2013 UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING CODE OF REGULATIONS AND RULES OF COMPETITION Published by United States Masters Swimming Inc. 655 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone: (800) 550-SWIM (7946) or (941) 256-8767 Fax: (941) 556-7946 Email:
[email protected] Edited by Susan Ehringer with assistance from the Rules, Legislation, Open Water, Long Distance, Recognition and Awards, Championship, Records and Tabulation Committees and the National Office. This is an official publication of United States Masters Swimming Inc., the national governing body for Masters swimming in the United States. Additional copies of this book may be purchased at a cost of $10 from the USMS National Office at the above address. Copyright 2013 by United States Masters Swimming Inc. Portions of this book are reprinted with permission from USA Swimming Rules and Regu- lations (copyright 2013). Cover Design: by Dave Oplinger. 2013 U.S. Masters Swimming Rule Book Page i DEDICATION The 2013 United States Masters Swimming Code of Regulations and Rules of Competition is dedicated to Rob Copeland. For over 30 years, Rob Copeland has been dedicated to U.S. Masters Swimming by serving not only as the President of the organization, but as a volunteer in almost every capacity in the clubs he has been a member of throughout the years. During Rob’s presidency from 2005-2009, he guided U.S. Masters in hiring the first and second Executive Directors, hosting the largest FINA world championship, the initiation of the club development program, online registration, and the establishment of a permanent national headquarters. As a competitive swimmer, Rob has over 150 Top Ten individual achieve- ments, over 20 All American Honors and currently holds four USMS Records.