{"product_id":"usa-swimming-2023-mini-rulebook","title":"USA Swimming 2023 Mini Rulebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the National Governing Body for the sport of Swimming, USA Swimming is responsible for setting the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. The USA Swimming 2023 Mini Rulebook is the official publication of USA Swimming. Changes to the rulebook are made on a yearly basis following the U.S. Aquatic Sports Convention. These changes include any new legislation, revisions, and updates as voted on by the House of Delegates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective of all the latest changes to USA Swimming Rules and Regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny proposed changes to USA Swimming Rules and Regulations should be submitted to both the Chair and Secretary of the USA Swimming Rules \u0026amp; Regulations Committee in accordance with Article 511.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions regarding USA Swimming Rules and Regulations, or any of the interpretations, may be directed to the Chair of the USA Swimming Rules \u0026amp; Regulations Committee, Clark Hammond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAJOR LEGISLATION AND RULE CHANGES FOR 2023 (currently effective except as otherwise noted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary definitions for “Intra-Squad Meet,” “Official Time” and “Virtual Meet” have been added. (Glossary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequirements for Virtual Meets have been added. (Article 102.1.6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sanctioning and approval process for Open Water meets was clarified. (Article 202.4 and 202.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll members of USA Swimming must comply with all anti-doping rules consistent with USOPC requirements. (Article 303.3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll USA Swimming member clubs are required to adopt a photography policy to enhance existing Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. (Article 305.3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Zone governing documents have been renamed. (Article 605.2.1 and 605.2.2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetsuit requirements have been changed for Open Water competition. (Article 701.1.2 and 701.4.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired officials for Open Water events were clarified. (Article 701.10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone Open Water Championship events and eligibility are further defined. (Article 704.1 and 704.2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Required LSC Bylaws template was amended to permit virtual meetings of an LSC HOD should physical gatherings be prohibited by law or regulation. (Required LSC Bylaws Template Article 4.8) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e Mini size - 4\" W x 6\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003e(1) rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/strong\u003eImported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48501936685310,"sku":"usa-swimming-2023-mini-rulebook-8215889","price":2.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/9986\/4830\/files\/8f4be7d7c5cb0bf4e343f78fcc9a2079.webp?v=1782904679","url":"https:\/\/swimoutletusshop.com\/products\/usa-swimming-2023-mini-rulebook","provider":"swimoutletusshop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}