Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. Vhsl high school diving howto manual welcome to the high school diving season. National federation of state high school associations 2015. Explanatory memo for 2017 swimming rule changes interpretation swimming rules updated 14. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Im a high school and summer league referee and need a quick access rule book from time to time. High school students are eligible to obtain a license and officiate subvarsity and junior high contests as of the 201920 school year. Swimming and diving rules interpretations publishers note. The primary emphasis of a high school meet will be on the swimming events, but it. Rules mississippi high school activities association.
As a condition of a high school s participation in interscholastic athletics under. High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper. In addition, the ohsaa will provide rules books for coaches this year in keeping with. All rule changes in the bylaws from the previous year are shaded in grey. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms.
Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. National federation of state high school associations. Usoc usada the 2017 list of prohibited substances and methods is available on the websites listed above. The nfhs swimming and diving rules committee recommended and the nfhs board of directors approved the following changes to rule 332 with an immediate implementation date for the 200910 school year. Six rules changes approved in high school swimming, diving. Coaches, athletes and officials must adhere to all uhsaa and nfhs rules and regulations. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Swim officials the officials uniform for swimming and diving is a white shirt and navy blue slacks. High school swimmingdiving rules changes clarify proper race finis.
High school rules are very specific as to which dives may be performed, the order in which they must be performed, and the manner of performance. Rules 261 through 4, which were reorganized to clarify mandatory requirements versus recommendations. High performance swim suits and nfhs rule compliance. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials.
High school swimming and diving officials, get ready to relearn your rules books. District athletic board election results also announced. Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs including more than 7. The primary purpose of the meeting was to discuss problems which had resulted from high school contests which were organized by colleges and universities or by other clubs or promoters. High school swimming diving rules changes clarify proper race finish, official timing procedures for immediate release indianapolis, in april 14, 2020 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. In many cases, li ttle attention was paid to the eligibility rules of the high school. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an. Rules and regulations governing athletics a handbook for principals and athletic directors of schools that. The national high school federation and the kentucky high school athletic association require officials to enforce sportsmanship rules. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Swimming official forms world record form valid from 21.
Complete nfhs winter sports rule changes for 20192020 are. The rules are available at the offices of usa swimming or may be found online at the following websites. High school ncaa usms officiating virginia swimming. Ohsaa winter tournaments move from postponed to cancelled winter tournaments of wrestling, basketball and ice hockey will not be completed. 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.
Handbook kansas state high school activities association. Vhsl high school diving howto manual virginia swimming. Sports wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. The link to your download will be contained in your emailed receipt after purchase. High school swimming diving rules changes clarify proper race finish, official timing procedures posted on. High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience. The michigan high school athletic association, inc.
Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Figure 9 table was omitted from the previous rule book and has been reinserted to rule. Keep uptodate on changes in piaa athletics rules with rules bulletins. This manual is provided to improve the consistency of officiating high school swimming. A change in the kicks allowed for swimmers in the breaststoke highlight the six rule changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs in swimming. Many elements of high school diving competition will be familiar, but the brief refresher course that follows may prove helpful. The prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the rules for swimming and diving competition.
A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Officiating information kentucky high school athletic. Tennesee swimmers lead assault on girls swimming records. As in previous years, the wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible continues and is. Contest rules is the official uil rulebook and covers information more detailed. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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 coaches and the occasional stroke and turn judgei had one coach tell me this wasnt the official book since it was an e book so i suspended the meet while he went and got his. As such, they must exercise a high level of selfdiscipline, independence. High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience regarding. Indianapolis, in january 30, 2020 revised rules for roster submissions and penalties assessed to the team bench are among the most prominent high school volleyball rules changes for the upcoming 202021 season. The following rules and regulations are applicable to coaches and administrators for iowa girls high school sports. Apr 14, 2020 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. Swimming and diving rules committee welcomes new members 2 teams supporting teams.
Rules meetings rule meeting attendance viewing for head coaches is mandatory. Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted. The national federation of state high school associations. Swimming and diving rules changes clarify proper race. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Missouri state high school activities association the mshsaa promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens who make positive contributions to their community and support the democratic principles of our state and nation. Rule 331 recommends that all swimmers and divers wear suits of identical. Swimming plan excerpt from uil constitution and contest rules. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and development of positive relationships.
The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. All but 11 of the ohsaas 815 member high schools cast their ballot during annual referendum voting process. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. Key points for high school swimming officials be knowledgeable of nfhs swimming rules. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. High school associations 201920 nfhs swimming and diving rules powerpoint. It is based on the premise that the purpose of swimming officials at a meet is to ensure fair competition for all competitors in accordance with the rules established by the nfhs. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. Seeding is a process of ranking competitors according to sub mitted times. Rule 272b, which adds the prohibition of the backstroke starting ledge to the rules so that there is no question that the equipment is not permitted in high school swimming. Each swimmer must have equaled or bettered the qualifying time in a bona fide high school varsity meet 2. All of us have worked hard to create a sense of teamwork, respect, responsibility, and perspective.