Piaa 20202021 and 20212022 classification parameters. For your convenience, weve made the technical diving rulebook available here online. Rule change uniforms 331, 332, 332 penalties, 333, 333 and 334 penalties. High school students are eligible to obtain a license and officiate subvarsity and junior high contests as of the 201920 school year. The bombers placed second in the 200yard medley relay 1. Additional language was added to define the end wall. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. This was among the high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 202021 school year that were approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs board of directors. Used frequently throughout rule 9 of the rules book, a diving session refers to one of the various levels preliminary, semifinal and final within an 11dive competition, while a diving round is the completion of one dive by each participant. A row in the figure 9 table was omitted from the previous rule book and has been reinserted to rule 941d. Ahsaa news high school swimmingdiving rules changes.
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. The alterations for the usa swimming checkmark logo were made to the uniform code under rules 333 and 334c regarding accepted and prohibited. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. High school officiating for 201920 swimming season swimming rules changes. The rule was updated to comply with current industry standards. High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper race finis. Rule 331 recommends that all swimmers and divers wear suits of identical coloring and. The school administration and game officials shall notify the state office the following business day. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. If youre looking for a free download links of 201516 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. Swimming and diving rules changes clarify proper race. Written report is mandated, as required procedurally with a first offense. A competitor has legally completed the race once heshe touches the touchpad or the finish end.
Before the meet begins, the referee should survey the pool, paying particular attention to the following. Judging high school diving as subjective as the process. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. Clarify proper race finish, official timing procedures. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for. High school associations 201819 nfhs basketball rules power point. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Amendments to nfhs rules as stated will be considered official for mcps competitions. High school swimming and diving officials, get ready to relearn your rules books. Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Other institutions such as the ncaa, usa diving, and the aau. A diver that does not get the height in his hurdle should not score as high as a diver that uses the board. In utah high school diving has been removed as a sport.
All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. After each of these rounds, divers are cut, or removed from the competition. High school associations 201920 nfhs swimming and diving rules powerpoint rules changes. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition.
Since swimmers may now finish the race by contacting the end wall or touchpad, a more complete definition of what constitutes the end wall was necessary. Tennesee swimmers lead assault on girls swimming records. The diving referee, or hisher designee, should check the diving scoresheets for the following. High performance swim suits and nfhs rule compliance.
Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. The standard penalty for a second offense within one year of the initial offense, is school membership sanction and the violator is subject to a multidate suspension. National federation of state high school associations swimming. Used frequently throughout rule 9 of the rules book, a diving session refers to one of the various levels preliminary, semifinal and final within an 11dive competition, while a diving round is the completion of one dive by each. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The 20192020 mcps high school athletics handbook contains the regulations governing all interscholastic athletics, including swimmingand diving. State high school associations the nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs, which is the governing body for most high school. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. Rule 3 of the 20192020 nfhs swimming and diving rules book.
Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. The changes, coming to the high school swimming rule book that will go into effect immediately, starting with the 20202021 season, also affects divers. New interpretations in situation play rulings and situations brought up. Indianapolis providing more clarity on a proper race finish and official timing procedures are among the noteworthy high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 202021. A swimmer with special needs may request customization through hisher school to the state association. Contest rules is the official uil rulebook and covers information more detailed than. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including. Judging high school diving as subjective as the process is, judging diving can be easy. The technical diving rulebook is available via the links below. This is performed as a courtes y to the diver and hisher coach. Policy regarding removal of diving boards by school district. According to the 201819 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, swimming and diving is the 10thmost popular sport for boys with 6,638 participants in 7,704 schools, and the eighthmost popular sport for girls with 173,088 participants in 8,007 schools. The primary responsibility for accuracy of the diving scoresheet lies with the diver and coach. Usa swimmingvirginia swimmingcertified officials, in good standing, may officiate any vhsl swim meet by virtue of their usa swimming certification.
High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience regarding. The national federation of state high school s nfhs swimming and diving rules book governs the swimming program. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Rule 1 has been reorganized to more accurately reflect and define meet specifications and organization. It is a balk if, in the diving referees opinion, after a diver assumes the starting position the diver makes an obvious attempt to start the approach or press and stops and from that position interrupts the continuous execution of the dive prior to the water entry. According to the 201819 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, swimming and diving is the 10thmost popular sport for boys with 6,638 participants in 7,704 schools, and the eighth. This manner of competition is only used in high school competition.
High school ncaa usms officiating virginia swimming. National federation of state high school associations the nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. The national federation of state high school associations. The championship format of high school diving includes a preliminary round five dives, semifinals three dives and finals three dives. Comments on rules revisions see page 94, 95 of rules book. Clarifies and consolidates terminology and reorganizes sections to reflect the order in which rules appear in the rules book. The high school rule book has put emphasis on the hurdle and since it is the last part of the approach, it should factor into your total score.
National federation of state high school associations. If a violation of warmup procedures or the uniform rule is observed, the violation should be brought to the attention of the swimmers coach. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Key points for high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming rules. High school swimming receives six new rule changes. A legal finish now requires the competitor to contact either the touchpad or the finish end according to the finish rules pertaining to the stroke being swum. 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. It was the schools 11 th straight championship and upped its statebest swimming and diving titles to 40 overall. Contains the official rules for swimming and diving, and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport.
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