R-20 202.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR OBSERVED SWIMS .5 The USA Swimming observers present at the meet must be notified, prior to the start of competition, of the individual swims for which certification will be requested if the meet is not receiving blanket observation (all swims observed). Add new subsection: .7 If a meet is receiving blanket observation (all swims observed), a time for any swim in compliance with USA Swimming rules as stated in Section 202.4.4 above will be considered an official time for the swimmer.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBSERVED SWIMS
Proposed by: Suzanne Heath, National OVC Coordinator
Purpose: To conform to ruling by the Rules Committee on this issue and continued re-occurrence of the question.