CHICAGO, Illinois, September 19. AT its annual Convention on Saturday, more than 400 USA Swimming Delegates, representing swim clubs from all 50 states, voted overwhelmingly for early implementation of a ban on high-tech swimsuits. The legislation, which will go into effect on October 1, regulates swimsuits worn in all USA Swimming\u2013sanctioned competitions.<\/p>\n
The Amendment to Rule 102.9 reads, in part:<\/p>\n
"All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not extend above the navel nor below the knees, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knee." <\/p>\n
Textile fabric is defined as material consisting of natural and\/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and\/or braiding.<\/p>\n
The legislation will go into effect here in the U.S. three months before FINA, swimming's international governing body, is expected to implement the same rule for international competition.<\/p>\n
"As an organization, we have been working with FINA and other swimming nations to find a solution that will ensure a fair and even playing field for all swimmers, and that will ultimately advance the best interests of our sport," said Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director. "With Saturday's vote, our membership has sent a clear message that it wanted this action taken sooner, rather than later. We hope that this action will put the emphasis back where it belongs \u2013 on our athletes, their training and hard work."<\/p>\n
The regulation will apply to all levels of USA Swimming meets.<\/p>\n
The full text of this legislation will be posted on www.usaswimming.org and communicated to members of USA Swimming on Monday.<\/p>\n
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