SWIMMING OFFICIALS GROUP
FINA SWIMMING RULES
(As amended following the FINA Technical Congress July 2009)
Where no reference is made to a rule the existing rule within the FINA Handbook 2005-2009, together with any subsequent reference to those rules by Home Countries is still valid
New wording is shown in bold lettering
New By-Law BL 8
BL 8
SWIMWEAR
BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one
swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands
shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1st 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials