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FINARULES

PARTII

GENERALRULES

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 swimwearto FINA and obtain approval of FINA.

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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 amaximum 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 thenational-three letter code and may display the swimmers national flag. The country codeshall 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

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

Continental RepresentationThe 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, theselection process will move to the next eligible finisher in the ContinentalChampionships event to ensure that each of these competitions yields a competitor.

Host nationOne (1) male and one (1) female marathon swimmer from the Host nation, if not previouslyqualified, will qualify.


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

FINA Olympic Marathon Swim QualifierNFs/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 points1, 2 or 3 may participate in this competition.


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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) diversin each synchronised diving event (springboard or platform) on the same height, for which the divers and/or federationteam 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) perNF/NOC)

To qualify for the remaining ranked placings, those divers competing in the World Cup will dive on Day6, or in accordance with the agreed schedule of the World Cup programme, representing their NF/NOCto 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.


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BL 8.3.10 Water Polo

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

BL8.3.10.1 Qualification for Olympic Games - Men

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

BL 8.3.10.1.2 Automatically one (1) team from the Continental Championships of thefive (5) continents OR IF ALREADY QUALIFIED AT THE 12TH FINA WORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS MELBOURNE 2007 (BL 8.3.10.1.4) THEN THE NEXT RANKED

TEAM FROM THE CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL QUALIFY. The HostCountry 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 hasalready qualified as the continental representative (BL 8.3.10.1.2) OR IF ALREADYQUALIFIED AT THE 12

THFINA 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. Ifanyone of these three (3) teams has already qualified as the continental representative (BL8.3.10.1.2) or from the preceding years World League(BL 8.3.10.1.3), the next ranked teamfrom its respective continent qualifies.

BL 8.3.10.1.5 The other three (3) teams are to come from the highest placed teams at theOlympic 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 unfilledvacancy from among the teams qualified from the preceding years World League or precedingWorld Championship, the next ranking team(s) will then be taken in order from their placing atthe 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.


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PARTIII

SWIMMINGRULES

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 downwarddolphin kick followed by a breaststroke kick is permitted while wholly submerged. Following which,all movements ofthe 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 lasurface 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 versl'intrieur au moment de la phase la plus large de la seconde traction. Un uniquemouvement de dauphin vers le

bas suivi d'un mouvement de brasse est autoris pendant la submersion totale. Ensuite, tous les mouvementsdes jambes doivent tre simultans et dans le mme plan horizontal sans mouvement altern.


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PARTV

DIVING

RULES CLARIFICATION

D 1 GENERAL

D 1.6 Degree of DifficultyD 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 ormore 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 leastone 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 onedive forward facing, and which shall not be in a standing position on the springboard. Within the six (6) rounds, agroup cannot be used more than twice.

Clarification: When two or more forward facing dives are performed one maybe standing. (It is possible to executeup 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 afailed dive.

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


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APPENDIX 1FINA 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

Fwd

Back

Rev

Inw

Arm

Fwd

Back

Rev

Inw

Arm

Fwd

Back

Rev

Inw

Arm

Fwd

Back

Rev

Inw

Arm

Fwd

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 =

Straight

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 - 1Som.

Twist1 -

2Som.

Twist2

Som.

Twist3 - 3

Som.

1Twist

1 Twist

s

2Twist

s

2 Twist

s

3Twist

s

3 Twist

s

4Twist

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 inarmstand twisting dives the free position (D) shall be used in the calculation.


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

Forward Back Reverse Inward-1 Somersault

Inward1-3

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)

ArmstandForward with

0 - 2Somersaults

ArmstandForward withmore than 2Somersaults

ArmstandBack with

0 - Somersault

ArmstandBack with

1 - 4Somersaults

ArmstandReverse with

0 - Somersault

ArmstandReverse with

1 - 4Somersaults

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

1Somersa

ult

1 Somersa

ult

2Somersa

ult

2 Somersa

ult

3Somersa

ult

3 Somersau

ltForward / 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 alllevels.

Examples

Dive

Pos

Hght

A B C D E DD Dive

Pos

Hght

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 2.26243

D 10 1.9 0 1.3 0 0 3.2 5132

D 3 1.5 0 0.6 0 0 2.1

6241

B 10 1.9 0.3 0.5 0 0 2.7 5351

C 3 2.2 0 0 0.3 0 2.5

6162

C 10 2.5 0.1 1.2 0 0 3.8 5371

C 3 2.8 0 0 0.3 0 3.1


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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

Straight

Pike Tuck Free Straight

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 -


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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 1Twist

- - - 2.2 - - - 2.1

5134 Forward 1 Somersault 2Twists

- - - 2.6 - - - 2.5


- - - 3.0 - - - 2.9


- - - 3.4 - - - 3.3


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Straig

ht


ht

Pike Tuck Free



- 3.0 2.8 - - 2.8 2.6 -


- 3.2 3.0 - - 3.0 2.8 -


- 3.6 3.4 - - 3.4 3.2 -


- - - 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 - - - 3.25231 Back 1 Somersault Twist - - - 2.1 - - - 2.0

5233 Back 1 Somersault 1 Twists

- - - 2.5 - - - 2.4


- - - 2.9 - - - 2.8


- - - - - - 3.2


- - - - - - 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 -


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Spring board 1 metre 3 metre

Straig

ht


ht

Pike Tuck Free


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


- - - 3.0 - - - 2.9

5337 Reverse 1 Somersault 3

Twists

- - - 3.4 - - - 3.3


- - - - - - 3.7


- 2.9 2.7 - - 2.7 2.5 -


- 3.5 - - 3.5 3.3 -


- - - 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 1Twist

- - - 2.7 - - - 2.4

5434 Inward 1 Somersault 2Twists

- - - 3.1 - - - 2.8


- - - - - - 3.4


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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 DoubleSomersault

- 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 SomersaultBack

- 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 -


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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 1Twist

- - - 2.1 - - - 2.0 - - - 1.9

5124 Forward Somersault Forward 2

Twists

- - - 2.5 - - - 2.4 - - - 2.3


- - - 1.9 - - - 1.9 - - - 2.0


- - - 2.1 - - - 2.1 - - - 2.2


- - - 2.5 - - - 2.5 - - - 2.6


- - - 2.9 - - - 2.9 - - - 3.0


- - - 3.3 - - - 3.3 - - - 3.4

5152 Forward 2 Somersault 1

Twist

- 2.9 2.7 - - 3.0 2.8 - - 3.2 3.0 -


- 3.3 3.1 - - 3.4 3.2 - - 3.6 3.4 -


- 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


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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


- - - 2.8 - - - 2.8 - - - 2.9


- - - 3.2 - - - 3.2 - - - 3.3


- - - 3.6 - - - 3.6 - - - 3.7

5251 Back 2 Somersault Twist - 2.6 2.4 - - 2.7 2.5 - - 2.9 2.7 -


- 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 - - - 2.85331 Reverse 1 Somersault

Twist- - - 2.1 - - - 2.1 - - - 2.2

5333 Reverse 1 Somersault 1

Twists

- - - 2.5 - - - 2.5 - - - 2.6


- - - 2.9 - - - 2.9 - - - 3.0


- - - 3.3 - - - 3.3 - - - 3.4


- - - 3.7 - - - 3.7 - - -


- 2.6 2.4 - - 2.7 2.5 - - 2.9 2.7 -


- 3.4 3.2 - - 3.5 3.3 - - 3.5 -

5371 Reverse 3 Somersault Twist - 3.3 3.0 - - - - -


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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 - - - 2.75434 Inward 1 Somersault 2Twists

- - - 2.7 - - - 2.8 - - - 3.1


- - - 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 1Somersault

2.0 1.9 1.7 - 1.9 1.8 1.6 - 1.8 1.7 1.5 -

614 Armstand Forward DoubleSomersault

2.4 2.1 - 2.3 2.0 - 2.5 2.2 -

616 Armstand Forward TripleSomersault

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 BackwardSomersault

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 TripleSomersault

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 1Somersault

2.3 2.1 - 2.2 2.0 - 2.1 1.9 -

633 Armstand Reverse 1Somersault

2.3 2.0 - 2.3 2.0 - 2.4 2.1 -

634 Armstand Reverse DoubleSomersault

2.9 2.6 - 2.8 2.5 - 3.0 2.7 -

636 Armstand Reverse Triple

Somersault

3.3 - 3.1 - -

6122 Armstand Forward Somersault1 Twist

- - - 2.6 - - - 2.5 - - - 2.4

6124 Armstand Forward Somersault2 Twists

- - - 2.9 - - - 2.8 - - - 2.7

6142 Armstand Fwd. DoubleSomersault 1 Twist

- - - 3.1 - - - 3.0 - - - 3.2

6144 Armstand Fwd. Double Som. 2Twists

- - - 3.4 - - - 3.3 - - - 3.5

6162 Armstand Fwd. TripleSomersault 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


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6261 Armstand Back TripleSomersault Twist

- 3.4 3.1 - - 3.2 2.9 - - 3.6 3.3 -


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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 inthe Appendix VIof 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 theduet members and a maximum of one reserve, the names of team members and maximumof two reserves and the names of the athletes in Free Combination and the tworeserves.

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 ofdifficulty, 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 perSS 13.4shall draw for start numbers 7 12; those who placed 7 12 per SS 13.4shall draw for start numbers 1-6. If the number of the competitors is not divisible by six (6) the smallest groupmust start first.

SS 17.2.1 First Score Technical Merit ScoreConsider Solo Duet Team Free CombinationEXECUTION of figures, of strokes, 50% 40% 40% 40%and parts thereof; propulsion

techniques, precision of patterns

SS 17.3.1 First score - ExecutionConsider: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 lowestaward (one each). These results shall be divided by the number of judges less two (2) and multiplied byfive (5) for a maximum of 100 points.

Example with five (5) judges:

10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10

------------------------------ x 5 = 50

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Example with seven (7) judges:

10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10

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SS 24.2.7 Schedule of events, indicating which sessions (per SS 4) will be included in theprogramme (SS 5) and stating whether preliminaries and finals will be held according to SS7.1 and SS 7.2.

Appendix I:

Figure 306 - Barracuda Bent Knee Spins

Rule Book Description NV Major Desired Actions

1. A Barracuda Bent Knee isexecuted to a Bent Knee VerticalPosition.

16.0

34.01. Same as Figure 306 Barracuda Bent Knee, steps1 & 2.

2. The designatedSpinis executed asthe bent knee is extended to meet thevertical leg.The designatedSpinis executed at thesame tempo as the Thrust.

2. See BM 11 Spins. Spinsperformed at same speedas the Thrust.Bent leg arrives at vertical simultaneously withcompletion of the Spin.The bent leg is extended upward at the same rate ofspace and time as that of the drop spaces of thevertical 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

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APPENDIX IV: CATEGORY III

Figure 306 - Barracuda Bent Knee Difficulty 2.0

Rule Book Description NV Diagrams Major Desired Actions

1. From a Back LayoutPosition, the legs are raised tovertical as the body issubmerged to a Back PikePosition with the toes just

below the surface.

16.0 1. See BP 1 Back Layout and BP 11Back Pike Positions. .In the submergedBack Pike, the hips are directly beneaththe position they occupied in BackLayout. The pike is held only longenough to define the position andcompletion of the transition.

2. A Thrust is executed as onefoot is drawn along the inside ofthe other extended leg to assumea Bent Knee Vertical Position.

34.0 2. See BM 8 Thrust. Obvious increasein speed. Maximum height in BP 14Bent Knee Vertical Position andmaximum height achieved

simultaneously and clearly defined priorto initiation of descent.3. A Vertical Descent isexecuted in a Bent KneeVertical Position at the sametempo as the Thrust.

10.0 3. See BP 14 Single Bent KneePosition 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 Spinis executed as thebent knee is extended to meet the vertical leg as the same tempo as thethrust.

APPENDIX V: FINA FIGURE GROUPS 2005 2009

APPENDIX VI

FINA REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR TECHNICAL ROUTINES


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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART VIII

MASTERS RULESGeneral (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)


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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 aminimum 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 fiverecognised 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 andRegulations shall apply to Masters Competitions.

MGR 3 Individual entries shall only be accepted from persons representing clubs. No swimmer or teammay 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 subjectto approval by FINA.

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

MGR 8 Masters Competitors must be aware of the need of being well prepared and medically fit beforeentering into Masters competitions. They shall assume full responsibility for the risks included in competing insuch 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 causedeath, injury or property loss. Entry Forms containing a warning of the risks, an Accident Waiver and Releaseof 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 ofrelay 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 DateFor 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 RulesThe 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 lanesmay be filled.


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

MSW 3.3 Any swimmer starting before the starting signal has been given by the Starter, shall bedisqualified. (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 untildirected 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 eachage 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 tobe 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 Freestyle50, 100, 200 m Backstroke50, 100, 200 m Breaststroke50, 100, 200 m Butterfly100, 200, 400 m Individual Medley200 m Freestyle Relay200 m Medley Relay200 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 Freestyle50, 100, 200 m Backstroke50, 100, 200 m Breaststroke50, 100, 200 m Butterfly200, 400 m Individual Medley200 m Freestyle Relay200 m Medley Relay200 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 divisionshould include shorter Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly events plus an Individual Medleyand Relays.

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Relays shall consist of four swimmers each registered with the same club. No swimmer is allowed to representmore 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 recognisedand 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 decimalplaces in accordance with SW 11.3).

MSW 6.1 Applications for Masters World Records must be made on the FINA official forms (See nextpage) 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 theresults 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 OrganisingCommittee if deemed necessary.


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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 NAMES1 ....................................... 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

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MASTERS OPEN WATER SWIMMING RULES

Masters Open Water Swimming shall be defined as any event for which the distance is greater than 1500metres 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 WaterSwimming with the following exceptions.

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

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. Swimmersmay be selected irrespective of gender. The slowest entered swimmers of each age group may comprise and beseeded in special heat(s).

MOWS 4 Race organisers, in consultation with the referee and subject to advice from the FINA TechnicalOpen 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 championshiphonours.

MASTERS DIVING RULES

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

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 divenumber (as to FINA Handbook).

In age groups 70 80 + dives with the same dive number can be repeated, if performed in adifferent 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 Women25 29 7 630 34 7 635 39 7 640 44 7 645 49 7 6

50 54 6 555 59 6 560 64 6 565 69 6 570 74 5 475 79 5 4


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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 Women25 29 6 630 34 6 635 39 6 640 44 6 6

45 49 6 650 54 5x 5x55 59 5x 5x60 64 5x 5x65 69 5x 5x70 74 4x 4x75 79 4x 4x80 + 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

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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 nopreliminary or final contests.

MD 4.4 The international competitions shall be conducted in accordance with FINA Rules and either5 or 7 judges shall officiate.

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

Event No. Springboard Sex Age Group1 3 metre Men 25-342 1 metre Women 25-343 3 metre Men 35-494 1 metre Women 35-495 3 metre Men 50-646 1 metre Women 50-647 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 50-6412 1 metre Men 50-6413 3 metre Women 35-4914 1 metre Men 35-4915 3 metre Women 25-3416 1 metre Men 25-34

Platform17 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 65-80+

18 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 65-80+19 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 50-6420 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 50-6421 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 35-4922 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 35-4923 5, 7.5, 10 metre Women 25-3424 5, 7.5, 10 metre Men 25-34

Synchronized

26 3M Women 25-4927 3M Men 25-4928 3M Women 50+

29 3M Men 50+30 Platform Women 25-4931 Platform Men 25-4932 Platform Women 50+33 Platform Men 50+


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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 thedeck movement.

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

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

MSS 8.1.3 Technical Routines: Teams-- 1 minute 50 secondsFree 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 TechnicalRoutines, Free Routines and Free Combination.

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

MSS 8.1.8 Timing of the routines shall start and finish with the accompaniment. Timing ofthe deck movement shall end as the last competitor leaves the deck. Routines may start on thedeck 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 orappointed official. After the signal the competitor (s) must performed the routines withoutinterruption (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 timelimit is exceeded for deck work or there is a deviation from the routines time limit is exceededfor the deck work or there is deviation from the routines time limit allowance (see 6.1) thetimers shall advice the referee or the appointed official designated by the referee.


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Appendix I FINA REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR MASTERS TECHNICAL ROUTINES

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Supplementary elements may be added2. Unless otherwise specified in the description of an element

All figures or components thereof shall be executed according to the requirements described inAppendix II

All elements shall be executed high and controlled, in uniform motion with each section clearlydefined

3. Time limits as in MSS 6.5 and MSS 6.64. 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 Back2. PORPOISE (#355 FINA Handbook) complete figure3. 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 Position5. 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 orderElement 5 may be executed at any time.

DUET/TRIO REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Elements 1-5 as listed

6.

A JOINED ACTIONwhere the swimmers are connected (joined) in some manner by (hands, by feet)to perform ONEof the following:a connected figurea connected floator connected strokingStack, Lifts, Throws are not permitted

7. Elements 1-4 MUSTbe 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 allswimmers. Mirror actions are not permitted except in the Joined Action.

TEAM REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Elements 1-5 as listed

6. A JOINED ACTIONwhere the swimmers are connected (joined) in some manner (by hands, by feet)to perform ONE of the following:

a connected figurea connected floator connected stroking

Stacks, Lifts, and Throws are not permitted

7. CADENCE ACTION: - identical movements (s) performed sequentially one by one, by all teammembers. When more than one cadence action is performed they must be consecutive and not separate

by other optional or required element.


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8. Pattern Formation must include a straight line and a circle.Element s 1-4 MUSTbe 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 allelements, required and supplementary MUST be performed simultaneously and facing the samedirection by all swimmers. Swimmers need not face the same direction in the circle pattern. Variationin propulsion and direction facing are permitted only during pattern changes. Mirror actions are not

permitted with the exception in the Joined Action.

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