E V E N T S 37 SPORT RULES 1. This meet will be conducted in accordance with United States Masters Swimming (USMS) rules, except as modified herein. The major points of the rules include: a. Starts: The forward start may be taken from the starting blocks, the pool deck or a push from the wall. The Backstroke start is taken from the wall. A false start will result in disqualification. b. Turns: The Breaststroke and Butterfly turns must be done with both hands touching the wall simultaneously. The Backstroke and Freestyle events require some part of the body to touch the wall. c. Backstroke: There are no rules pertaining to arm or leg movements. The swimmer is allowed to turn over on his/her stomach during the turn prior to touching the wall. d. Breaststroke: Appropriate stroke is required. After the start and after each turn, at any time prior to the first breast stroke kick, a single butterfly (dolphin) kick is permitted, following which, all movements of the legs shall be simultaneous and in the same horizontal plane without alternating movement. e. Butterfly: The appropriate stroke is required. The whip kick or the dolphin kick may be used exclusively or interchangeably while doing the Butterfly. f. Freestyle: Swimmers must touch the wall at each turn and at the finish. Any stroke may be used and swimmers may switch strokes whenever they wish, except that in an individual medley event, freestyle means any stroke other than butterfly, breaststroke or backstroke. g. Individual Medley: The order of strokes in the Individual Medley is Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle. Rules for the individual strokes govern strokes and turns. h. General: Any swimmer who uses improper methods in order to obtain an advantage over his/her competition will be disqualified from that event. 2. Relay age divisions will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31 of the competition year. 3. All swimsuits must conform with USMS Code of Regulations and Rules of Competition. NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES QUALIFYING RULES 2017 is not a qualifying year for the National Senior Games. FSF STAFF CONTACT: 1-866-FLGAMES (354-2637) or games@flasports.com STATE DIRECTOR: Ron Collins, (727) 531-7999 or Collins@tampabay.rr.com
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