2021-22 Mhsaa Swimming and Diving Rules Interpretations & Updates
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2021-22 MHSAA SWIMMING AND DIVING RULES INTERPRETATIONS & UPDATES 1. IMPORTANT DATES: GIRLS BOYS U.P. Practice Begins Aug. 9 Nov. 22 Nov. 8 First Contest Aug. 18 Dec. 4 Nov. 20 Swim Opt-Out Due Date Nov. 15 Mar. 7 Feb. 14 Regional Diving Nov. 11 Mar. 3 --- Final Meet Nov. 19-20 Mar. 11-12 Feb. 19 2. VOLUNTARY DIVE SCHEDULE: Girls Meets Beginning Aug. 23, 2021 (any meet before Aug. 23, use week one) Dive Group Weeks Dates Forward (1,6,11) Aug. 23 Sept. 27 Nov. 1 Back (2,7) Aug. 30 Oct. 4 Inward (3,8) Sept. 6 Oct. 11 Twisting (4,9) Sept. 13 Oct. 18 Reverse (5,10) Sept. 20 Oct. 25 Boys Meets Beginning Dec. 6, 2021: (any meet before Dec. 6, use week one) Dive Group Weeks Dates Forward (1,6,11) Dec. 6 Jan. 10 Feb. 14 Back (2,7,12) Dec. 13 Jan. 17 Feb. 21 Inward (3,8,) Dec. 20 Jan. 24 Twisting (4,9) Dec. 27 Jan. 31 Reverse (5,10) Jan. 3 Feb. 7 U.P. Meets Beginning Nov. 22, 2021: (any meet before Nov. 22, use week one) Dive Group Weeks Dates Forward (1,6,11) Nov. 22 Dec. 27 Jan. 31 Back (2,7) Nov. 29 Jan. 3 Feb. 7 Inward (3,8) Dec. 6 Jan. 10 Feb. 14 Twisting (4,9) Dec. 13 Jan. 17 Reverse (5,10) Dec. 20 Jan. 24 3. QUALIFYING TIMES FOR 2021-22 L.P. L.P. L.P. L.P. L.P. L.P. U.P. U.P. EVENT GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS BOYS BOYS BOYS GIRLS BOYS DIV. 1 DIV. 2 DIV. 3 DIV. 1 DIV. 2 DIV. 3 200 MED. RELAY 1:52.89 1:56.99 1:58.79 1:41.79 1:43.49 1:46.49 1 entry/team 1 entry/team 200 FREESTYLE 1:57.89 2:01.09 2:03.89 1:47.59 1:49.79 1:53.19 2:37.35 2:26.16 200 IND. MEDLEY 2:13.29 2:18.39 2:21.99 2:02.49 2:03.79 2:08.39 3:00.29 2:57.19 50 FREESTYLE 24.99 25.59 25.79 22.39 22.59 22.99 0:30.16 0:27.34 100 BUTTERFLY 1:00.19 1:01.69 1:03.49 54.09 54.79 57.09 1:27.00 1:23.03 100 FREESTYLE 54.49 55.69 56.49 49.39 49.69 50.79 1:08.88 1:02.69 500 FREESTYLE 5:17.09 5:25.09 5:36.19 4:54.99 5:01.69 5:10.09 7:05.14 6:50.69 200 FREE RELAY 1:41.89 1:45.09 1:46.29 1:31.09 1:33.09 1:35.19 1 entry/team 1 entry/team 100 BACKSTROKE 1:00.59 1:02.29 1:03.89 55.29 56.89 59.09 1:21.26 1:17.53 100 BRSTSTROKE 1:08.69 1:11.39 1:12.89 1:01.49 1:02.89 1:04.39 1:30.57 1:22.64 400 FREE RELAY 3:43.99 3:50.59 3:56.29 3:22.89 3:24.89 3:30.39 1 entry/team 1 entry/team 4. MHSAA RULE CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS A. Swim officials –The official’s uniform for swimming and diving is a white shirt and navy blue slacks. Regular Season –navy blue slacks or dress shorts are legal. All Final officials will wear navy blue slacks. If shorts are worn during regular season they must be mid-thigh to knee length. B. A student may wear a knee brace without any medical documentation or approval by the state association. C. Goggles are not part of the uniform; therefore, there is no logo restriction. D. The “only one suit allowed” rule is for swimmers, not intended for divers. E. Starting pistols shall not be used in any meet. A bell, horn, whistle or air horn may be used. 5. NFHS RULE CHANGES Rule 3-2-5: Changes protocol for declaration of the lead-off swimmer in a relay to be submitted prior to the start of the event. Rationale: The lead-off swimmer must be declared at the specified time and place prior to the start of the event, which is consistent with entry procedures for identification of all relay participants. Rule 3-3-5: Permits competitors to wear suits providing full body coverage for religious reasons. Rationale: Eliminates the need for state association authorization of suits providing full body coverage. Added language allows for exercise of religious practice without creating a competitive advantage for the athlete. Rule 3-3-5b,c,d: Permits the application of temporary adhesives for divers. Rationale: Allows divers to protect themselves from hand slippage, minimizing risks for the diver. Rule 5-4-3 NOTE: Clarifies protocol for conducting swim-offs and what purposes the time can be used. Rationale: Updated language clarifies the impact of the swim-off time on future seedings. Rule 9-2-1: During championship meets, new language establishes when diving boards should be open for practice if breaks between sessions extend longer than ten minutes. Rationale: Defines when diving boards shall be made available for practice during the break between sessions of a championship meet unless the meet director establishes specific guidelines prior to the start of competition. Rule 9-3-7 PENALTIES, 9-5-2, 9-5-5, 9-7-4f, 9-7-5k, 9-8-2c: Permits standing forward takeoffs, clearly defining the proper procedure for performing a standing forward takeoff and the protocol for application of the mandatory two-point deduction. Rationale: The standing forward takeoff is a critical part of the educational process in teaching new dives. This provision allows divers to participate in competition sooner and encourages growth in the sport. Rule 9-5-4b: Clarifies that only four oscillations are permitted before the diver leaves the board. Rational: The removal of vague language clarifies the number of oscillations a diver may take while on the diving board. Rule 9-6-4: Defines process to rectify announcing errors that occur during diving competition. Rational: Language establishes protocol when an announcer error occurs. The diver should not be penalized for the error of meet personnel; the referee retains broad discretion to resolve such problems in the most equitable and efficient way possible. 2021-22 SWIMMING AND DIVING EDITORIAL CHANGES 1-4-2, 4-1-6, 4-4-1, 4-4-2, 4-5-1, 6-2-2, 6-4-1b(3), 8-3-3 2021-22 SWIMMING AND DIVING POINTS OF EMPHASIS 1. Suggested Meet Warm-up Procedures 2. Responsibility of Official, Competitor, and Lap Counter in Distance Events 3. Updating Diving Rules 7. START RULE FOR MHSAA COMPETITIONS - FORWARD START: In all swimming races (exception: Backstroke and Medley Relay races), the referee will give a preliminary signal by whistle to notify the swimmers to line up behind or beside their respective starting platforms. The referee may give brief instructions deemed necessary. The referee then shall turn control of the competitors over to the starter. The starter shall verbally direct the swimmers to “step up” at which time each swimmer shall step onto his or her starting platform and shall stand in any position on the block, without excessive noise or movement. The starter may give brief instructions deemed necessary. Upon the starter’s verbal command, “Take Your Mark,” each swimmer, with no unnecessary noise or movement, shall immediately assume any desired starting position on the starting platform. Sufficient time shall be allowed to enable each swimmer to assume a stationary starting position; however, all swimmers are expected to take their starting positions (with at least one foot at the front edge of the platform) at approximately the same time, and unnecessary noise, movement, or delays shall not be permitted. When the starter sees that the swimmers are stationary, the starter shall start the race. 8. EARNING QUALIFYING SCORES - Close to the end of regular season competition in individual sports where qualifying scores must be obtained in order to enter the MHSAA tournament series, coaches sometimes search for an event to enter team members who still need to qualify. If you are confronted with this situation, be sure you are complying with all MHSAA regulations. Review the following statements to be sure you are following all MHSAA regulations before entering an athlete in a non-scheduled meet to obtain qualifying scores. The athletic administration must be aware of and approve the additional end of the regular season competition the team is participating in. A team must have an opponent from another school, organization, or group. There must be a full complement of officials. Swim in the event for which you attempt to qualify. There must be school and officials contracts signed. Added-on contests cannot exceed the maximum number of allowed regular season meets or days of competition for the team or individual. Competition in a full schedule of events (not diving) must be arranged (not a few selected events). Remember, a team or individual cannot earn qualifying scores unless it competes against an opponent. A cooperative team is considered one team for competition purposes. 9. FINAL MEET INFORMATION: A. For up-to-date information check the MHSAA Web site www.mhsaa.com. B. SWIM FINALS: 1. Each swimmer must have equaled or bettered the qualifying time in a bona fide high school varsity meet 2. Relays – The combination of swimmers participating at the Final Meet must be capable of equaling the Qualification Time 3.