The following has been circulated by British Swimming...
Swimsuit query
There are occasions when, for religious reasons, a swimmer needs to remain covered and the wearing of a full length body suit should not pose a barrier to the individual taking part in training and/or competition. The Legal Department has provided guidance in relation to this and the document can be accessed via the link below.
www.swimming.org/assets/uploads/library/Swimwear_and_Equality_Guidance_Note_130210v4_Re_PrintFINAL.pdf
Jane Davies
British Swimming Officials Group.
Bring back the shark, Rob! :bouncing: :banana: :cheerleader:
LOL.
Men and women have been swimming in all sorts of garb (or without any) for as long as recorded history. Swim wear has been in a continuous state of evolution. In the early part of the century women swam in what looked more like night gowns or dresses with pantaloons, and i think Ben Franklin swam in the Thames during the revolutionary war and was probably in his birthday suit.
I'm not big on religious rituals, dress codes, etc., but some people are, and it isn't right to block them from this sport if we can so easily include them. Time to continue evolving.
Bring back the shark, Rob! :bouncing: :banana: :cheerleader:
LOL.
Men and women have been swimming in all sorts of garb (or without any) for as long as recorded history. Swim wear has been in a continuous state of evolution. In the early part of the century women swam in what looked more like night gowns or dresses with pantaloons, and i think Ben Franklin swam in the Thames during the revolutionary war and was probably in his birthday suit.
I'm not big on religious rituals, dress codes, etc., but some people are, and it isn't right to block them from this sport if we can so easily include them. Time to continue evolving.
