Hawaii high school athletics association hhsaa tournament information, news and photos. The nfhs appreciates your dedication to the sports of swimming and diving and water polo and the students we serve. A row in the figure 9 table was omitted from the previous rule book and has been reinserted. Nfhs rule 417 requires state officials to dress in the same attire as approved by the state association.
The diving referee may confer with a member of the diving panel regarding a possible unsatisfactory dive. It is recommended all swimmers and divers on the team wear suits of identical coloring and pattern. This much easier and faster than searching through a paper rule book. Eligibility rules for all participants are defined in mpssaa bylaw. I keep my kindle loaded with the e book version of the nfhs rule book handy in a zip lock bag for those know it all. Unless specifically stated, all rules and regulations stipulated in the nfhs swimming and diving rule book will be followed. Refer to, and be familiar with, nfhs rule 33 concerning the requirements for uniforms. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including. The referee should be familiar with best practices for swimmers and divers. 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. Those coaches who do not receive a grade of 90% or better must take the kshsaa test ii.
Athletes serve as role models and representatives of their sport, school, and state association. Be consistent in the application of the rules at all times and at all levels of competition. All recommendations were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. 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. I really like the nfl swimming at diving rule book app. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate. 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 school year. Have ready access to an nfhs swimming and diving rules book, whistle, notepad, penpencil, and appropriate forms to record false starts, relay takeoff violations, finish order cards, etc. Nfhs rule ook, ihsa swimming and diving terms and conditions, ihsa swimming and diving bulletin, ihsa swimming and diving online rules video. Reorganized swimming diving rules address event clarity, definition. 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. Nfhs swimming and diving situations rule 332 situation. Tennesee swimmers lead assault on girls swimming records.
The rules meeting was held in an online format to comply with current health safety guidelines. Swim officials the officials uniform for swimming and diving is a white shirt and navy blue slacks. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. This is the worst rule book ever written nfhs please edit this book and delete all the useless verbiage it is. 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. Following completion of the first heat of the 200 im, with all swimmers out of the pool and the next heat waiting to be called to the starting platform, the coach of team a approaches the referee to. Educationbased activities is a great platform that provides an opportunity to discuss appropriate behavior and attire. Each team shall be permitted an equal number of additional entries in a pool with eight lanes or more. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. This rules revision, which affects the finish of all strokes used in swimming, was one of two swimming and four diving changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its march 2426 meeting in indianapolis. High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper race finis. Rule 33 was reorganized to identify penalty protocol for specific uniform violations. Diving 2017 2021 valid as of september 2017 version 12.
This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sports of swimming and diving for the youth of our nation. While nfhs rules do not require the official to notify the coach in matters of information on the suit, the official could and perhaps should so the coach can join the educational team process. This course explores the elements of professional development and the fundamentals of officiating strokes and turns. Ihsa swimming and diving important dates officials girls boys. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to. Fina marking shall be legal for nfhs competition unless they have more than one manufacturers logo. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor.
Download 201516 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf ebook. These are excellent opportunities to address legal attire and for the. The 201920 rules book changed the definition of the finish of the race by permitting the. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and. The link to your download will be contained in your emailed receipt after purchase. The nfhs is dedicated to providing a safe environment for its members and the swimming and diving community. Supervision, safety suggestions for pacesprint lane practices, lane selection and other pertinent issues are highlighted to aid in the organization and precautionary measures suggested, prior to hosting a meet. The officiating swimming and diving course was developed by the nfhs in conjunction with the national interscholastic swim coaches association nisca and usa diving.
All current language addressing suit coverage was moved to rule 332. Contains the official rules for swimming and diving, and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. These topics were among those discussed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its annual meetingmarch2223, where a total of six rules changes were recommended for approval. High performance swim suits and nfhs rule compliance. National federation of state high school associations. Should if individuals or teams are be in violation of this rule, officials are encouraged to contact the head coach of the offending.
Download 201516 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf. Associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its annual meeting march 2223, where a total of six rules changes were recommended for approval. Introduce themselves to the coaches from all participating teams. Consistent with the diving referees capability of consulting with a designated member of the judging panel concerning a possible fail dive.
Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2. Rules exam requirement for coaches coaches online test november 11, 2019 thru december, 2019 all senior high coaches whose teams participate in swimming diving must successfully complete the nfhs exam i. In 2018, the committee mandated premeet coaches and athlete meetings. Easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate access. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. The number of team entries permitted in swimming and diving events shall be the same. Go to the water polo section of the publication library to view the water polo rules book. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs swimming and diving rules should contact. Having it on my a droid phone allows my to verbally give a search word and i can quickly reference what i am looking for. With the exception of diving judges, all officials used for competition must. This rules revision, which affects the finish of all strokes used in swimming, was one of two swimming and four diving changes recommended by the national federation of state high school. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.
These topics were among those discussed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs swimming and diving rules committee at its annual meeting march 2223, where a total of. The nfhs swimming and diving committee has addressed this concern in the previous two years by including commentary in the 201718, 201819 and 201920 points of emphasis of the swimming and diving rules book. Illinois officials exam questions come from the most current publications of the following sources. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. At least one mshsaa registered official shall be used to officiate interscholastic competition. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. A competitor shall not be permitted to participate wearing a suit. Sandy searcy nfhs director of sports swimming and diving and water polo rules editornational interpreter. Nfhs swimming diving 2014 swimming and diving rules interpretations thursday, august 15, 20 publishers note. Read 201819 nfhs swimming and diving rules book pdf by nfhs online ebook published by isbn. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
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