Swimming

SPORT RULES

1. This competition will be conducted in accordance with United States Masters Swimming rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please visit the website www.usms.org/rules or contact: United States Masters Swimming, Inc., 1751 Mound Street, Suite 201, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 256-8767 or (800) 550-7946

2. The major points of the rules include:

• Starts: The forward start may be taken from the starting blocks, the pool deck or a push from the wall. The backstroke start is taken from the wall. A false start will result in disqualification.
• Turns: The breaststroke and butterfly turns must be done with both hands touching the wall simultaneously. The backstroke and freestyle events require some part of the body to touch the wall.
• Backstroke: There are no rules pertaining to arm or leg movements. The swimmer is allowed to turn over on his/her stomach during the turn prior to touching the wall.
• Breaststroke: The appropriate stroke is required.
• Butterfly: The appropriate stroke is required. The whip kick or the dolphin kick may be used exclusively or interchangeably while doing the butterfly.
• Freestyle: Swimmers must touch the wall at each turn and at the finish. Any stroke may
• Medley: The order of strokes in the individual medley is butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke

3. General: Any swimmer who uses improper methods in order to obtain an advantage over his/her competition will be disqualified from that event.

4. Swimmers must provide their own suits, caps, googles, towels, etc.

ENTRY REGULATIONS

1. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2026.

2. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2026.

3. Swimmers may enter a maximum six events.