Pull-buoys, kick boards, fins, and hand paddles are not allowed in the competition pool or warm-up pool. This statement is always included in the “Warm-up Procedures” under the “Meet Information” of all Nationals (and is enforced in many of the local meets).
I have looked in the USMS Rule Book and was not able to find a rule(s) that bans any of the above mentioned items from warm-up at meets. Rule 102.4 covers Warm-up/Warm-down procedures (Availability and Procedure) and Rule 104.5 covers the warm-up schedule (under Conduct of the Championship Meet), but neither specifically rule bans the use of pull-buoys, kick boards, fins, and hand paddles. The rule book index offers no further help (“Safety” offers no help).
If there is a rule banning these, where is it?
Now, Emmett did not say that canoes, jet ski’s or Bass boats were not allowed during warm-ups. However, you may want to check with the meet director before you bring in your sports yacht.
If you are interested in bringing your barge to a meet, may I recommend you look into Open Water swimming. Many meet directors not only allow but encourage the participants to bring water vessels:D
Now, Emmett did not say that canoes, jet ski’s or Bass boats were not allowed during warm-ups. However, you may want to check with the meet director before you bring in your sports yacht.
If you are interested in bringing your barge to a meet, may I recommend you look into Open Water swimming. Many meet directors not only allow but encourage the participants to bring water vessels:D
