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Fina final decision on tech suits for masters

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It is in the FINA site, (public release #2) : Lausanne (SUI) January 16, 2010 – Under the presidency of Dr. Julio C. Maglione, the first 2010 FINA Bureau Meeting took place on January 14-15 in Bangkok (THA) and approved the following main decisions: ..... 14. Swimwear: .... - Masters: the same swimwear regulations as per pool swimming will be applied from January 1, 2010. Also in the release we find that: .... 4. Allocation of upcoming FINA events: .... - FINA World Masters Championships 2012 – Italy (Riccione) .... That's it people, now let's move ahead.
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  • Because OW swimming has different rules. Also, the complete item mentions both: "14. Swimwear: - Open Water: from June 1, 2010 Open Water Swimwear, for both Men and Women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below the ankle. All Open Water swimsuits shall comply with the FINA Criteria for Materials and Approval Procedures. Until June 2010, the 2009 models can be used in order to protect the athlete from sunburn, jellyfish etc. - Masters: the same swimwear regulations as per pool swimming will be applied from January 1, 2010." A couple of thoughts. First, the USMS 1 mile OW championship is in late May. So, does that mean anything goes for that swim? Second, sunburn and jellyfish is the most ludicrous reasoning I've ever heard. Does the sun stop shining and jellyfish stop stinging on June 1?
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  • Because OW swimming has different rules. Also, the complete item mentions both: "14. Swimwear: - Open Water: from June 1, 2010 Open Water Swimwear, for both Men and Women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below the ankle. All Open Water swimsuits shall comply with the FINA Criteria for Materials and Approval Procedures. Until June 2010, the 2009 models can be used in order to protect the athlete from sunburn, jellyfish etc. - Masters: the same swimwear regulations as per pool swimming will be applied from January 1, 2010." A couple of thoughts. First, the USMS 1 mile OW championship is in late May. So, does that mean anything goes for that swim? Second, sunburn and jellyfish is the most ludicrous reasoning I've ever heard. Does the sun stop shining and jellyfish stop stinging on June 1?
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