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?
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News letter from the Metro registrar...
**Contrary to previously disseminated and confusing information on high tech swim suits, USMS has NOT issued a BAN on wearing high tech suits in ANY masters-sanctioned events (yards or meters) at this time. Yes, other national governing bodies of swimming have instituted a ban effective October 1st, but USMS has NOT. So those expensive full-body swim suits you've purchased to compete in are still good. We expect to receive concrete current information from USMS soon, and will post same on the Metro website at that time (please ignore any swim suit ban info you might see posted online right now).
In addition, USMS national office has stated that they will send out an urgent email message to all USMS-registered swimmers the moment a decision is reached on banned high tech suits. Just be aware that SOME TIME IN JANUARY, FINA (international governing body) will publish their final ruling with a complete list of banned suits - at which time USMS will adopt the SAME banned suit list/ruling.
News letter from the Metro registrar...
**Contrary to previously disseminated and confusing information on high tech swim suits, USMS has NOT issued a BAN on wearing high tech suits in ANY masters-sanctioned events (yards or meters) at this time. Yes, other national governing bodies of swimming have instituted a ban effective October 1st, but USMS has NOT. So those expensive full-body swim suits you've purchased to compete in are still good. We expect to receive concrete current information from USMS soon, and will post same on the Metro website at that time (please ignore any swim suit ban info you might see posted online right now).
In addition, USMS national office has stated that they will send out an urgent email message to all USMS-registered swimmers the moment a decision is reached on banned high tech suits. Just be aware that SOME TIME IN JANUARY, FINA (international governing body) will publish their final ruling with a complete list of banned suits - at which time USMS will adopt the SAME banned suit list/ruling.
