PART ONE t Technical Rules 1 PART TWO t 2012 USA Swimming Administrative Regulations 2 Rules and Regulations of Competition PART THREE t Rights, Privileges, Code of Conduct 3 Published by: PART FOUR t Hearings and Appeals USA SWIMMING, INC. 4 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 719.866.4578 o PART FIVE t 719.866.4669 f Corporate Bylaws usaswimming.org of USA Swimming 5 PART SIX t Local Swimming Committees, 6 The 2012 Rules and Regulations is an official Zones and Regions publication of USA Swimming, the National Governing PART SEVEN t Body for swimming in the U.S.; editing of the Open Water Swimming changes from convention provided by Dan McAllen, 7 Anneliese Eggert and Julie Bare for correct application. MASTERS t U.S. Masters Technical Rules Differences M Cover Design: Matt Lupton Cover Photos: Getty Images Copyright 2012 by USA Swimming, Inc. 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