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.
I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned that USMS already has an avenue for considering this issue for pool meets (Article 102.12.1D) and for open water events (Article 303.7.2C). The process is different than the British one.
I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned that USMS already has an avenue for considering this issue for pool meets (Article 102.12.1D) and for open water events (Article 303.7.2C). The process is different than the British one.
