Four strokes, or styles of swimming, are contested at swimming meets. Scottish swimming water polo committee issue 3 november 2014 regulations page 4 of 22 wp1. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. In one of the seminal matches in eastern water polo history, on november, 1977, pittsburg faced bucknell at the joseph c. Swimming and diving finish rules best practices 201920 swimming and diving. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. M ust have your physical complete before the first day of training august 24, 2020.
This rules revision, which affects the finish of all strokes used in swimming, was one of two swimming and four diving changes recommended. National federation of state high school associations. This is defined as the vertical portion of the pool, contiguous surfaces of the deck and overflow gutter, the front portion of the starting block or platform, or the touchpad at the end of the. Wait until the area is clear before diving, and then swim away promptly to avoid being hit by another diver. Northern tigers swimming affiliated to swimming south africa p. The nfhs appreciates your dedication to the sport of water polo and the students we serve.
The rules require a minimum of two shot clocks, each located at one corner of the pool see rule 12 and the diagram on page 147 of the nfhs water polo rules book for location of shot clocks. Swimming and diving rules interpretations publishers note. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the u. Girls swimming, diving 16 commits brianna buckle, mater dei, butterfly, assumption college.
The british gas gbr womens under 19 water polo team are headed to ostia, italy to compete in the len european u19s water polo championships. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Swimming and diving distance conversion chart nfhs. The finish rules require the swimmer to touch some part of the pool structure at the finish end of the pool in order to have completed the race. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings, and attend rules meetings regularly as required by the state association or officials association to stay informed regarding current rules. C larifies that a meet committee and meet director are only required for championship meets.
The nfhs swimming and diving rules committee meets. The rule is broadened to ban communication with team personnel by a. High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper race finis. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. The 201920 rules book changed the definition of the finish of the race by permitting the swimmer to finish at the end wall, not the touchpad. Use of electronic devices by a coach to communicate with a players in the pool is prohibited. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The nfhs is the national governing body of high school sports. If this is not taken care of before the start of training, you will be removed from the class and not be allowed to participate in varsity swimming, diving, or water polo for the 20202021 school year. To accept the cookies and close this banner, please click the button on the right.
This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport of water polo for the youth of our nation. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sports of swimming and diving for the youth of our nation. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Download 201516 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf ebook. As a former olympic swimmer 200meter butterfly and swim coach, never have i subscribed to the theory of some swim coaches that water polo is detrimental to the development of competitive swimmers. This additional language provides clarity on what constitutes the end wall, said sandy searcy, nfhs director of sports and liaison to the swimming and diving rules committee. Other meets are administered by the referee or other officials appropriate to the type of meet. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Reorganizes water condition requirements and provides directives for noncompliant conditions.
The referee must report this deficiency immediately to the administrator in charge to see if it is possible to remedy this deficiency before the game. Officiating swimming and diving the officiating swimming and diving course was developed by the nfhs in conjunction with the national interscholastic swim coaches association nisca and usa diving. These books are designed to explain all aspects of the game. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Water polo australia and aoc join the fight against rampant bushfires. High school associations 201920 nfhs swimming and diving rules powerpoint rules changes major editorial changes. Swimming and diving rules sportspectator guides were created to fill the educational needs of the novice fan. It helps to promote a level playing field by assuring consistency in the equipment being used in nfhs sanctioned interscholastic competition.
Nfhs 2012 rules ncaa 201214 rules prepared august 20, 2012 note. This course explores the elements of professional development and the fundamentals of officiating strokes and turns. Welcome to splash zone, the homepage for nfhs swimming and diving and water polo officials information. High school associations 201617 swimming and diving rules powerpoint rules changes points of emphasis major editorial changes.
The following listing of the comparison of the nfhs and ncaa water polo rules has been prepared for convenience to officials and coaches. The usa swimming rule book is the official publication of usa swimming. Never dive when more than one person is on the diving board because horseplay can lead to injury. Master freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke for your fastest swimming swim speed series taormina sheila 4. The referee instructs timers to stop their watchespush their backup buttons when the swimmer, at the end of the race, touches a the touchpad, b the front of the starting platform, c the wall. Sandy searcy nfhs director of sports swimming and diving and water polo rules editornational interpreter. Rule 835 requires the swimmers to contact the finish end in accordance with the finish rules applicable to each stroke. The new rules book clarifies that backstroke wedges are not.
They are used by coaches, officials, players and many fans who wish to know more about the rules of the game. She would like as much input as possible so she has an accurate reflection of the opinion of the majority of the coaches. Key points for all high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming rules. An accommodation may be permitted provided it does not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk or. The officiating swimming and diving course was developed by the nfhs in conjunction with the national interscholastic swim coaches association nisca and usa diving. Thank you national federation of state high school associations.
With the world championships just three months away, title contenders in. Note the water polo rulebook is part of the swimming and diving rulebook. Rules books which are published by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs contain the official rules for high school sports. Schools were sent a 201819 nfhs swimming and diving. This location in the center of the course provides the optimum view of the field of play for the score table personnel and for communication between the referees and the score table personnel. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit splash zone frequently for new and valuable information. Water polo provides a wonderful complement to the sport of swimming. Reorganizes water condition requirements and provides directives for non compliant conditions. Water polo league first as a player and later as a refereehe and roy copley used to be a wellknown double act. Swimmers race a variety of distances, ranging from 25 yards or meters to 1600 yards.
Each stroke has specific rules as to how swimmers may propel themselves through the water. Contact us nts swimming nts swimming swimming diving. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant, caught in the tragic. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs, which is. Although helpful to identify differences, only the current published rules books for the respective organizations are official. Sep 08, 2016 malcolm crofts past president of notts asa sadly passed away last friday. Trees pool for the eastern water polo league southern. Download 201516 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf. These bitesized essays on affirmative horse training, rescue stories, and gray mare thoughts are geared toward encouraging creative, affirmative partnerships. Appendix c page 86201516 nfhs water polo rules direction of the attacking team and shall point with the other arm diagonal to the body to the 5meter line usually to.
Proper race finish, official timing procedures clarified. Clarifies the recommendation for posting team scores through a meet. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. As the national governing body for the sport of swimming, usa swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. The nfhs appreciates your dedication to the sports of swimming and diving and water polo and the students we serve.
The new rules book clarifies that backstroke wedges are not allowed in any high school competitions. The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. The past week was filled with headlines that had people talking not just about pool swimming, but water polo and diving. Hawaii high school athletics association hhsaa tournament information, news and photos. Go to the water polo section of the publication library to view the water polo rules book. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. Tennesee swimmers lead assault on girls swimming records. Penny dipomazio is on the nfhs swimming and diving rules committee and has asked that i send out the following information to all our members. Go into water feet first to check the depth before considering diving. The purpose of the authenticating mark program is to insure equipment conforms to nfhs rules and requirements for contest played under the nfhs rules. Water polo website the fosh to simulate ncaa, conference tournament results. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
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