Ok, so there are a few meets coming up next month in my area(Metro). Now I'm confused as to what suit I'm allowed to wear. I thought we could wear any suit even a B70 until Jan 1st. Now I read on metroswim.org that usms is adhering to USA's ban starting OCT 1, which would leave my B70 illegal. Can anyone confirm this? Does anyone know if I can wear a B70 at SCM Zones in Dec?
you can wear whatever your heart desires...for now.
That's what I thought until I read this on metroswim.org. This seems to imply otherwise.
The high-tech swim suit ban goes into effect on October 1, 2009, and regulates swimsuits worn in all USMS–
sanctioned competitions. But what exactly does “high-tech swimsuits” even mean? Following is the current
criteria that should be followed to determine if a suit is legal for pool competition:
1. Swimsuits for men may not extend above the navel or below the knee and for women
may not cover the neck or extend past the shoulders or below the knee;
2. No zippers or other fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie on a brief or
jammer; and
3. Suits must be of textile material and must not be made of any rubberized type of
material such as polyurethane or neoprene. FINA has not yet provided a release of the
acceptable textile suits, but once they do, we will post the list immediately.
If the suit meets the above three criteria, it should be assumed to be an approved suit during this interim period.
Coaches, officials, meet directors, and swimmers are urged to use common sense in this matter.
you can wear whatever your heart desires...for now.
That's what I thought until I read this on metroswim.org. This seems to imply otherwise.
The high-tech swim suit ban goes into effect on October 1, 2009, and regulates swimsuits worn in all USMS–
sanctioned competitions. But what exactly does “high-tech swimsuits” even mean? Following is the current
criteria that should be followed to determine if a suit is legal for pool competition:
1. Swimsuits for men may not extend above the navel or below the knee and for women
may not cover the neck or extend past the shoulders or below the knee;
2. No zippers or other fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie on a brief or
jammer; and
3. Suits must be of textile material and must not be made of any rubberized type of
material such as polyurethane or neoprene. FINA has not yet provided a release of the
acceptable textile suits, but once they do, we will post the list immediately.
If the suit meets the above three criteria, it should be assumed to be an approved suit during this interim period.
Coaches, officials, meet directors, and swimmers are urged to use common sense in this matter.
