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702.1 702.1 THE COURSE ARTICLE 702 VENUE STANDARDS .1 The course shall be measured as accurately as possible with the available navigational or survey equipment. .2 The course shall be in water that is subject to only minor currents or tide and may be salt or fresh water. .3 With the exception of beach starts and beach finishes, the minimum depth of water at any point on the course shall be 1.4 meters. .4 Guide Buoy - A distinctively marked colored float in the water, anchored to provide navigational guidance for swimmers, may be used. Guide buoys shall be non-directional in nature and swimmers may pass on either side of the buoy. Guide buoys must be colored differently from turn buoys. 702.2 WATER/AIR TEMPERATURE — The race shall not begin if the following conditions are not satisfied (effective 9/17/11): .1 The water temperature shall not be less than 16°C (60.8° F). .2 For races of 5K and above, the water temperature shall not exceed 29.45° C (85° F). .3 The air temperature and water temperature when added together shall not be less than 30° C (118° F) nor greater than 63° C (177.4° F). 702.3 WATER QUALITY (effective 9/17/11) .1 If water quality meets the standards of the local testing authority, the water quality will be deemed acceptable unless otherwise determined by the Safety Officer or Independent Safety Monitor. .2 If an exceptional event such as heavy rain or flooding affects the water quality, the Referee, the Meet Director, or the Independent Safety Monitor shall have the authority to postpone or cancel the race. 702.4 THE START .1 The start line shall be clearly defined by either overhead apparatus or by removable equipment at water level. .2 If the race is started from a fixed platform, the water depth requirements of 103.2.3 must be met. Additionally, the Course Officer and Referee shall have the start area inspected for hidden underwater obstacles or obstructions. If there is any doubt as to the condition of the start area, an in-water or beach start shall be used. 702.5 TURNS/CHANGES IN COURSE .1 Turn Buoys - All turns and other changes in direction on the course shall be clearly indicated by turn buoys which shall be distinctively marked colored floats, anchored to mark the course for swimmers. Turn buoys shall be directional in nature and must be passed with a right shoulder turn or left shoulder turn, as stated in the pre-race instructions. 150 2012 Rules & Regulations
702.5 .2 A clearly marked craft or platform for a turn judge shall be securely fixed in position at all locations where alterations in direction on the course occur and in such a manner as not to obstruct the swimmers’ view or negotiation of the turn, while providing a clear view of the swimmers’ turns for the officials. 702.6 THE FINISH .1 The final approach to the finish shall be clearly defined with markers of a distinctive color. The area leading to the finish apparatus should be clearly marked by rows of buoys which narrow as they get closer to the finish wall – this is considered part of the course and the swimmers shall remain within the rows of buoys throughout their approach to the finish. Escort safety craft should be stationed at the approach to and entrance of the finish lane to ensure that only the escort craft authorized to do so enter or cross this entrance. .2 The finish line shall be clearly defined and marked by a vertical surface at least five meters wide. The finish apparatus, where possible, should be a stationary panel securely fastened in place so as to not be moved by wind, tide, or force of the swimmer striking it. .3 When Automatic Officiating Equipment (microchip technology) is used for timing of the race, the official time for the finish shall be recorded in tenths of seconds. Actual finish placement shall be determined by manual finish judging and/or video replay of the finish. 702.7 FEEDING STATIONS .1 Feeding stations may be floating or stationary and shall safely accommodate the number of feeders consistent with the number of entries. .2 Feeding stations shall be located on the inner or outer boundary of the course, in line with the turn buoy. .3 Number of feeding stations required: A No feeding station is required for an event 5k or shorter. B At least one feeding station is required for an event that is longer than 5k but shorter than 10k. C For an event 10k or longer, there shall be at least one feeding station every 2k. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ARTICLE 703 RECORDS 703.1 Because of differences in courses, currents and other physical factors, records for open water events are not maintained. For long distance events swum in a pool, records are maintained as U.S. Open Records. 703.2 Open Water and Long Distance U.S. Open individual and team records for men and women may only be achieved in a sanctioned or approved event and will be maintained as indicated below: .1 Time/Distance Events: A One-Hour Swim (25 Yard Pool) B 12- and 24-Hour Swim (50 Meter Pool) 7 8 R 2012 Rules & Regulations 151
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TABLE OF CONTENTS USA Swimming Rule
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204.5 Entry Fees ..................
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5 6 7 8 R Article 604 — LSC Redis
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EVENT — any race or series of rac
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SCRATCH (from an event) — withdra
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PART ONE TECHNICAL RULES Except as
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101.2 All movements of the arms sha
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101.6 (2) Backstroke to Breaststrok
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102.7 102.7 POSTPONEMENTS AND CHANG
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102.8 B C D (2) Caps — A total of
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102.11 .2 Has the authority to disq
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102.14 C Determination and recordin
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102.22 .2 The Referee or designated
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102.24 C System Requirements for Sp
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102.24 F Adjustment for Malfunction
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102.27 results shall be provided in
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APPENDIX 1-B EXAMPLE OF HEAT MALFUN
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103.3 (1 and 3/16ths of an inch) in
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103.13 .3 The top surface of the st
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103.19 the course and shall extend
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104.2 .2 American and United States
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104.2 C Recognition. — Upon recei
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105.4 105.4 COGNITIVELY DISABLED
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PART TWO ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
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202.2 .13 For the sole purpose of i
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202.4 A Article 101 (all) or Articl
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202.6 ing their sport nationality o
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203.7 203.7 An unattached competito
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205.2 205.2 ELIGIBILITY .1 Eligibil
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205.9 USA Swimming Observed Swims,
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207.8 207.8 ENTRY FORMS AND MEET AN
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APPENDIX 2-A 2012 CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
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2012 SPEEDO JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIO
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APPENDIX 2-B 2009-2012 National Age
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PART THREE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, CODE
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303.1 ARTICLE 303 ELIGIBILITY 303.1
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306.1 ARTICLE 306 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
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