GR19 |
SWIMWEAR |
GR19.1 |
General Swimsuit Rules |
GR19.1.1 |
The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all swimmers shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports discipline. |
GR19.1.2 |
Swimsuits worn by Competitors in Open Events, including ‘& Over’ events, conducted in NSW by Swimming NSW and any member Associations shall be non-transparent and conform to the following design: |
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- All swimsuits must be FINA approved;
or
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GR19.1.3 |
Swimmers may wear swimsuits provided the suits meet the following criteria: |
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- Men’s swimsuits are limited to one (1) suit that covers at most the body surface from hips to knee. Swimsuits may not extend above the waist or below the knees;
- Women’s swimsuits are limited to one (1) suit that is of “open back” and “open shoulder” designs that may extend down to the knee. Swimsuits must not extend below the knees.
- No zippers or other fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie.
- Swimsuits must be of textile material and must not contain any non textile material such as polyurethane or neoprene.
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GR19.1.4 |
Swimsuits worn by competitors in Age Group (18 & under) Events conducted in NSW by Swimming NSW and any Member Associations shall be non-transparent and conform to the following design: |
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- Men’s swimsuits are limited to one (1) suit that covers at most the body surface from hips to knee. Swimsuits may not extend above the waist or below the knees;
- Women’s swimsuits are limited to one (1) suit that is of “open back” and “open shoulder” designs that may extend down to the knee. Swimsuits must not extend below the knees.
- No zippers or other fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie.
- Swimsuits must be of textile material and must not contain any non textile material such as polyurethane or neoprene.
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GR19.1.5 |
The Referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any swimmer whose swimsuit does not comply with this Rule. |
GR19.1.6 |
Swimsuits are limited to one (1) suit. |