Rules of the Game

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Pool Diagram
Updated FINA Table of Degree of Difficulty
*please note that the the FINA table of Degree of Difficulty is incorrect in the 2010 and 2011 rules book; the revised table posted above is correct

Officiating

Become an official

Data Sources

Eligibility information

Rules Participation

What is a playing rule?
Rules cycle (important dates)
How to propose a rules change

Swimsuit Information

Memorandum to manufacturers
Rule 3-1 - Uniforms/Swimsuits
Manufacturers' form to submit swimsuits
Uniform and swimsuit interpretation for manufacturers and suppliers
Rules interpretation and clarification memo
Swimsuit Compliance and Verification Form 
NCAA list of swimsuits*  
*This list is produced from submissions of swimsuitsby manufacturers. The respective manufacturers haveindicated that these swimsuits meet NCAA Rule 3-1. This listwill only serve as a resource, NOT as an approved list ofswimsuits. 

Memos and Correspondence to Membership

Prechampionship Memo (Sent 1/25/10)
Clarification on Use of New Starting Platforms (Sent 11/25/09)
Rules Interpretation and Clarification Memo (Sent 10/13/09)
Major Rules Changes for 2010 and 2011 (Sent 9/15/09)
DIII Update on Uniform/Swimsuit Rules (Sent 9/2/09)
DII Update on Uniform/Swimsuit Rules (Sent 9/2/09)
DI Update on Uniform/Swimsuit Rules (Sent 9/1/09)

• Attachment A-Rule 3-1
• Attachment B-Uniform/Swimsuit Compliance and Verification Form
  

Rules Committee

View rules committee roster
How to apply for the committee
Playing Rules Oversight Panel