National Federation of State High School Associations 2015-16 Swimming and Diving Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis Take Part. Get Set For Life.
National Federation of State High School Associations Rules Changes Take Part. Get Set For Life.
Inclusion of Students with Disabilities Guidelines for Schools and State Associations for Consideration of Accommodations
Coaching Swimming
Competitor s Uniform - Jewelry Former Rule 3-3-5 The prohibition of wearing jewelry has been removed from the rules for swimming and diving competition As in previous years, the wearing of a medical-alert with the alert visible continues and is encouraged for the purpose of risk minimization
Competitor s Uniforms Medical Alert Medical alerts are permitted Alert should be visible for risk minimization
Officials Uniform Rule 4-1-7 Officials are required to dress in the same uniform attire as set forth by the state association White is no longer the default uniform
Officials Responsibilities Rules 4-3-1a, b The starter may designate another individual to sound a device for the lead swimmer during the 500-yard/400-meter freestyle when the lead swimmer has two lengths plus 5 yards remaining in the race
Diving Officials Rules 9-6-1 The judging panel in diving may or may not include the diving referee
National Federation of State High School Associations 2015-16 Swimming and Diving Editorial Changes and Points of Emphasis Take Part. Get Set For Life.
Suggested Meet Warm-up Procedures SUGGESTED MEET WARM-UP PROCEDURES The term suggested provides a stronger connotation of importance of warm-up procedures
American Flag and Commemorative/Memorial Patches Rule 3-3-2 One American flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy space on each item of uniform apparel By state association adoption, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not to exceed 4 square inches, may be worn on the uniform without compromising its integrity
Other Editorial Changes 2-NOTES 2-4-5 2-7-3 NOTE 3-2-2 Separated NOTE into two separate notes regarding pool, board, equipment and diving Visible markings on the pool deck, preferred, or on each Remove capable of discharging live ammunition Added appropriate healthcare professional
Other Editorial Changes 9-4-1b 9-6-1 No more than Only one optional dive three or five judges for other meets shall be used
Uniform Responsibilities Making Sure You Have it Right Coach has the ultimate responsibility for athletes to be in legal attire regardless of school purchased or athlete purchased Construction, design, size and number of manufacturer s logo and any postconstruction logo are all part of requirements for a legal suit Coach and athletes have responsibility that the athlete not wear jewelry that takes away from the integrity of the sport
Focus on Risk Minimization in Development of Warm-up Procedures There should be an established warm-up procedure with risk minimization as a focus Suggested warm-up procedure is located in front of NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Book Warm-up procedures should be reviewed for all teams before athletes enter water
Coaching Starts and Turns Can Prevent Injuries Coaching proper techniques for starts and turns Prevents injury Assists in swimmer s success Component for good coaching includes coach observing and being certain each swimmer masters the start and turns for his/her events
4. Ensuring the 16.4 yards/15-meter Mark is Clearly Visible The 16.4 yards/15-meter mark must be visible Preferred location on deck on each side of pool Bright paint or tape
4. Ensuring the 16.4 yards/15-meter Mark is Clearly Visible The lane lines should also be marked Deck marks take priority over lane markers as they may not all be consistent
Preparing the Lap Counter Rule 3-4 Individuals serving as lap counters must be adequately trained by the school personnel Time should be taken prior to start of the competition season for training Reminders for lap counters: Shall not enter the water Stationed on deck between boundaries of counter s lane Change visual count and extend the visual count in water as competitor makes turns at starting end and remove as swimmer approaches for turn Orange shown for final length
Injury Surveillance Report Swimming and Diving 2013-14 boys lowest and girls second lowest injury rate in 20 sports in High School RIO survey Trends 2008/09-2013/14 Overall boys swimming and diving had a relatively small number of reported injuries (n = 116) with 89.7% occurring in practice and 55.2% of all injuries were overuse/chronic injuries. Overall, although girls swimming and diving had a relatively small number of injuries, girls had more injuries (n = 203) than boys swimming and diving. Practice injuries accounted for 81.8% of all injuries. Overuse/chronic injuries accounted for 48.8% of all injuries, followed by no contact injuries (21.7%).
Injury Surveillance Report Swimming and Diving The majority of injuries in boys swimming and diving were to the shoulder (48.3%) followed by the head/face (11.2%) and lower back/l-spine/pelvis (7.8%). The majority of injuries in girls swimming and diving were to the shoulder (42.9%) followed by the knee (9.4%) and head/face (11.3%). Muscle strain was the most common injury type (31.0%) followed by tendonitis (21.6%) and concussion (9.5%). Muscle strain was the most common injury type (30.2%) followed by tendonitis (17.8%) and concussion (10.4%).
Injury Surveillance Report Swimming and Diving For boys swimming and diving, diving accounted for 7.8% of all injuries, swimming for 68.1% and flip turn off wall for 12.1%. For girls swimming and diving, diving accounted for 8.7% of all injuries, swimming for 63.6%, flip turn off wall for 9.2% and other for 13.8% Other includes both dry land training injuries as well as injuries in the pool environment (i.e., slipped and fell on the pool deck). In boys swimming and diving, 36.7% of injuries returned to play within 2 days and 55.2% of injuries returned to play in less than 1 week. In girls swimming and diving, 19.7% of injuries returned to play within 2 days and 48.2% of injuries returned to play in less than 1 week.
Injury Surveillance Report Swimming and Diving If you are interested in more information on the High School RIO Study or a certified athletic trainer interested in becoming a reporter for swimming and diving, please visit http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/pu blichealth/research/researchprojects/piper/proje cts/rio/pages/study-reports.aspx for summary reports.
Swimming and Diving Officials Guidelines Manuals The revised manuals are available August 1 on the following Web site locations: http://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/swimming-diving/ https://nfhs-swimming-diving.arbitersports.com/front/105415/site
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NFHS Swimming and Diving Publications The Rules Book, Scorebook and other swimming and diving materials can be ordered: online at www.nfhs.com by calling 1-800-776-3462
NFHS Water Polo NFHS is publishing a stand alone Water Polo Rules Book for 2015-16 Rules are no longer part of the Swimming and Diving Rules Book Additional Water Polo resources available online http://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/water-polo/ https://nfhs-swimming-diving.arbitersports.com/front/105415/site
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