.3.3 The starter shall have power to decide whether the start is fair, subject only to the decision of the Referee. SW 2.3.4 When starting an event, the starter shall stand on the side of the pool within approximately five metres of the starting edge of the pool where the timekeepers can see and or hear the starting signal and the swimmers can hear the signal. SW 2.4 Clerk of Course SW 2.4.1 The clerk of course shall assemble swimmers prior to each event. SW 2.4.2 The clerk of course shall report to the referee any violation noted in regard to advertising (GR 6) and if a swimmer is not present when called. SW 2.5 Chief Inspector of Turns SW 2.5.1 The chief inspector of turns shall ensure that inspectors of turns fulfil their duties during the competition. SW 2.6 Inspectors of Turns SW 2.6.1 One Inspector of Turns shall be assigned to each lane at each end of the pool, to ensure swimmers comply with the relevant rules after the start, for each turn, and at the finish
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION SW 2.6.2 Jurisdiction for the Inspector of turns at the start end commences from the start signal until the completion of the first arm stroke, except in Breaststroke where it shall be the second arm stroke SW 2.6.3 For each turn jurisdiction for the Inspector of turns commences from the beginning of the last arm stroke before touching and ending with the completion of the first arm stroke after the turn, except in Breaststroke where it shall be the second arm stroke Sw 2.6.4 Jurisdiction for the Inspector of turns at the finish commences from the beginning of the last arm stroke before touching sW 2.6.5 When a Backstroke ledge is being used, each inspector at the starting end shall install and remove the ledge SW 2.6.6 In individual events of 800 and 1500 metres, each inspector of turns at the start and turning end of the pool shall record the number of laps completed by the swimmer in his/her lane. The swimmers shall be informed of the remaining number of laps to be completed by displaying "lap cards" showing odd numbers at the turning end of the pool. Electronic equipment may be used, including under water display SW 2.6.7 Each inspector at the starting end shall give a warning signal when the swimmer in his lane has two lengths plus five(5)metres to swim to finish in individual events of 800 and 1500 metres. The signal may be repeated after the turn until the swimmer has reached the five(5)metres mark on the lane rope. The warning signal ay be by whistle or be SW 2.6.8 Each inspector at the starting end shall determine, in relay events, whether the starting swimmer is in contact with the starting platform when the preceding swimmer touches the starting wall. When Automatic Equipment which judges relay take-offs is available, it shall be used in accordance with sw 13.1 SW 2.6.9 Inspectors of Turns shall report to the Referee any violation on signed cards detailing the event, lane number, and the infraction SW 2.7 Judges of Stroke SW 2.7.1 Judges of stroke shall be located on each side of the pool SW 2.7.2 Each judge of stroke shall ensure that the rules related to the style of swimming designated for the event are being observed, and shall observe the turns and the finishes to assist the inspectors of turns SW 2.7.3 Judges of Stroke shall report to the Referee any violation on signed cards detailing the event, lane number, and the infraction Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 5 SW 2.6.2 Jurisdiction for the Inspector of Turns at the start end commences from the start signal until the completion of the first arm stroke, except in Breaststroke where it shall be the second arm stroke. SW 2.6.3 For each turn, jurisdiction for the Inspector of Turns commences from the beginning of the last arm stroke before touching and ending with the completion of the first arm stroke after the turn, except in Breaststroke where it shall be the second arm stroke. SW 2.6.4 Jurisdiction for the Inspector of Turns at the finish commences from the beginning of the last arm stroke before touching. SW 2.6.5 When a Backstroke ledge is being used, each inspector at the starting end shall install and remove the ledge. SW 2.6.6 In individual events of 800 and 1500 metres, each inspector of turns at the start and turning end of the pool shall record the number of laps completed by the swimmer in his/her lane. The swimmers shall be informed of the remaining number of laps to be completed by displaying “lap cards” showing odd numbers at the turning end of the pool. Electronic equipment may be used, including under water display. SW 2.6.7 Each inspector at the starting end shall give a warning signal when the swimmer in his lane has two lengths plus five (5) metres to swim to finish in individual events of 800 and 1500 metres. The signal may be repeated after the turn until the swimmer has reached the five (5) metres mark on the lane rope. The warning signal may be by whistle or bell. SW 2.6.8 Each inspector at the starting end shall determine, in relay events, whether the starting swimmer is in contact with the starting platform when the preceding swimmer touches the starting wall. When Automatic Equipment which judges relay take-offs is available, it shall be used in accordance with SW 13.1. SW 2.6.9 Inspectors of Turns shall report to the Referee any violation on signed cards detailing the event, lane number, and the infraction. SW 2.7 Judges of Stroke SW 2.7.1 Judges of stroke shall be located on each side of the pool. SW 2.7.2 Each judge of stroke shall ensure that the rules related to the style of swimming designated for the event are being observed, and shall observe the turns and the finishes to assist the inspectors of turns. SW 2.7.3 Judges of Stroke shall report to the Referee any violation on signed cards detailing the event, lane number, and the infraction
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE alid as of 21 september 2017 DE NATATION SW2.8 Chief Timekeepe SW 2.8. 1 The chief timekeeper shall assign the seating positions for all timekeepers and the lanes for which they are responsible. It is advisable that there shall be three(3 timekeepers for each lane. If Automatic Officiating Equipment is not used there shall be two(2)additional timekeepers designated, either of whom shall be directed to replace a timekeeper whose watch did not start or stopped during an event, or who for any other reason is not able to record the time. When using digital watches, final time and place is determined by time SW 2.8.2 When only one(1)timekeeper per lane is available, an extra timekeeper must be assigned in case of a malfunction of a stopwatch. In addition the Chief Timekeeper must always record the time of the winner of each heat SW 2.8.3 The chief timekeeper shall collect from the timekeepers in each lane a card showing the times recorded and, if necessary, inspect their watches SW.8. 4 The chief timekeeper shall record or examine the official time on the card for SW2.9 Timekeepers SW 2.9.1 Each timekeeper shall take the time of the swimmers in the lane assigned to him in accordance with sw 113. the watches shall be certified correct to the satisfaction of the meet management committee SW 2.9.2 Each timekeeper shall start his watch at the starting signal, and shall stop it when the swimmer in his lane has completed the race. Timekeepers may be instructed by the chief timekeeper to record times at intermediate distances in races longer than SW 2.9.3 Promptly after the race, the timekeepers in each lane shall record the times of their watches on the card, give them to the chief timekeeper, and if requested present their watches for inspection. Their watches must be cleared at the short whistle of the Referee announcing the following race SW 2.9.4 Unless video timing is used, it may be necessary to use the full timekeepers even when Automatic Officiating Equipment is used SW 2.10 Chief Finish Judge- if required SW 2.10.1 The chief finish judge shall assign each finish judge his position and the placing to be SW 2.10.2 After the race, the chief finish judge shall collect signed result sheets from each finish judge and establish the result and placing which will be sent directly to the
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 6 SW 2.8 Chief Timekeeper SW 2.8.1 The chief timekeeper shall assign the seating positions for all timekeepers and the lanes for which they are responsible. It is advisable that there shall be three (3) timekeepers for each lane. If Automatic Officiating Equipment is not used there shall be two (2) additional timekeepers designated, either of whom shall be directed to replace a timekeeper whose watch did not start or stopped during an event, or who for any other reason is not able to record the time. When using digital watches, final time and place is determined by time. SW 2.8.2 When only one (1) timekeeper per lane is available, an extra timekeeper must be assigned in case of a malfunction of a stopwatch. In addition the Chief Timekeeper must always record the time of the winner of each heat. SW 2.8.3 The chief timekeeper shall collect from the timekeepers in each lane a card showing the times recorded and, if necessary, inspect their watches. SW 2.8.4 The chief timekeeper shall record or examine the official time on the card for each lane. SW 2.9 Timekeepers SW 2.9.1 Each timekeeper shall take the time of the swimmers in the lane assigned to him in accordance with SW 11.3. The watches shall be certified correct to the satisfaction of the meet Management Committee. SW 2.9.2 Each timekeeper shall start his watch at the starting signal, and shall stop it when the swimmer in his lane has completed the race. Timekeepers may be instructed by the chief timekeeper to record times at intermediate distances in races longer than 100 metres. SW 2.9.3 Promptly after the race, the timekeepers in each lane shall record the times of their watches on the card, give them to the chief timekeeper, and if requested present their watches for inspection. Their watches must be cleared at the short whistle of the Referee announcing the following race. SW 2.9.4 Unless video timing is used, it may be necessary to use the full complement of timekeepers even when Automatic Officiating Equipment is used. SW 2.10 Chief Finish Judge – if required SW 2.10.1 The chief finish judge shall assign each finish judge his position and the placing to be determined. SW 2.10.2 After the race, the chief finish judge shall collect signed result sheets from each finish judge and establish the result and placing which will be sent directly to the referee
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION SW 2.10.3 Where Automatic Officiating Equipment is used to judge the finish of a race, the chief finish judge must report the order of finish recorded by the Equipment after each race SW 2.11 Finish Judges- if required SW 2.11.1 Finish judges shall be positioned in elevated stands in line with the finish where they have at all times a clear view of the course and the finish line, unless they operate an Automatic Officiating device in their respective assigned lanes by depressing the"push-button"at the completion of the race SW 2.11.2 After each event the finish judges shall decide and report the placing of the swimmers according to the assignments given to them. Finish judges other than push button operators shall not act as timekeepers in the same event SW 2.12 Desk Control (other than for Olympic Games and World Championships) SW 2.12.1 The chief recorder is responsible for checking results from computer printouts or from results of times and placing in each event received from the referee The chief recorder shall witness the referee's signing the results sW.12.2 The recorders shall control withdrawals after the heats or finals enter results on official forms, list all new records established, and maintain scores where appropriate SW 2.13 Officials'Decision Making SW 2.13.1 Officials shall make their decision autonomously and independently of each other unless otherwise provided in the Swimming Rules SW3 SEEDING OF HEATS SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS The starting stations for all events in Olympic Games, World Championships, Regional Games and other FINA competitions shall be by seeding as follows SW3.1 Heats SW 3.1.1 The best competitive times of all entrants for the announced qualifying period prior to the entry deadline of the competition shall be submitted on entry forms or on-line, as requested, and listed in order of time by the Management Committee Swimmers who do not submit official recorded times shall be considered the slowest and shall be placed at the end of the list with a no time. Placement of swimmers with identical times or of more than one swimmer wi hes shall be determined by wimmers shall be placed in lanes according to the procedures set forth in following manner. Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 7 SW 2.10.3 Where Automatic Officiating Equipment is used to judge the finish of a race, the chief finish judge must report the order of finish recorded by the Equipment after each race. SW 2.11 Finish Judges – if required SW 2.11.1 Finish judges shall be positioned in elevated stands in line with the finish where they have at all times a clear view of the course and the finish line, unless they operate an Automatic Officiating device in their respective assigned lanes by depressing the "push-button" at the completion of the race. SW 2.11.2 After each event the finish judges shall decide and report the placing of the swimmers according to the assignments given to them. Finish judges other than pushbutton operators shall not act as timekeepers in the same event. SW 2.12 Desk Control (other than for Olympic Games and World Championships) SW 2.12.1 The chief recorder is responsible for checking results from computer printouts or from results of times and placing in each event received from the referee. The chief recorder shall witness the referee's signing the results. SW 2.12.2 The recorders shall control withdrawals after the heats or finals, enter results on official forms, list all new records established, and maintain scores where appropriate. SW 2.13 Officials’ Decision Making SW 2.13.1 Officials shall make their decision autonomously and independently of each other unless otherwise provided in the Swimming Rules. SW 3 SEEDING OF HEATS, SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS The starting stations for all events in Olympic Games, World Championships, Regional Games and other FINA competitions shall be by seeding as follows: SW 3.1 Heats SW 3.1.1 The best competitive times of all entrants for the announced qualifying period prior to the entry deadline of the competition shall be submitted on entry forms or on-line, as requested, and listed in order of time by the Management Committee. Swimmers who do not submit official recorded times shall be considered the slowest and shall be placed at the end of the list with a no time. Placement of swimmers with identical times or of more than one swimmer without times shall be determined by draw. Swimmers shall be placed in lanes according to the procedures set forth in SW 3.1.2 below. Swimmers shall be placed in trial heats according to submitted times in the following manner
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION sW 3.1.1.1 If one heat, it shall be seeded as a final and swum only during the final session SW3.1.1.2 If two heats, the fastest swimmer shall be seeded in the second heat. next fastest in the first heat next fastest in the second heat next in the first heat, etc SW 3.1.1.3 If three heats, except 400m, 800m and 1500m events, the fastest swimmer shall be placed in the third heat, next fastest in the second, next fastest in the first. The fourth fastest swimmer shall be placed in the third heat, the fifth in the second heat and the sixth fastest in the first heat the seventh fastest in the third heat et SW 3.1.1.4 If four or more heats, except 400m, 800m and 1500m events, the last three heats of the event shall be seeded in accordance with sw 3.1.1.3 above. The heat preceding the last three heats shall consist of the next fastest swimmers; the heat preceding the last four heats shall consist of the next fastest swimmers, etc. Lanes shall be assigned in descend- ing order of submitted times within each heat, in accordance with the pattern outlined in Sw 3.1.2 SW3.1.1.5 For 400m. 800m and 1500m events the last two heats of the event shall be seeded in accordance with Sw 3.1.1.2 SW 3.1.1.6 Exception: When there are two or more heats in an event, there shall be a minimum of three swimmers seeded into any one preliminary heat, but subsequent scratches may reduce the number of swimmers in such heat to less than three SW 3.1.1.7 Where a 10 lane pool is available and equal times are established for the 8 place in the heats of 800m and 1500m Freestyle events lane 9 will be used with a draw for lane 8 and lane 9. In case of three (3)equal times for 8 place, lane 9 and O will be used with a draw for lane 8, 9 and 0 sW 3.1.1.8 Where a 10 lane pool is not available SW 3.2.3 will apply SW 3.1.2 Except for 50 metre events in 50 metre pools, assignment of lanes shall be (number 1 lane being on the right side of the pool (0 when using pools with 10 lanes) when facing the course from the starting end)by placing the fastest swimmer or team in the centre lane in pool with an odd number of lanes, or in lane 3 or 4 respectively in pools having 6 or 8 lanes. In pools using 10 lanes, the fastest swimmer shall be placed in lane 4. The swimmer having the next fastest time is to be placed on his left, then alternating the others to right and left in accordance with the submitted times. Swimmers with identical times shall be assigned their lane positions by draw within the aforesaid pattern Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 8 SW 3.1.1.1 If one heat, it shall be seeded as a final and swum only during the final session. SW 3.1.1.2 If two heats, the fastest swimmer shall be seeded in the second heat, next fastest in the first heat, next fastest in the second heat, next in the first heat, etc. SW 3.1.1.3 If three heats, except 400m, 800m and 1500m events, the fastest swimmer shall be placed in the third heat, next fastest in the second, next fastest in the first. The fourth fastest swimmer shall be placed in the third heat, the fifth in the second heat, and the sixth fastest in the first heat, the seventh fastest in the third heat, etc SW 3.1.1.4 If four or more heats, except 400m, 800m and 1500m events, the last three heats of the event shall be seeded in accordance with SW 3.1.1.3 above. The heat preceding the last three heats shall consist of the next fastest swimmers; the heat preceding the last four heats shall consist of the next fastest swimmers, etc. Lanes shall be assigned in descend-ing order of submitted times within each heat, in accordance with the pattern outlined in SW 3.1.2 below. SW 3.1.1.5 For 400m, 800m and 1500m events, the last two heats of the event shall be seeded in accordance with SW 3.1.1.2. SW 3.1.1.6 Exception: When there are two or more heats in an event, there shall be a minimum of three swimmers seeded into any one preliminary heat, but subsequent scratches may reduce the number of swimmers in such heat to less than three. SW 3.1.1.7 Where a 10 lane pool is available and equal times are established for the 8th place in the heats of 800m and 1500m Freestyle events, lane 9 will be used with a draw for lane 8 and lane 9. In case of three (3) equal times for 8th place, lane 9 and 0 will be used with a draw for lane 8, 9 and 0. SW 3.1.1.8 Where a 10 lane pool is not available SW 3.2.3 will apply. SW 3.1.2 Except for 50 metre events in 50 metre pools, assignment of lanes shall be (number 1 lane being on the right side of the pool (0 when using pools with 10 lanes) when facing the course from the starting end) by placing the fastest swimmer or team in the centre lane in pool with an odd number of lanes, or in lane 3 or 4 respectively in pools having 6 or 8 lanes. In pools using 10 lanes, the fastest swimmer shall be placed in lane 4. The swimmer having the next fastest time is to be placed on his left, then alternating the others to right and left in accordance with the submitted times. Swimmers with identical times shall be assigned their lane positions by draw within the aforesaid pattern
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE Valid as of 21 September 2017 DE NATATION SW 3.1.3 When 50 metre events are contested in 50 metre pools, the races may be swum, at the discretion of the Management Committee, either from the regular starting end to the turning end or from the turning end to the starting end, depending upon such factors as existence of adequate Automatic Equipment, starter's position, etc. The Management Committee should advise swimmers of their determination well before the start of the competition. Regardless of which way the race is swum, the swimmers shall be seeded in the same lanes in which they would be seeded if they were both starting and finishing at the starting end SW3.2 Semi-Finals and Finals SW 3.2.1 In the semi-finals heats shall be assigned as in SW 3.1.1.2 SW 3.2.2 Where no preliminary heats are necessary, lanes shall be assigned in accordance with SW 3.1.2 above. Where preliminary heats or semi-finals have been held, lanes shall be assigned as in sw 3.1.2 based however, on times established in such heats sw 3.2.3 In the event that swimmers from the same or different heats have equal times registered to 1/100 second for either the eighth/tenth place or sixteenth/twentieth place depending on the use of 8 or 10 lanes, there shall be a swim-off to determine which swimmer shall advance to the appropriate finals. Such swim-off shall take place after all ivolved swimmers have completed their heats at a time agreed between the event management and the parties involved. Another swim-off shall take place if equal times are registered again. If required, a swim off will take place to determine 1 and 2 eserve if equal times are recorded sw3.2.4 Where one or more swimmers scratch from a semi-final or final reserves will be called in order of classifications in heats or semi-finals the event or events must be re-seeded and supplementary sheets must be issued detailing the changes or substitutions, as prescribed in SW 3.1.2 SW 3.2.5 For heats, semi-finals and finals, swimmers shall report to the First Cal Room at a time determined by the event management. After inspection, swimmers proceed to the final call-roon SW 3.3 In other competitions, the draw system may be used for assigning lane positions SW 4 THE START sw 4.1 The start in Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley races shall be with a dive On the long whistle(SW 2.1.5)from the referee the swimmers shall step onto the starting platform and remain there. On the starter,s command"take your marks", they shall immediately take up a starting position with at least one foot at the front of the starting platforms. the position of the hands is not relevant. When all swimmers are stationary, the starter shall give the starting signal Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 9 SW 3.1.3 When 50 metre events are contested in 50 metre pools, the races may be swum, at the discretion of the Management Committee, either from the regular starting end to the turning end or from the turning end to the starting end, depending upon such factors as existence of adequate Automatic Equipment, starter's position, etc. The Management Committee should advise swimmers of their determination well before the start of the competition. Regardless of which way the race is swum, the swimmers shall be seeded in the same lanes in which they would be seeded if they were both starting and finishing at the starting end. SW 3.2 Semi-Finals and Finals SW 3.2.1 In the semi-finals heats shall be assigned as in SW 3.1.1.2. SW 3.2.2 Where no preliminary heats are necessary, lanes shall be assigned in accordance with SW 3.1.2 above. Where preliminary heats or semi-finals have been held, lanes shall be assigned as in SW 3.1.2 based, however, on times established in such heats. SW 3.2.3 In the event that swimmers from the same or different heats have equal times registered to 1/100 second for either the eighth/tenth place or sixteenth/twentieth place depending on the use of 8 or 10 lanes, there shall be a swim-off to determine which swimmer shall advance to the appropriate finals. Such swim-off shall take place after all involved swimmers have completed their heats at a time agreed between the event management and the parties involved. Another swim-off shall take place if equal times are registered again. If required, a swim off will take place to determine 1st and 2nd reserve if equal times are recorded. SW 3.2.4 Where one or more swimmers scratch from a semi-final or final reserves will be called in order of classifications in heats or semi-finals. The event or events must be re-seeded and supplementary sheets must be issued detailing the changes or substitutions, as prescribed in SW 3.1.2. SW 3.2.5 For heats, semi-finals and finals, swimmers shall report to the First Call Room at a time determined by the event management. After inspection, swimmers proceed to the final call-room. SW 3.3 In other competitions, the draw system may be used for assigning lane positions. SW 4 THE START SW 4.1 The start in Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley races shall be with a dive. On the long whistle (SW 2.1.5) from the referee the swimmers shall step onto the starting platform and remain there. On the starter's command "take your marks", they shall immediately take up a starting position with at least one foot at the front of the starting platforms. The position of the hands is not relevant. When all swimmers are stationary, the starter shall give the starting signal
N, FEDERATION sWMM|NG2017-2021 INTERNATIONALE alid as of 21 september 2017 DE NATATION SW 4.2 The start in Backstroke and Medley Relay races shall be from the water. At the referee's first long whistle(SW 2.1.5), the swimmers shall immediately enter the water. At the Referee's second long whistle the swimmers shall return without undue delay to the starting position ( SW 6.1) When all swimmers have assumed their starting positions, the starter shall give the command"take your marks".When all swimmers are stationary, the starter shall give the starting signal SW 4.3 In Olympic Games, World Championships and other FINA events the command"Take your marks "shall be in English and the start shall be by multiple loudspeakers, mounted one at each starting platform SW 4.4 Any swimmer starting before the starting signal has been given, shall be disqualified. If the starting signal sounds before the disqualification is declared, the race shall continue and the swimmer or swimmers shall be disqualified upon completion of the race. If the disqualification is declared before the starting signal, the signal shall not be given, but the remaining swimmers shall be called back and start again. The Referee repeats the starting procedure beginning with the long whistle(the second one for Backstroke)as per SW 2.1.5 SW5 FREESTYLE SW5.1 Freestyle means that in an event so designated the swimmer may swim any style, except that in individual medley or medley relay events, freestyle means any style other than backstroke, breaststroke or butterfly SW 5.2 Some part of the swimmer must touch the wall upon completion of each length and at the finish SW.3 Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race except it shall be permissible for the swimmer to be completely submerged during the turn and for a distance of not more than 15 metres after the start and each turn. By that point, the head must have broken the surface SW 6 BACKSTROKE SW 6.1 Prior to the starting signal, the swimmers shall line up in the water facing the starting end, with both hands holding the starting grips. Standing in or on the gutter or bending the toes over the lip of the gutter is prohibited. When using a backstroke ledge at the start, the toes of both feet must be in contact with the end wall or face of the touchpad. Bending the toes over the top of the touchpad is prohibited SW 6.2 At the signal for starting and after turning the swimmer shall push off and swim upon his back throughout the race except when executing a turn as set forth in SW 6.5. The normal position on the back can include a roll movement of the body up to, but not including 90 degrees from horizontal. The position of the head is not relevant SW 6.3 Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race It is permissible for the swimmer to be completely sub-merged during the turn, and for a distance of not more than 15 metres after the start and each turn By that point the head must have broken the surface Version 12.09.2017
SWIMMING 2017 – 2021 Valid as of 21 September 2017 Version 12.09.2017 10 SW 4.2 The start in Backstroke and Medley Relay races shall be from the water. At the referee's first long whistle (SW 2.1.5), the swimmers shall immediately enter the water. At the Referee's second long whistle the swimmers shall return without undue delay to the starting position (SW 6.1). When all swimmers have assumed their starting positions, the starter shall give the command "take your marks". When all swimmers are stationary, the starter shall give the starting signal. SW 4.3 In Olympic Games, World Championships and other FINA events the command "Take your marks" shall be in English and the start shall be by multiple loudspeakers, mounted one at each starting platform. SW 4.4 Any swimmer starting before the starting signal has been given, shall be disqualified. If the starting signal sounds before the disqualification is declared, the race shall continue and the swimmer or swimmers shall be disqualified upon completion of the race. If the disqualification is declared before the starting signal, the signal shall not be given, but the remaining swimmers shall be called back and start again. The Referee repeats the starting procedure beginning with the long whistle (the second one for Backstroke) as per SW 2.1.5. SW 5 FREESTYLE SW 5.1 Freestyle means that in an event so designated the swimmer may swim any style, except that in individual medley or medley relay events, freestyle means any style other than backstroke, breaststroke or butterfly. SW 5.2 Some part of the swimmer must touch the wall upon completion of each length and at the finish. SW 5.3 Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race, except it shall be permissible for the swimmer to be completely submerged during the turn and for a distance of not more than 15 metres after the start and each turn. By that point, the head must have broken the surface. SW 6 BACKSTROKE SW 6.1 Prior to the starting signal, the swimmers shall line up in the water facing the starting end, with both hands holding the starting grips. Standing in or on the gutter or bending the toes over the lip of the gutter is prohibited. When using a backstroke ledge at the start, the toes of both feet must be in contact with the end wall or face of the touchpad. Bending the toes over the top of the touchpad is prohibited. SW 6.2 At the signal for starting and after turning the swimmer shall push off and swim upon his back throughout the race except when executing a turn as set forth in SW 6.5. The normal position on the back can include a roll movement of the body up to, but not including 90 degrees from horizontal. The position of the head is not relevant. SW 6.3 Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race. It is permissible for the swimmer to be completely sub-merged during the turn, and for a distance of not more than 15 metres after the start and each turn. By that point the head must have broken the surface