FINA RULES

PART II

GENERAL RULES

GR 5 SWIMWEAR

GR 5.5 Before any swimsuit of new design, construction or material is used in competition, the manufacturer of such
swimsuit must submit the swimwear to FINA and obtain approval of FINA.

..

BY-LAWS


BL 7 ADVERTISING AT FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND FINA COMPETITIONS

BL 7.1.2 Caps:
One (1) manufacturers logo of a maximum of 20 square centimetres on the FRONT.
One (1) FINA Partners logo of the size decided by FINA from case to case on the left side.
One (1) flag and country name (code) of the size of 32 square centimetres on the right side.
Athletes name of the size of 20 square centimetres on the right side.


BL 8.3.7 Open Water Swimming

BL 8.3.7.1 For the Olympic Games and World Championships each member may enter a
maximum of two (2) males and two (2) females per event.

BL 8.3.7.2 World Championships
In events of 10 km and under it is mandatory for the head or cap to display on each side the
national-three letter code and may display the swimmers national flag. The country code
shall be a minimum of 0.04m in height.

BL 8.3.7.3 Olympic Games

BL 8.3.7.3.1 Only events in 10km will be held for both Men and Women.

BL 8.3.7.3.2 Qualification for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

5
th
FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships 2008
The first ten (10) finalists from the 10km event men and women will qualify.

Continental Representation
The first eligible finisher in the 10km event Men and Women from each of the five (5)
Continental Championships will qualify.
In the event that a NF/NOC has previously qualified one (1) or two (2) swimmers, the
selection process will move to the next eligible finisher in the Continental
Championships event to ensure that each of these competitions yields a competitor.

Host nation
One (1) male and one (1) female marathon swimmer from the Host nation, if not previously
qualified, will qualify.

If the Host nation qualifies two (2) athletes through the Point 1 above or one (1) athlete through
the Point 2 above, then this slot will be added to Point 4 and allow it to yield an additional 10
th

qualification place.

FINA Olympic Marathon Swim Qualifier
NFs/NOCs not having qualified swimmers through points 1, 2 or 3 above may elect to send two (2)
athletes per event. Each NF/NOC will qualify only one (1) athlete (per event). All remaining
qualification places will be filled at this competition. The swimmers already qualified through points
1, 2 or 3 may participate in this competition.


BL 8.3.8 Diving

BL 8.3.8.3 Olympic Games
BL 8.3.8.3.1 General
BL 8.3.8.3.1.1
An NF/NOC may enter up to two (2) divers for each individual event (springboard or platform) and up to two (2) divers
in each synchronised diving event (springboard or platform) on the same height, for which the divers and/or federation
team is qualified.

2008 Olympic Qualification System:
Phase I
FINA World Championships, Melbourne (AUS) 2007
Individual Diving Events: 3 Metre and 10 Metre Men and Women
12 Finalists (earned qualification positions for their NF/NOC)
Synchronised Diving Events: 3 Metre and 10 Metre Men and Women
Top Three (3) Finalists plus the host nation (CHN)
Phase II
FINA World Cup 2008, Beijing (CHN)
Individual Diving Events: 3 Metre and 10 Metre Men and Women
18 Semi-Finalists (earned qualification positions for their NF/NOC to a maximum of two (2) per
NF/NOC)
To qualify for the remaining ranked placings, those divers competing in the World Cup will dive on Day
6, or in accordance with the agreed schedule of the World Cup programme, representing their NF/NOC
to secure a provisional placing.

Note: A point standard will be established for each individual event for Men and Women.
Synchronised Diving Events: 3 Metre and 10 Metre Men and Women
Top Four (4) placed teams, excluding those teams previously qualified in Phase I.



BL 8.3.10 Water Polo
For Water Polo, an entry of a maximum of thirteen (13) players may be accepted.

BL 8.3.10.1 Qualification for Olympic Games - Men

BL 8.3.10.1.1 The competition shall be between a maximum of twelve (12) teams selected in
the following manner:

BL 8.3.10.1.2 Automatically one (1) team from the Continental Championships of the
five (5) continents OR IF ALREADY QUALIFIED AT THE 12
TH
FINA WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS MELBOURNE 2007 (BL 8.3.10.1.4) THEN THE NEXT RANKED
TEAM FROM THE CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL QUALIFY. The Host
Country will be the representative of that continent.

BL 8.3.10.1.3 The first team from the preceding years World League. If this team has
already qualified as the continental representative (BL 8.3.10.1.2) OR IF ALREADY
QUALIFIED AT THE 12
TH
FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MELBOURNE 2007
(BL 8.3.10.1.4) then the next ranked team from the World League qualifies.

BL 8.3.10.1.4 The first three (3) teams from the preceding World Championships. If
anyone of these three (3) teams has already qualified as the continental representative (BL
8.3.10.1.2) or from the preceding years World League(BL 8.3.10.1.3), the next ranked team
from its respective continent qualifies.

BL 8.3.10.1.5 The other three (3) teams are to come from the highest placed teams at the
Olympic Games Qualification Tournament - Men.

BL 8.3.10.1.6 If, for any reason, no team enters from a continent, or if there is an unfilled
vacancy from among the teams qualified from the preceding years World League or preceding
World Championship, the next ranking team(s) will then be taken in order from their placing at
the Olympic Games Qualification Tournament Men.


BL 9.3 Water Polo

BL 9.3.1 The competition shall be between a maximum of eight (8) teams selected in the following
manner: automatically the first three (3) teams from the preceding World Championships and one (1)
team from the Continental Championships of the five (5) continents. The Host Country will be the
representative of that continent. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by the next highest ranked teams
from the continental qualification tournaments or Continental championships, with the following
rotation: Asia, Americas, Africa, Oceania, and Europe.




PART III

SWIMMING RULES



SW 7 BREASTSTROKE

SW 7.4 During each complete cycle, some part of the swimmer's head shall break the surface of the water.
After the start and after each turn, the swimmer may take one arm stroke completely back to the legs. The head must
break the surface of the water before the hands turn inward at the widest part of the second stroke. A single downward
dolphin kick followed by a breaststroke kick is permitted while wholly submerged. Following which, all movements of
the legs shall be simultaneous and in the same horizontal plane without alternating movement.


Interpretation:

A dolphin kick is not part of the cycle and is only permitted at the start and turn whilst the arms are pulling back to
the legs or after the arm pull whilst wholly submerged followed by a breaststroke kick.




In the French version of the Handbook, this rule should read as follows:

SW 7.4 Pendant chaque cycle complet, une partie quelconque de la tte du nageur doit couper la
surface de l'eau. Aprs le dpart et aprs chaque virage, le nageur peut faire un mouvement de bras se
prolongeant jusqu'aux jambes. La tte doit couper la surface de l'eau avant que les mains ne se tournent vers
l'intrieur au moment de la phase la plus large de la seconde traction. Un unique mouvement de dauphin vers le
bas suivi d'un mouvement de brasse est autoris pendant la submersion totale. Ensuite, tous les mouvements
des jambes doivent tre simultans et dans le mme plan horizontal sans mouvement altern.




PART V

DIVING

RULES CLARIFICATION

D 1 GENERAL

D 1.6 Degree of Difficulty
D 1.6.4 In calculating the degree of difficulty for dives with twists, the following need to be noted:

- Dives with somersault and twists can only be executed in position A, B or C,
- Dives with 1 or 1 somersaults and twists can only be executed in position D,
- Dives with 2 or more somersaults and twists can only be executed in position B or C, and
- Armstand dives with 1, 1 or 2 somersaults and twists can only be executed in position D.

Clarification: The last explanation must read as follows Armstand dives with 1, 1 or 2 somersaults and one or
more twists can only be executed in position D.


D 3 COMPETITION FORMAT
D 3.7 Synchronised diving

D 3.7.5 The Women's competitions comprise five (5) rounds of dives from at least four (4) groups, with at least
one dive forward facing, and which shall not be in a standing position on the springboard.


D 3.7.6 The Men's competitions comprise six (6) rounds of dives from at least four (4) groups, with at least one
dive forward facing, and which shall not be in a standing position on the springboard. Within the six (6) rounds, a
group cannot be used more than twice.

Clarification: When two or more forward facing dives are performed one maybe standing. (It is possible to execute
up to 5 forward facing dives. For example: 101 B / 301 B / 107 B / 307 C / 5154 B and 207 C = four
different groups, no group more than twice).


D 9 JUDGING SYNCHRONISED DIVING

D 9.7 When either or both divers perform a dive other than that announced, the Referee shall declare the dive a
failed dive.

D 9.8 When an execution judge considers that a dive of a different number has been performed by a diver, the
judge shall award zero (0) points notwithstanding that the Referee has not declared it to be a failed dive. If both
execution judges of one diver award zero (0) points, the Referee shall declare the dive a failed dive.

Clarification: If the referee declares a failed dive, zero (0) points are awarded by all nine (9) judges.


FINA DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY FORMULA & COMPONENTS

Unfortunately, in the FINA Handbook 2005 2009, Appendix 1 of DD table (pages 195-196) the points are missing.
In addition please note that a new dive 4 Inward Somersault can be used now.
In the next pages you can find the amended tables.

APPENDIX 1
FINA DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY / FORMULA AND COMPONENTS
Degree of Difficulty (DD) is calculated by adding: A + B + C + D + E

A Somersaults
0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4
1m and 5m 0.9 1.1 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.0 -
3m and 7 m 1.0 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.3 2.8 3.5
10 m 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.9 2.1 2.5 2.7 3.5

B Flight Position For flying dives add fly position (E) to either (B) or (C) position
0 - 1 Somersault 1 - 2 Somersault 2 Somersault 3 - 3 Somersault 4
F
w
d
B
ac
k
R
ev
In
w
Ar
m
F
w
d
B
ac
k
R
ev
In
w
Ar
m
F
w
d
B
ac
k
R
ev
In
w
Ar
m
F
w
d
B
ac
k
R
ev
In
w
Ar
m
F
w
d
In
w
C =
Tuck
0.
1
0.
1
0.
1
-
.3
0.
1
0 0 0 0.
1
0 0 0.
1
0 0.
2
0.
1
0 0 0 0.
3
0.1 0 0.
4
B =
Pike
0.
2
0.
2
0.
2
-
.2
0.
3
0.
1
0.
3
0.
3
0.
3
0.
3
0.
2
0.
3
0.
2
0.
5
0 0.
3
0.
3
0.
3
0.
6
0.4 0.
4
0.
7
A =
Straig
ht
0.
3
0.
3
0.
3
0.
1
0.
4
0.
4
0.
5
0.
6
0.
8
0.
5
0.
6
0.
7
0.
6
- - - - - - - - -
D =
Free
0.
1
0.
1
0.
1
-
.1
0 0 -
.1
-
.1
0.
2
0 0 -
.1
-
.2
0.
4
0 0 0 0 - - - -
E =
Fly
0.
2
0.
1
0.
1
0.
4
- 0.
2
0.
2
0.
2
0.
5
- 0.
3
0.
3
0.
3
0.
7
- 0.
4
- - - - - -
Seven of the above components have negative values. Dashes indicate dives which are currently not possible.

C Twists

Twist
- 1
Som.

Twist
1 -
2
Som.

Twist
2
Som.

Twist
3 - 3

Som.
1
Twist
1
Twist
s
2
Twist
s
2
Twist
s
3
Twist
s
3
Twist
s
4
Twist
s
4
Twist
s
Forward 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Back 0.2 0.4 0 0 0.4 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Reverse 0.2 0.4 0 0 0.4 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Inward 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Arm. Forward 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.4 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.7 - - - -
Arm.
Back/Reverse
0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.7 - - - -
In calculating the degree of difficulty for twisting dives with 1 or 1 somersaults and in addition 2 somersaults in
armstand twisting dives the free position (D) shall be used in the calculation.


D Approach / Group 1. Forward, Back, Reverse, Inward Groups


Forward Back Reverse Inward
-1 Somersault
Inward
1-3
Somersault
1m and 5m 0 0.2 0.3 0.6 0.5
3m and 7 m 0 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
10 m 0 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2

D Approach / Group 2. Armstand (Does not apply to twisting dives)
Armstand
Forward with
0 - 2
Somersaults
Armstand
Forward with
more than 2
Somersaults
Armstand
Back with
0 -
Somersault
Armstand
Back with
1 - 4
Somersaults
Armstand
Reverse with
0 -
Somersault
Armstand
Reverse with
1 - 4
Somersaults
5m / 7 m /
10m
0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.5

E Unnatural Entry Does not apply to twisting dives

Somersa
ult
1
Somersa
ult
1
Somersa
ult
2
Somersa
ult
2
Somersa
ult
3
Somersa
ult
3
Somersau
lt
Forward / Inward - 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.2 -
Back / Reverse 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.3 - 0.4
Armstand Back and Reverse - 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.2 -
Armstand Forward 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.3 - 0.4
The diver does not see the water until dive action is substantially completed. The component is the same at all
levels.
Examples
Div
e
Po
s
Hg
ht
A B C D E DD Div
e
Po
s
Hgh
t
A B C D E DD
632 B 10 1.4 0.3 0 0.5 0.1 2.3 313 C 3 1.5 0.2 0 0.3 0.2 2.2
624
3
D 10 1.9 0 1.3 0 0 3.2 513
2
D 3 1.5 0 0.6 0 0 2.1
624
1
B 10 1.9 0.3 0.5 0 0 2.7 535
1
C 3 2.2 0 0 0.3 0 2.5
616
2
C 10 2.5 0.1 1.2 0 0 3.8 537
1
C 3 2.8 0 0 0.3 0 3.1



APPENDIX 2
In the following table, the dive ( - ) is not possible and the empty spaces have not been calculated.
FINA TABLE OF DEGREE OF DIFFICULTIES

Springboard 1 metre 3 metre
Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free

Forward Group A B C D A B C D
101 Forward Dive 1.4 1.3 1.2 - 1.6 1.5 1.4 -
102 Forward Somersault 1.6 1.5 1.4 - 1.7 1.6 1.5 -
103 Forward 1 Somersault 2.0 1.7 1.6 - 1.9 1.6 1.5 -
104 Forward Double Somersault 2.6 2.3 2.2 - 2.4 2.1 2.0 -
105 Forward 2 Somersault 2.6 2.4 - 2.8 2.4 2.2 -
106 Forward Triple Somersault 3.2 2.9 - 2.8 2.5 -
107 Forward 3 Somersault 3.3 3.0 - 3.1 2.8 -
109 Forward 4 Somersault - 3.5 -
112 Forward Flying Somersault - 1.7 1.6 - - 1.8 1.7 -
113 Forward Flying 1
Somersault
- 1.9 1.8 - - 1.8 1.7 -
115 Forward Flying 2
Somersault
- - - 2.7 2.5 -

Back Group A B C D A B C D
201 Back Dive 1.7 1.6 1.5 - 1.9 1.8 1.7 -
202 Back Somersault 1.7 1.6 1.5 - 1.8 1.7 1.6 -
203 Back 1 Somersault 2.5 2.3 2.0 - 2.4 2.2 1.9 -
204 Back Double Somersault 2.5 2.2 - 2.5 2.3 2.0 -
205 Back 2 Somersault 3.2 3.0 - 3.0 2.8 -
206 Back Triple Somersault 3.2 2.9 - 2.8 2.5 -
207 Back 3 Somersault - 3.7 3.4 -
212 Back Flying Somersault - 1.7 1.6 - - 1.8 1.7 -
213 Back Flying 1 Somersault - - - 2.1 -
215 Back Flying 2 Somersault - - - 3.3 3.1 -

Reverse Group A B C D A B C D
301 Reverse Dive 1.8 1.7 1.6 - 2.0 1.9 1.8 -
302 Reverse Somersault 1.8 1.7 1.6 - 1.9 1.8 1.7 -
303 Reverse 1 Somersault 2.7 2.4 2.1 - 2.6 2.3 2.0 -
304 Reverse Double Somersault 2.9 2.6 2.3 - 2.7 2.4 2.1 -
305 Reverse 2 Somersault 3.2 3.0 - 3.4 3.0 2.8 -


FINA TABLE OF DEGREE OF DIFFICULTIES
Springboard 1 metre 3 metre
Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free

306 Reverse Triple Somersault 3.3 3.0 - 2.9 2.6 -
307 Reverse 3 Somersault - 3.8 3.5 -
312 Reverse Flying Somersault - 1.8 1.7 - - 1.9 1.8 -
313 Reverse Flying 1
Somersault
- 2.6 2.3 - - 2.5 2.2 -

Inward Group A B C D A B C D
401 Inward Dive 1.8 1.5 1.4 - 1.7 1.4 1.3 -
402 Inward Somersault 2.0 1.7 1.6 - 1.8 1.5 1.4 -
403 Inward 1 Somersault 2.4 2.2 - 2.1 1.9 -
404 Inward Double Somersault 3.0 2.8 - 2.6 2.4 -
405 Inward 2 Somersault 3.4 3.1 - 3.0 2.7 -
407 Inward 3 Somersault - 3.4 -
409 Inward 4 Somersault - - - - - 4.2 -
412 Inward Flying Somersault - 2.1 2.0 - - 1.9 1.8 -
413 Inward Flying 1 Somersault - 2.9 2.7 - - 2.6 2.4 -

Twisting Group A B C D A B C D
5111 Forward Dive Twist 1.8 1.7 1.6 - 2.0 1.9 1.8 -
5112 Forward Dive 1 Twist 2.0 1.9 - 2.2 2.1 -
5121 Forward Somersault Twist - - - 1.7 - - - 1.8
5122 Forward Somersault 1 Twist - - - 1.9 - - - 2.0
5124 Forward Somersault 2 Twists - - - 2.3 - - - 2.4
5126 Forward Somersault 3 Twists - - - 2.7 - - - 2.8
5131 Forward 1 Somersault
Twist
- - - 2.0 - - - 1.9
5132 Forward 1 Somersault 1
Twist
- - - 2.2 - - - 2.1
5134 Forward 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 2.6 - - - 2.5
5136 Forward 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - 3.0 - - - 2.9
5138 Forward 1 Somersault 4
Twists
- - - 3.4 - - - 3.3



Springboard 1 metre 3 metre
Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free
Twisting Group A B C D A B C D
5151 Forward 2 Somersault
Twist
- 3.0 2.8 - - 2.8 2.6 -
5152 Forward 2 Somersault 1
Twist
- 3.2 3.0 - - 3.0 2.8 -
5154 Forward 2 Somersault 2
Twists
- 3.6 3.4 - - 3.4 3.2 -
5172 Forward 3 Somersault 1
Twist
- - - 3.7 3.4 -

5211 Back Dive Twist 1.8 1.7 1.6 - 2.0 1.9 1.8 -
5212 Back Dive 1 Twist 2.0 - 2.2 -
5221 Back Somersault Twist - - - 1.7 - - - 1.8
5222 Back Somersault 1 Twist - - - 1.9 - - - 2.0
5223 Back Somersault 1 Twists - - - 2.3 - - - 2.4
5225 Back Somersault 2 Twists - - - 2.7 - - - 2.8
5227 Back Somersault 3 Twists - - - 3.1 - - - 3.2
5231 Back 1 Somersault Twist - - - 2.1 - - - 2.0
5233 Back 1 Somersault 1
Twists
- - - 2.5 - - - 2.4
5235 Back 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 2.9 - - - 2.8
5237 Back 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - - - - 3.2
5239 Back 1 Somersault 4
Twists
- - - - - - 3.6
5251 Back 2 Somersault Twist - 2.9 2.7 - - 2.7 2.5 -
5253 Back 2 Somersault 1
Twists
- - - 3.5 3.3 -


Spring board 1 metre 3 metre
Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free Straig
ht
Pike Tuck Free
Twisting Group A B C D A B C D

5311 Reverse Dive Twist 1.9 1.8 1.7 - 2.1 2.0 1.9 -
5312 Reverse Dive 1 Twist 2.1 - 2.3 -
5321 Reverse Somersault Twist - - - 1.8 - - - 1.9
5322 Reverse Somersault 1 Twist - - - 2.0 - - - 2.1
5323 Reverse Somersault 1
Twists
- - - 2.4 - - - 2.5
5325 Reverse Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 2.8 - - - 2.9
5331 Reverse 1 Somersault
Twist
- - - 2.2 - - - 2.1
5333 Reverse 1 Somersault 1
Twists
- - - 2.6 - - - 2.5
5335 Reverse 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 3.0 - - - 2.9
5337 Reverse 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - 3.4 - - - 3.3
5339 Reverse 1 Somersault 4
Twists
- - - - - - 3.7
5351 Reverse 2 Somersault
Twist
- 2.9 2.7 - - 2.7 2.5 -
5353 Reverse 2 Somersault 1
Twists
- 3.5 - - 3.5 3.3 -
5371 Reverse 3 Somersault
Twist
- - - 3.4 3.1 -

5411 Inward Dive Twist 2.0 1.7 1.6 - 1.9 1.6 1.5 -
5412 Inward Dive 1 Twist 2.2 1.9 1.8 - 2.1 1.8 1.7 -
5421 Inward Somersault Twist - - - 1.9 - - - 1.7
5422 Inward Somersault 1 Twist - - - 2.1 - - - 1.9
5432 Inward 1 Somersault 1
Twist
- - - 2.7 - - - 2.4
5434 Inward 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 3.1 - - - 2.8
5436 Inward 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - - - - 3.4


FINA TABLE OF DEGREE OF DIFFICULTIES

Platform 10 metre 7.5 metre 5 metre
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e

Forward Group A B C D A B C D A B C D
101 Forward Dive 1.6 1.5 1.4 - 1.6 1.5 1.4 - 1.4 1.3 1.2 -
102 Forward Somersault 1.8 1.7 1.6 - 1.7 1.6 1.5 - 1.6 1.5 1.4 -
103 Forward 1 Somersault 1.9 1.6 1.5 - 1.9 1.6 1.5 - 2.0 1.7 1.6 -
104 Forward Double Somersault 2.5 2.2 2.1 - 2.4 2.1 2.0 - 2.6 2.3 2.2 -
105 Forward 2 Somersault 2.7 2.3 2.1 - 2.4 2.2 - 2.6 2.4 -
107 Forward 3 Somersault 3.0 2.7 - 3.1 2.8 - 3.0 -
109 Forward 4 Somersault 3.5 - - -
112 Forward Flying Somersault - 1.9 1.8 - - 1.8 1.7 - - 1.7 1.6 -
113 Forward Flying 1 Somersault - 1.8 1.7 - - 1.8 1.7 - - 1.9 1.8 -
114 Forward Flying Double
Somersault
- 2.4 2.3 - - 2.3 2.2 - - 2.5 2.4 -
115 Forward Flying 2 Somersault - 2.6 2.4 - - 2.5 - - -

Back Group A B C D A B C D A B C D
201 Back Dive 1.9 1.8 1.7 - 1.9 1.8 1.7 - 1.7 1.6 1.5 -
202 Back Somersault 1.9 1.8 1.7 - 1.8 1.7 1.6 - 1.7 1.6 1.5 -
203 Back 1 Somersault 2.4 2.2 1.9 - 2.4 2.2 1.9 - 2.5 2.3 2.0 -
204 Back Double Somersault 2.6 2.4 2.1 - 2.5 2.3 2.0 - 2.5 2.2 -
205 Back 2 Somersault 3.3 2.9 2.7 - 3.0 2.8 - 3.0 -
206 Back Triple Somersault 3.0 2.7 - 2.8 2.5 - 3.2 2.9 -
207 Back 3 Somersault 3.6 3.3 - 3.4 - --
212 Back Flying Somersault - 1.9 1.8 - - 1.8 1.7 - - 1.7 1.6 -
213 Back Flying 1 Somersault
Back
- 2.4 2.1 - - 2.4 2.1 - - 2.5 2.2 -

Reverse Group A B C D A B C D A B C D
301 Reverse Dive 2.0 1.9 1.8 - 2.0 1.9 1.8 - 1.8 1.7 1.6 -
302 Reverse Somersault 2.0 1.9 1.8 - 1.9 1.8 1.7 - 1.8 1.7 1.6 -
303 Reverse 1 Somersault 2.6 2.3 2.0 - 2.6 2.3 2.0 - 2.7 2.4 2.1 -
304 Reverse Double Somersault 2.8 2.5 2.2 - 2.7 2.4 2.1 - 2.9 2.6 2.3 -
305 Reverse 2 Somersault 3.3 2.9 2.7 - 3.4 3.0 2.8 - 3.2 3.0 -
306 Reverse Triple Somersault 3.1 2.8 - 2.9 2.6 - 3.3 3.0 -
307 Reverse 3 Somersault 3.4 - - -
312 Reverse Flying Somersault - 2.0 1.9 - - 1.9 1.8 - - 1.8 1.7 -
313 Reverse Flying 1 Somersault - 2.5 2.2 - - 2.5 2.2 - - 2.6 2.3 -



Inward Group A B C D A B C D A B C D
401 Inward Dive 1.7 1.4 1.3 - 1.7 1.4 1.3 - 1.8 1.5 1.4 -
402 Inward Somersault 1.9 1.6 1.5 - 1.8 1.5 1.4 - 2.0 1.7 1.6 -
403 Inward 1 Somersault 2.0 1.8 - 2.1 1.9 - 2.4 2.2 -
404 Inward Double Somersault 2.6 2.4 - 2.6 2.4 - 3.0 2.8 -
405 Inward 2 Somersault 2.8 2.5 - 3.0 2.7 - 3.4 3.1 -
407 Inward 3 Somersault 3.5 3.2 - 3.4 - -
409 Inward 4 Somersault - 4.1 - - - - - - - -
412 Inward Flying Somersault - 2.0 1.9 - - 1.9 1.8 - - 2.1 2.0 -
413 Inward Flying 1 Somersault - 2.5 2.3 - - 2.6 2.4 - - 2.9 2.7 -
Twisting Group A B C D A B C D A B C D
5111 Forward Dive Twist 2.0 1.9 1.8 - 2.0 1.9 1.8 - 1.8 1.7 1.6 -
5112 Forward Dive 1 Twist 2.2 2.1 - 2.2 2.1 - 2.0 1.9 -
5121 Forward Somersault Forward
Twist
- - - 1.9 - - - 1.8 - - - 1.7
5122 Forward Somersault Forward 1
Twist
- - - 2.1 - - - 2.0 - - - 1.9
5124 Forward Somersault Forward 2
Twists
- - - 2.5 - - - 2.4 - - - 2.3
5131 Forward 1 Somersault
Twist
- - - 1.9 - - - 1.9 - - - 2.0
5132 Forward 1 Somersault 1
Twist
- - - 2.1 - - - 2.1 - - - 2.2
5134 Forward 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 2.5 - - - 2.5 - - - 2.6
5136 Forward 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - 2.9 - - - 2.9 - - - 3.0
5138 Forward 1 Somersault 4
Twists
- - - 3.3 - - - 3.3 - - - 3.4
5152 Forward 2 Somersault 1
Twist
- 2.9 2.7 - - 3.0 2.8 - - 3.2 3.0 -
5154 Forward 2 Somersault 2
Twists
- 3.3 3.1 - - 3.4 3.2 - - 3.6 3.4 -
5172 Forward 3 Somersault 1
Twist
- 3.6 3.3 - - 3.7 3.4 - - -

5211 Back Dive Twist 2.0 1.9 1.8 - 2.0 1.9 1.8 - 1.8 1.7 1.6 -
5212 Back Dive 1 Twist 2.2 - 2.2 - 2.0 -
5221 Back Somersault Twist - - - 1.9 - - - 1.8 - - - 1.7
5222 Back Somersault 1 Twist - - - 2.1 - - - 2.0 - - - 1.9


Platform 10 metre 7.5 metre 5 metre
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e

5223 Back Somersault 1 Twists - - - 2.5 - - - 2.4 - - - 2.3
5225 Back Somersault 2 Twists - - - 2.9 - - - 2.8 - - - 2.7
5231 Back 1 Somersault Twist - - - 2.0 - -- - 2.0 - - - 2.1
5233 Back 1 Somersault 1
Twists
- - - 2.4 - - - 2.4 - - - 2.5
5235 Back 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 2.8 - - - 2.8 - - - 2.9
5237 Back 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - 3.2 - - - 3.2 - - - 3.3
5239 Back 1 Somersault 4
Twists
- - - 3.6 - - - 3.6 - - - 3.7
5251 Back 2 Somersault Twist - 2.6 2.4 - - 2.7 2.5 - - 2.9 2.7 -
5253 Back 2 Somersault 1
Twists
- 3.4 - - 3.5 - - -
5255 Back 2 Somersault 2
Twists
- 3.8 3.6 - - - - -
5271 Back 3 Somersault Twist - 3.2 2.9 - - - - -

5311 Reverse Dive Twist 2.1 2.0 1.9 - 2.1 2.0 1.9 - 1.9 1.8 1.7 -
5312 Reverse Dive 1 Twist 2.3 - 2.3 - 2.1 -
5321 Reverse Somersault Twist - - - 2.0 - - - 1.9 - - - 1.8
5322 Reverse Somersault 1 Twist - - - 2.2 - - - 2.1 - - - 2.0
5323 Reverse Somersault 1 Twists - - - 2.6 - - - 2.5 - - - 2.4
5325 Reverse Somersault 2 Twists - - - 3.0 - - - 2.9 - - - 2.8
5331 Reverse 1 Somersault
Twist
- - - 2.1 - - - 2.1 - - - 2.2
5333 Reverse 1 Somersault 1
Twists
- - - 2.5 - - - 2.5 - - - 2.6
5335 Reverse 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 2.9 - - - 2.9 - - - 3.0
5337 Reverse 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - 3.3 - - - 3.3 - - - 3.4
5339 Reverse 1 Somersault 4
Twists
- - - 3.7 - - - 3.7 - - -
5351 Reverse 2 Somersault
Twist
- 2.6 2.4 - - 2.7 2.5 - - 2.9 2.7 -
5353 Reverse 2 Somersault 1
Twists
- 3.4 3.2 - - 3.5 3.3 - - 3.5 -
5371 Reverse 3 Somersault
Twist
- 3.3 3.0 - - - - -



Platform 10 metre 7.5 metre 5 metre
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e
Strt Pik
e
Tuc
k
Fre
e
5411 Inward Dive Twist 1.9 1.6 1.5 - 1.9 1.6 1.5 - 2.0 1.7 1.6 -
5412 Inward Dive 1 Twist 2.1 1.8 1.7 - 2.1 1.8 1.7 - 2.2 1.9 1.8 -
5421 Inward Somersault Twist - - - 1.8 - - - 1.7 - - - 1.9
5422 Inward Somersault 1 Twist - - - 2.0 - - - 1.9 - - - 2.1
5432 Inward 1 Somersault 1 Twist - - - 2.3 - - - 2.4 - - - 2.7
5434 Inward 1 Somersault 2
Twists
- - - 2.7 - - - 2.8 - - - 3.1
5436 Inward 1 Somersault 3
Twists
- - - 3.3 - - - - - -

Armstand Group A B C D A B C D A B C D
600 Armstand Dive 1.6 - - - 1.6 - - - 1.5 - - -
611 Armstand Forward
Somersault
2.0 1.9 1.7 - 2.0 1.9 1.7 - 1.8 1.7 1.5 -
612 Armstand Forward 1
Somersault
2.0 1.9 1.7 - 1.9 1.8 1.6 - 1.8 1.7 1.5 -
614 Armstand Forward Double
Somersault
2.4 2.1 - 2.3 2.0 - 2.5 2.2 -
616 Armstand Forward Triple
Somersault
3.3 3.0 - - -
621 Armstand Backward
Somersault
1.9 1.8 1.6 - 1.9 1.8 1.6 - 1.7 1.6 1.4 -
622 Armstand Backward
Somersault
2.3 2.2 2.0 - 2.2 2.1 1.9 - 2.1 2.0 1.8 -
623 Armstand Backward 1
Somersault
2.2 1.9 - 2.2 1.9 - 2.3 2.0 -
624 Armstand Backward Double
Somersault
3.0 2.8 2.5 - 2.9 2.7 2.4 - 3.1 2.9 2.6 -
626 Armstand Backward Triple
Somersault
3.5 3.2 - 3.3 3.0 - 3.4 -
631 Armstand Reverse
Somersault
2.0 1.9 1.7 - 2.0 1.9 1.7 - 1.8 1.7 1.5 -
632 Armstand Reverse 1
Somersault
2.3 2.1 - 2.2 2.0 - 2.1 1.9 -
633 Armstand Reverse 1
Somersault
2.3 2.0 - 2.3 2.0 - 2.4 2.1 -
634 Armstand Reverse Double
Somersault
2.9 2.6 - 2.8 2.5 - 3.0 2.7 -
636 Armstand Reverse Triple
Somersault
3.3 - 3.1 - -
6122 Armstand Forward Somersault
1 Twist
- - - 2.6 - - - 2.5 - - - 2.4
6124 Armstand Forward Somersault
2 Twists
- - - 2.9 - - - 2.8 - - - 2.7
6142 Armstand Fwd. Double
Somersault 1 Twist
- - - 3.1 - - - 3.0 - - - 3.2
6144 Armstand Fwd. Double Som. 2
Twists
- - - 3.4 - - - 3.3 - - - 3.5
6162 Armstand Fwd. Triple
Somersault 1 Twist
- 3.8 - - - - -
6221 Armstand Back Somersault
Twist
- - - 1.8 - - - 1.7 - - - 1.6
6241 Armstand Back Double Som.
Twist
- 2.7 2.4 - - 2.6 2.3 - - 2.8 2.5 -
6243 Armstand Back Double Som. 1
Twists
- - - 3.2 - - - 3.1 - - - 3.3
6245 Armstand Back Double Som. 2 - - - 3.6 - - - 3.5 - - - 3.7

Twists
6261 Armstand Back Triple
Somersault Twist
- 3.4 3.1 - - 3.2 2.9 - - 3.6 3.3 -





PART VII

SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING RULES

SS 4.2 Technical Routine: Preliminaries / Finals
In the Technical Routine each Solo, Duet and Team must perform the required elements described in
the Appendix VI of these rules. The required elements are selected by the TSSC every four (4) years,
subject to approval by the FINA Bureau.


SS 6.3.1 The entry shall designate the name of the solo and the reserve, the names of the
duet members and a maximum of one reserve, the names of team members and maximum
of two reserves and the names of the athletes in Free Combination and the two
reserves.

SS 12.1 The highest and the lowest awards are cancelled (one of each). The five (5) or three (3)
awards are added, the sum divided by five (5) or three ( 3) and the result is multiplied by the degree of
difficulty, to obtain the score for each of the four figures.

SS 13.4.1 The order of appearance in the finals shall be determined by lot in groups of six participants.
Those who placed 1-6 per SS 13.4 shall draw for start numbers 7 12; those who placed 7 12 per SS 13.4
shall draw for start numbers 1-6. If the number of the competitors is not divisible by six (6) the smallest group
must start first.


SS 17.2.1 First Score Technical Merit Score
Consider Solo Duet Team Free Combination
EXECUTION of figures, of strokes, 50% 40% 40% 40%
and parts thereof; propulsion
techniques, precision of patterns

SS 17.3.1 First score - Execution
Consider:
Execution of required elements: 70%
Execution of rest of the routine: 30%

SS 19.1 All routine scores shall be the total of the Technical Merit and Artistic Impression,
respectively Execution and Overall Impression (Technical Routine) after cancelling highest and lowest
award (one each). These results shall be divided by the number of judges less two (2) and multiplied by
five (5) for a maximum of 100 points.

Example with five (5) judges:

10 +10 +10 +10 +10
------------------------------ x 5 =50
3

Example with seven (7) judges:

10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10
-------------------------------------- x 5 =50
5


SS 24.2.7 Schedule of events, indicating which sessions (per SS 4) will be included in the
programme (SS 5) and stating whether preliminaries and finals will be held according to SS
7.1 and SS 7.2.


Appendix I:
Figure 306 - Barracuda Bent Knee Spins

Rule Book Description NV Major Desired Actions
1. A Barracuda Bent Knee is
executed to a Bent Knee Vertical
Position.
16.0
34.0
1. Same as Figure 306 Barracuda Bent Knee, steps
1 & 2.
2. The designated Spin is executed as
the bent knee is extended to meet the
vertical leg.
The designated Spin is executed at the
same tempo as the Thrust.
2. See BM 11 Spins. Spins performed at same speed
as the Thrust.
Bent leg arrives at vertical simultaneously with
completion of the Spin.
The bent leg is extended upward at the same rate of
space and time as that of the drop spaces of the
vertical leg, See BM 9. Simultaneous descent and
extension of bent knee without a pause as feet join.
306d - Barracuda Bent Knee
Spinning 180
d.13.0
306e - Barracuda Bent Knee
Spinning 360
e.15.0


APPENDIX IV: CATEGORY III

Figure 306 - Barracuda Bent Knee Difficulty 2.0

Rule Book Description NV Diagrams Major Desired Actions
1. From a Back Layout
Position, the legs are raised to
vertical as the body is
submerged to a Back Pike
Position with the toes just
below the surface.
16.0 1. See BP 1 Back Layout and BP 11
Back Pike Positions. .In the submerged
Back Pike, the hips are directly beneath
the position they occupied in Back
Layout. The pike is held only long
enough to define the position and
completion of the transition.
2. A Thrust is executed as one
foot is drawn along the inside of
the other extended leg to assume
a Bent Knee Vertical Position.
34.0 2. See BM 8 Thrust. Obvious increase
in speed. Maximum height in BP 14
Bent Knee Vertical Position and
maximum height achieved
simultaneously and clearly defined prior
to initiation of descent.
3. A Vertical Descent is
executed in a Bent Knee
Vertical Position at the same
tempo as the Thrust.
10.0

3. See BP 14 Single Bent Knee
Position and BM 9 Vertical Descent.
Speed and accuracy.


306d and 306e See Appendix 1
A Barracuda Bent Knee is executed to a Bent Knee Vertical Position. The designated Spin is executed as the
bent knee is extended to meet the vertical leg as the same tempo as the thrust.

APPENDIX V: FINA FIGURE GROUPS 2005 2009

APPENDIX VI

FINA REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR TECHNICAL ROUTINES


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3. Time limits as in SS 14.1.






PART VIII

MASTERS RULES
General (MGR)
Masters Swimming Rules (MSW)
Masters Open Water Swimming Rules (MOWS)
Masters Diving Rules (MD)
Masters Water Polo Rules (MWP)
Masters Synchronised Swimming Rules (MSS)



MASTERS

The Masters program shall promote fitness, friendship, understanding and competition through Swimming,
Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Open Water Swimming among those competitors with a
minimum age limit of 25 years (Note: exception in MSS 5).

MGR 1 The Members shall register Masters competitors in a special category for each of the five
recognised disciplines. A competitor who registers for Masters in any discipline will still retain his/her
unrestricted right to compete in other competitions.

MGR 2 Except for specific exceptions in the FINA Rules and regulations all other FINA Rules and
Regulations shall apply to Masters Competitions.

MGR 3 Individual entries shall only be accepted from persons representing clubs. No swimmer or team
may be designated as representing a country or Federation.

MGR 4 Age shall be determined as of December 31 of the year of competition.

MGR 5 The organising federation of FINA World Masters Championships shall pay the travelling and
accommodation expense of one member from the FINA Bureau.

MGR 6 Entry fees shall be decided upon by the country that is hosting the meet, but they shall be subject
to approval by FINA.

MGR 7 For Masters World Championships, the Management Committee shall consist of the Bureau
Liaison, the Chairman and Honorary Secretary of the Masters Committee and other members of the Bureau and
Masters Committee present.

MGR 8 Masters Competitors must be aware of the need of being well prepared and medically fit before
entering into Masters competitions. They shall assume full responsibility for the risks included in competing in
such competitions. In consideration of their entry, they must agree to waive and release FINA, the Organising
National Federation and the Organising Committee from any kind of liability for accidents, which may cause
death, injury or property loss. Entry Forms containing a warning of the risks, an Accident Waiver and Release
of Liability must be signed by each Masters competitor.

MASTERS SWIMMING RULES

MSW 1 Age Groups

MSW 1.1 Individual Events: 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,
75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94 ... (five year age groups as high as is necessary).

MSW 1.2 Relays: To be conducted on the total age of team members in whole years. Age groups of
relay events are as follows: 100 - 119, 120 - 159, 160 - 199, 200 - 239, 240 - 279, 280 -319, 320 - 359, and
...(forty year increments as high as is necessary).

MSW 2 Age Determining Date
For all purposes pertaining to Masters World Records and Masters World Championships meet competition,
the actual attained age of the competitor shall be determined as of December 31st of the year of competition.

MSW 3 Technical Swimming Rules
The Swimming Rules in Part III of this Handbook shall apply to Masters with the following exceptions:

MSW 3.1 Age groups and sexes may be combined so that no swimmer has to swim alone and lanes
may be filled.


MSW 3.2 When using the forward start, the referee's whistle shall indicate that the swimmers may take
their positions with at least one foot at the front of the starting platform or pool deck, or in the water with
one hand having contact with the starting wall.

MSW 3.3 Any swimmer starting before the starting signal has been given by the Starter, shall be
disqualified. (Supersedes SW 4.1).

MSW 3.4 All Masters events shall be conducted on a timed final basis.

MSW 3.5 Swimmers may be allowed to remain in their lane while other swimmers are competing until
directed by the referee to exit the pool.

MSW 3.6 The order of swimmers by gender is optional in mixed relays.

MSW 3.7 Events shall be pre-seeded with oldest age groups first, slowest heats swum first within each
age group. Events 400 metres and over may be deck seeded from slowest to fastest, regardless of age.

MSW 3.8 The Organising Committee may arrange 400 metre, 800 metre and 1500 metre Freestyle to
be swum two (2) swimmers of the same sex in a lane. Separate timing will be required for each swimmer.

MSW 3.9 The Warm Up must be supervised.

MSW 3.10 A breaststroke kicking movement is permitted for butterfly


MSW 4 Events
The following events may be conducted for each age group.

MSW 4.1 Short course (25 m)
50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 m Freestyle
50, 100, 200 m Backstroke
50, 100, 200 m Breaststroke
50, 100, 200 m Butterfly
100, 200, 400 m Individual Medley
200 m Freestyle Relay
200 m Medley Relay
200 m Mixed Freestyle Relay (2 women and 2 men)
200 m Mixed Medley Relay (2 women and 2 men)

MSW 4.2 Long course (50 m)
50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 m Freestyle
50, 100, 200 m Backstroke
50, 100, 200 m Breaststroke
50, 100, 200 m Butterfly
200, 400 m Individual Medley
200 m Freestyle Relay
200 m Medley Relay
200 m Mixed Freestyle Relay (2 women and 2 men)
200 m Mixed Medley Relay (2 women and 2 men)

MSW 4.3 It is not necessary to conduct all of the above events in a meet. However, each age division
should include shorter Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly events plus an Individual Medley
and Relays.

MSW 5 Relays

Relays shall consist of four swimmers each registered with the same club. No swimmer is allowed to represent
more than one club.

MSW 6 Records
Masters World Records for all events listed in MSW 4 for both sexes in each age group shall be recognised
and maintained in 1/100 second time (2 decimal places) and according to the provisions listed on the
application form. World Records may also be recorded with manual timing in 1/100 second time (2 decimal
places in accordance with SW 11.3).

MSW 6.1 Applications for Masters World Records must be made on the FINA official forms (See next
page) by the individual in question within 60 days from the end of the event.

MSW 6.2 World Records can only be established in a Masters meet sanctioned by a Member.

MSW 7 Swimmers who had to be disqualified must be listed with coded reason for disqualification in the
results list.

MSW 8 A swimmer can compete only once per relay event.
MSW 9 Qualifying standards for World Championships will be considered by FINA and the Organising
Committee if deemed necessary.






MASTERS SWIMMING WORLD RECORD APPLICATION FORM


1 EVENT Male / Female / Mixed (Circle One)

2 OFFICIAL TIME .........min...........sec........sec/100

3 AGE GROUP ..........................................

4 POOL LENGTH Short course (25m) Long course (50m)

5 LOCATION/DATE OF OFFICIAL SANCTIONED MASTERS MEET
.............................................. ..................................... ............................... .......................................
Pool Name City Country Date

6 CONFIRMATION OF POOL LENGTH BY A RESPONSIBLE PERSON: ATTACHED OR ON FILE

First Name / Last Name Sex Age Date of Birth (Name Month)

7 NAME OF SWIMMER ............................. M / F ........ .

8 RELAY TEAM NAMES
1 ....................................... M/F ........ ..........................
2 ......................................... M/F ........ ...........................
3 ......................................... M/F ........ ...........................
4 ......................................... M/F ........ ...........................

9 PHOTOSTAT OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT: ATTACHED OR ON FILE

10 CLUB NAME ................................... COUNTRY ...............................................

11 ELECTRONIC TIME .......................min....................sec...................sec/100

12 NON-ELECTRONIC TIME (Three digital watches required)

(1).....min.....sec.....sec/100 (2).....min.....sec.....sec/100 (3).....min.....sec.....sec/100

13 PHOTOSTAT OF TIME RECORD TO BE ATTACHED
______________________________________________________________________________________
14 CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
PRINTED NAME ..................................... SIGNATURE......................................
OFFICIAL TITLE .......................................... DATE ........................................
______________________________________________________________________________________
15 NATIONAL RECORDER
PRINTED NAME ................................. SIGNATURE ............................................
ADDRESS ............................................. COUNTRY ................................
DATE ........................................
______________________________________________________________________________________
16 FINA RECORDER Long Course/Short Course Approved / Not Approved
Reason for Non Approval .................................................................................
Signature Date
______________________________________________________________________________________
17 FINA OFFICE Ratified / Not Ratified

Signature.................................................................................. Date

MASTERS OPEN WATER SWIMMING RULES

Masters Open Water Swimming shall be defined as any event for which the distance is greater than 1500
metres and where entry is restricted to Master swimmers. Normal Masters age groups shall apply.
The Open Water Swimming Rules in Part IV of the FINA Handbook shall apply to Masters Open Water
Swimming with the following exceptions.

MOWS 1 Masters Open Water Swimming events will be up to 5 km. No Masters open water events should
be held in water less than an average of 18 Centigrade.

MOWS 2 A Masters Open Water Swimming event may be included in World Championships.

MOWS 3 Swimmers shall be seeded according to age groups from the youngest to the oldest. Swimmers
may be selected irrespective of gender. The slowest entered swimmers of each age group may comprise and be
seeded in special heat(s).

MOWS 4 Race organisers, in consultation with the referee and subject to advice from the FINA Technical
Open Water Swimming Committee, are to designate in advance the cut off time for each Masters race. As a
rough guide, a time of 30 minutes per kilometre could apply.

MOWS 5 It shall be compulsory for all swimmers to wear highly visible coloured numbered swim caps.

MOWS 6 Wet suits may be worn but the swimmer then becomes ineligible for trophies or championship
honours.

MASTERS DIVING RULES

MD 1 The Diving Rules in Part V of this Handbook shall apply to Masters Diving with the following
exceptions.

MD 1.1The diver can freely choose the dives from the dive table given in the FINA Handbook.
The only requirement is that in age groups 25 69 years, each dive performed has different dive
number (as to FINA Handbook).

In age groups 70 80 +dives with the same dive number can be repeated, if performed in a
different position (straight, pike, tuck or free position).

MD 2 Springboard Diving - Men and Women (1 metre and 3 metre)

MD 2.1 Age groups:

Age groups for Men and Women:
Age Group Total number of dives required
(years) Men Women
25 29 7 6
30 34 7 6
35 39 7 6
40 44 7 6
45 49 7 6
50 54 6 5
55 59 6 5
60 64 6 5
65 69 6 5
70 74 5 4
75 79 5 4

80 + 4 3
(five years age groups as long as necessary)

MD 2.2 3M Springboard Synchronized Diving

Age Group Total number of dives required
Men Women
25-49 2(*) +2 2(*) + 2
50+ 2(*) +2 2(*) +2

(*) Degree of difficulty of 2.0 for each dive regardless of the formula for degree of
difficulty of the dive.

MD 2.3 In synchronized diving events divers are allowed to compete in only
one club team in the 3m springboard competition

MD 3 Platform Diving

Women and Men (5 metre, 7.5 metre, or 10 metre)

MD 3.1 Age groups for Men and Women:

Age Groups Total number of dives required
(years) Men Women
25 29 6 6
30 34 6 6
35 39 6 6
40 44 6 6
45 49 6 6
50 54 5x 5x
55 59 5x 5x
60 64 5x 5x
65 69 5x 5x
70 74 4x 4x
75 79 4x 4x
80 + 3x 3x
(five years age groups as long as necessary)

x) 10m limited: Only feet first entries are allowed from the 10m platform and any performed dive
from the 10m must not exceed degree of difficulty of 2.0.


MD 3.2 Platform Synchronized Diving

Age Group Men Women

25-49 2(*) +2 2(*) +2
50+ (x) 2(*) +1 2(*) +1
(*) Degree of difficulty of 2.0 for each dive regardless of the formula for degree of difficulty of the
dive.

(x) 10m limited: Only feet first entries are allowed from 10m and any performed dive from 10m must
not exceed a degree of difficulty of 2.0.


MD 3.3 In synchronized diving events divers are allowed to compete in only one
club team in the platform competition.


MD 4 General Rules

MD 4.1 There shall be no limit on the number of divers taking part.

MD 4.2 Prizes shall be awarded to the divers placed first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth place.
If there are less than six divers in an age group, only the first three medals shall be awarded.

MD 4.3 All divers shall perform a full series of dives in that age group and there shall be no
preliminary or final contests.

MD 4.4 The international competitions shall be conducted in accordance with FINA Rules and either
5 or 7 judges shall officiate.


MD 5 The program of international competitions shall be carried out within a maximum of five (5) days
according to the following schedule:


Event No. Springboard Sex Age Group
1 3 metre Men 25-34
2 1 metre Women 25-34
3 3 metre Men 35-49
4 1 metre Women 35-49
5 3 metre Men 50-64
6 1 metre Women 50-64
7 3 metre Men 65-80+
8 1 metre Women 65-80+
9 3 metre Women 65-80+
10 1 metre Men 65-80+
11 3 metre Women 50-64
12 1 metre Men 50-64
13 3 metre Women 35-49
14 1 metre Men 35-49
15 3 metre Women 25-34
16 1 metre Men 25-34

Platform
17 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 65-80+
18 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 65-80+
19 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 50-64
20 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 50-64
21 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 35-49
22 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 35-49
23 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 25-34
24 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 25-34
Synchronized
26 3M Women 25-49
27 3M Men 25-49
28 3M Women 50+
29 3M Men 50+
30 Platform Women 25-49
31 Platform Men 25-49
32 Platform Women 50+
33 Platform Men 50+



MD 5.1 The meet director may choose to run events concurrently depending on the number of
entries.

MD 5.2 Diving sheet shall be delivered to the diving secretary 24 hours prior to the event. Late
sheets and changes to an existing sheet will be fined US$ 10.-- per sheet between 24 hours and 3 hours prior
to the event. 3 hours is the deadline. No changes or dive sheets can be accepted after the deadline of 3 hours.

MASTERS WATER POLO RULES

MWP 1 Age groups for Masters Water Polo shall apply for men, mixed, and women teams.

MWP 2 The age of the youngest member of the team determines the age group of the team. There are no
restrictions on the ages of any players older than the youngest player on the team.

MWP 3 Age groups for teams are at five-year intervals beginning with 30. i.e. 30+, 35+, 40+. . . .


MWP 4 Composition of Teams

MWP 4.1 A player may not represent more than one club in any Masters Water Polo
competition or the Masters World Championships. However, a player may represent the same
club on two teams in the same competition or the Masters World Championships.

MWP 4.2 If a club entered has players on more than one team in a competition, or the FINA
World Masters Championships, then each of these teams must have at least nine players that are
only on the roster for that team.

MWP 4.3 In the event that the teams from a club that have players playing on their team that
are also representing the club on another team are scheduled to play at the same time in the
competition, then the players playing on two teams can only be declared on the roster for one team
at that scheduled time.

MWP 4.4 Women players may be members of men's teams.

MWP 5 The Water Polo Rules in Part VI of this Handbook shall apply to Masters Water Polo with the
following exceptions:

MWP 5.1 Each team shall consist of seven players, one of who shall be the goal keeper and
who shall wear the goalkeepers cap. Not more than eight reserves may be used as substitutes
drawn from a list of up to 15 players which must be submitted to the officials table for each game,
not less than 45 minutes before each game commences. A team playing with less than seven
players shall not be required to have a goal keeper.

MWP 5.2 The uniform distance between the respective goal lines shall be 23.5 metres minimum, and
the uniform width of the field of play shall be 17 metres minimum.

MWP 5.3 WP 11 time standards shall apply except that the duration of the Masters games shall be four
periods of five minutes each actual play.

MWP 5.4 WP 14.4 method of scoring shall apply except that the time of possession of the ball
shall be 35 seconds.

MASTERS SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING RULES


MSS 1 The Synchronised Swimming Rules in Part VII of this Handbook shall apply to all Masters
Synchronised Swimming except for the following:

MSS 2 Competitors shall be registered with their Federations. Duet, Trio and Team and Free
Combination competitors shall represent the same club.

MSS 3 Competitions

MSS 3.1 Technical Routine
The Technical Routine shall be performed for Solos, Duets, Trios and Teams, to music as described
in Appendix 1 of the MSS Rules, with the required elements selected by the Masters Technical
Committee every four (4) years, subject to approval by the FINA Bureau. Technical Routines have to
include all required elements. Music selection is optional and may be the same as the music used in
the Free Routine. Required elements for Technical Routines shall be changed every four (4)
years.

MSS 3.2 Free Routine
The Free Routine shall consist of Solos, Duets, Trios and Teams and Free Combination. There are
no restrictions as to choice of music, content or choreography. Required elements for Technical
Routines shall be changed every four (4) years.

MSS 3.3 Teams shall consist of a minimum of four (4) members and a maximum of eight (8)
members. Free Combination shall consist of a minimum of four (4) members and a maximum of
ten (10) members.

MSS 3.4 Each competitor shall be permitted to swim three (3) routine events (Solo, Duet,
Trio, Team) and one (1) Free Combination.

MSS 3.5 Up to five (5) routine entries per age group per event may be accepted from any club.

MSS 3.6 Goggles may be worn.

MSS 3.7 Entries
MSS 3.7.1 In Masters World Championships, a club may enter up to five (5) Technical and
Free routines in each age group in each event, and one (1) Free Combination in each age
group.


MSS 4 Scoring will be calculated as in SS 19.1. In duet, trio and team, the competitor's Technical Routine
scores will be added and the total divided by the number of competitors for a final Technical Routine Scores.

MSS 5 Age Categories

MSS 5.1 Solo: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70-79, 80 and over

MSS 5.2 Duet: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70-79, 80 and over with age determined by the
average age of the competitors.

MSS 5.3 Trio/Team: 20-24, 35-49, 50-64, 65-79 and 80 and over with age determined by the
average age of the competitors.

MSS 5.4 Free Combination 20 39; 40 64, 65 and over with age determined by the
average age of the competitors.



MSS 6 Deductions in Routines

MSS 6.1 In Masters team competition, one half point penalty shall be deducted from the total
final score for each member less than eight (8).

MSS 7 Order of Appearance

MSS 7.1 The order of draw for Masters Synchronized Swimming events shall be Teams,
Trios, Duets, Solos and Free Combinations. When a swimmer(s) draws start number one (1) in
Technical Routine, that swimmer(s) will be exempted from drawing start number one (1) in Free
Routine in that event.


MSS 8 TIME LIMITS FOR ROUTINES

MSS 8.1 Time limits for Technical Routines and Free Routines including ten (10) seconds for the
deck movement.

MSS 8.1.1 Technical Routines: Solo -1 minute 30 seconds
Free Routines Solo - 3 minutes

MSS 8.1.2 Technical Routines: Duet/Trio -- 1 minute 40 seconds
Free Routines: Duet/Trio - 3 minutes 30 seconds

MSS 8.1.3 Technical Routines: Teams-- 1 minute 50 seconds
Free Routines: Teams - 4 minutes

MSS 8.1.4 Free Combinations - 5 minutes

MSS 8.1.5 There shall be no minimum time limit

MSS 8.1.6 Maximum Time Limits:
There shall be an allowance of fifteen (15) seconds less or plus the allotted time for Technical
Routines, Free Routines and Free Combination.

MSS 8.1.7 In routines events, the walk-on of the athletes from the designated starting point
to achievement of a stationery position(s) may not exceed 30 seconds. Timing shall
commence when the first competitor passes the starting point and end when the last
competitor become stationery.

MSS 8.1.8 Timing of the routines shall start and finish with the accompaniment. Timing of
the deck movement shall end as the last competitor leaves the deck. Routines may start on the
deck or in the water, but they must finish in the water.

MSS 8.1.9 The accompaniment and judging shall begin upon a signal from the referee or
appointed official. After the signal the competitor (s) must performed the routines without
interruption (MSS 10.2.5)

MSS 8.1.10 The timers shall check the overall time of the routines as well as that of the
walk-on and deck movements. The times shall be recorded on the score sheet. If the time
limit is exceeded for deck work or there is a deviation from the routines time limit is exceeded
for the deck work or there is deviation from the routines time limit allowance (see 6.1) the
timers shall advice the referee or the appointed official designated by the referee.



Appendix I FINA REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR MASTERS TECHNICAL ROUTINES

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Supplementary elements may be added
2. Unless otherwise specified in the description of an element
All figures or components thereof shall be executed according to the requirements described in
Appendix II
All elements shall be executed high and controlled, in uniform motion with each section clearly
defined
3. Time limits as in MSS 6.5 and MSS 6.6
4. Swimwear shall be black and the competitor shall wear a white cap. Goggles may be worn.

SOLO
1. SPLIT POSITION followed by a Walkout Front or a Walkout Back
2. PORPOISE (#355 FINA Handbook) complete figure
3. TRAVELLING BALLET LEG COMBINATION to include at least two (2) of the following
positions: BALLET LEG with right leg, BALLET LEG with left leg, BALLET LEG DOUBLE,
FLAMINGO
4. HERON THRUST and descent starting from a Submerged Ballet Double Position
5. Two (2) forms of propulsion techniques, including at least one sequence with one arm above the
surface of the water.
Elements 1 4 MUST be performed in order
Element 5 may be executed at any time.


DUET/TRIO REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Elements 1-5 as listed
6. A JOINED ACTION where the swimmers are connected (joined) in some manner by (hands, by feet)
to perform ONE of the following:
a connected figure
a connected float
or connected stroking
Stack, Lifts, Throws are not permitted
7. Elements 1-4 MUST be performed in order.
Elements 5-6 may be executed at any time during the routine
8. With the exception the of DECK WORK, ENTRY AND THE JOINED ACTION, all elements,
required and supplementary MUST be performed simultaneously and facing the same direction of all
swimmers. Mirror actions are not permitted except in the J oined Action.


TEAM REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Elements 1-5 as listed

6. A JOINED ACTION where the swimmers are connected (joined) in some manner (by hands, by feet)
to perform ONE of the following:
a connected figure
a connected float
or connected stroking
Stacks, Lifts, and Throws are not permitted

7. CADENCE ACTION: - identical movements (s) performed sequentially one by one, by all team
members. When more than one cadence action is performed they must be consecutive and not separate
by other optional or required element.


8. Pattern Formation must include a straight line and a circle.
Element s 1-4 MUST be performed in order.
Elements 5-7 may be performed at any time.

9. With the exception of DECK WORK, ENTRY, JOINED ACTION AND CADENCE ACTION all
elements, required and supplementary MUST be performed simultaneously and facing the same
direction by all swimmers. Swimmers need not face the same direction in the circle pattern. Variation
in propulsion and direction facing are permitted only during pattern changes. Mirror actions are not
permitted with the exception in the J oined Action.