officials rules

• USA Swimming Rules & Regulations Page (includes downloadable rulebook)

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• USA Swimming Deck Referee & Starter Situations and Resolutions [03/2025]

• USA Swimming Stroke & Turn Situations and Resolutions [03/2025]

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• USA Swimming Rules Clarification - Minimum Required Officials [6/24/2020]

• USA Swimming Rules Clarification - Swimsuits [10/3/2019]

• USA Swimming Rules Change - Medley Swimming [9/21/2017]

• USA Swimming Rule Clarification - Tie-Back Suits [11/21/2016]

• USA Swimming Rule Interpretation - Use of Tape [6/13/2016]

• USA Swimming Interpretation of the Breaststroke/Butterfly Touch Rule [updated: 1/15/2014]

• USA Swimming Rule Changes to Conform to FINA Changes [9/18/2013]

• USA Swimming Interpretation of the Four Hour Rule [9/14/2013]