2005-06 IHSAA Swimming and Diving
Rules Modifications and Interpretations
RULE INTEPRETATIONS
NFHS Rule 3-3-1
Situation: A swimmer is wearing a) a swim suit
containing a single manufacturer’s logo and a phrase that is trade-marked by
the manufacturer as part of its marketing efforts, b) a swim suit with an
appropriate size manufacturer’s logo and the phrase “Hard Work” stenciled on by
the school’s supplier. RULING: In a)
illegal, in b) legal. A phrase or
slogan trade-marked by the equipment manufacturer is considered to be part of
that manufacturer’s trade name. Only one
logo/trade name, of no more than 2.25 square inches, is permitted on a
swimmer’s suit. School-specific
information, such as athlete’s name, school mascot, and school slogans, are not
regulated by the rule. Rule
The Speedo company has changed their logo so that the words “Speedo”
and “Endurance” are incorporated into one logo, on one location on the swim
suit. As long as the logo does not
exceed 2 ¼ square inches (prior to being worn), the swim suit is legal
according to NFHS rules.
NFHS Rule 8-2-5
The
individual medley begins with the forward start. Competitors shall swim the butterfly for the
first quarter of the required distance of the complete race, the backstroke for
the second quarter, the breaststroke for the third quarter and any other stroke
other than the backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly for the last quarter. Each
section must be finished in accordance with the rule that applies to the style
concerned.
NFHS Rule 9
A diver is
disqualified from a diving competition because:
(a) he/she
executes a dive other than that given on the score sheet; then on another dive
falls into the water, thus making two infractions (failed dives) – correct
procedure
(b) fails
in the performance of two dives – correct procedure
Comment: In (a) and (b), the diver is disqualified
immediately from competition. The intent is that a diver is disqualified if
he/she fails in the performance of two dives. (9-7-5, 9-8-3)
Note: A diver who scores zero points as the result of a balk, shall
not be considered to have failed that dive.
Rule 4-1-1
The meet
committee shall make decisions on matters not specifically covered by the rules
or on the misapplication of a rule during a meet. Judgement calls are
not subject to review by this (meet) committee.
The decision of the meet committee is final.
Rule 6-3-3
Automatic
Relay Judging Equipment
Per
National Federation Rule 6-3-3, the use of automatic relay judging equipment is
permissible.
If the
electronic relay takeoff equipment detects a negative exchange
differential (takeoff pad minus the finish pad time), a disqualification shall
occur if there is a dual confirmation of a rules violation by:
1. the electronic relay takeoff equipment and a human judge or,
2. two human judges
Situation:
During the
200 Medley Relay, the relay judging equipment indicates that all starts were
fair. However, an official signals a
false start on the second swimmer in lane number two.
Ruling:
Since the automatic
equipment did not appear to malfunction, the swimmer is not disqualified.
Rule 7-1-2d
Only two
relay teams may score for each team in each relay event.
Situation:
Team A’s
Medley Relay teams finish first, second, and third. Team B’s teams finish fourth, fifth, and
sixth.
Ruling:
Team A
receives points for first and second place.
Team B receives no points.
Rule 8-1-7
To finish
the race, the swimmer shall contact the finish end in the manner
prescribed. When automatic
timing/judging is used, the swimmer must contact the touch pad to finish the
race.
Situation:
In
a race being timed with automatic timing, a timer stops his watch when the
swimmer in his lane puts his hand in the gutter above the finish pad. RULING:
Incorrect procedure. COMMENT: It is the swimmer’s responsibility to touch the
pad. This swimmer has not legally finished the race.
IHSAA By-Law 15-1.1d
A few of
our member schools have an individual student athlete who wishes to participate
in swimming and diving. Rule 15-1.1d addresses
the procedures must be adhered to in these instances. In general, all IHSAA policies and procedures
must be followed by member schools that allow their student athletes to
participate under this rule. Below are
guidelines for scheduling meets and determining competition formats:
1. The host school must enter into a contract with each participating school (including
schools represented by any individuals).
The contract must list all schools represented in that contest.
2. All
participating schools should be listed on officials’ contracts.
3. The individual student athlete may
participate using the following options:
a. Student athlete(s) may compete in invitationals.
Points earned should be applied to the varsity team score for his/her
school.
b. Student athlete(s) may compete in junior
varsity races. Points earned should be
applied to the junior varsity team score for his/her school.
c. In a six lane pool, student athlete(s) may
compete in varsity races, provided the other two teams
agree to submit two individuals for competition in that event (as in a
three-way meet format). All events shall
be scored using the dual meet format, but all three teams shall score.
d. In an eight lane pool, student athlete(s) may
compete in varsity races, and swim in available lanes. Points earned should be applied to the
varsity team score for his/her school.
e. The IHSAA does not permit exhibition races.
4. During competition, the individual(s) member
school must provide their own coach to represent the student athlete. The representative shall serve as the team
coach in all aspects of the competition, including coach’s meetings. A coach may not work with athletes from different
schools at the same time.