Swimming and Diving RULES POWERPOINT

2018-19 Swimming and Diving RULES POWERPOINT
Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis

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2018-19 nfhs swimming and diving RULES CHANGES

Definitions rule 1 The NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Committee addressed the organization of the Rule 1: Terms referring to meets have been consolidated; Section headings are reordered; Definitions have been added. The NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Committee addressed the organization of the Rule 1: Terms referring to meets have been consolidated; Section headings are reordered; Definitions have been added. Rule 1 has been reorganized and terminology has been added to more accurately reflect and define meet specifications and organization. The changes provide clarity while also consolidating the many terms identifying types of meets. The sections in Rule 1 were re-ordered to reflect where they are addressed in the rule book and new definitions address terms.

Definitions Rule 1-4 Seeding is the process of assigning competitors into heats, lanes, and/or dive order by time or score. A meet is a series of events. A meet announcement is the information provided to participating teams and officials regarding the meet type, format, course, events, schedule, procedures, etc. Seeding is the process of assigning competitors into heats, lanes, and/or dive order by time or score. A meet is a series of events. A meet announcement is the information provided to participating teams and officials regarding the meet type, format, course, events, schedule, procedures, etc. The definition of a forfeited meet is already referred to in Rule and therefore, was deleted from Rule 1. This eliminates redundant wording. New definitions for seeding, a meet, and a meet announcement have been added to Rule 1-4.

Definitions Rule 1-4-8, 3-1-2, 5-1-1 NOTES, 7-1-2, 7-1-3, 9-2-4
Types of Meets: Dual meet - two teams; Double-dual meet - three teams, scored as two separate meets; Triple-dual meet - three teams, scored as three separate meets; Multi-team meet - three or more teams, each competing for the same points: A championship meet is a culminating meet, as determined by state association policy; A non-championship meet is a scored meet which is not required to utilize championship rules. Types of Meets: Dual meet - two teams; Double-dual meet - three teams, scored as two separate meets; Triple-dual meet - three teams, scored as three separate meets; Multi-team meet - three or more teams, each competing for the same points: A championship meet is a culminating meet, as determined by state association policy; A non-championship meet is a scored meet which is not required to utilize championship rules. Traditionally, meet descriptions and formats have been referenced in the swimming and diving rule book using a variety of terms. Rule now organizes types of meets into four categories: dual meets, double-dual meets, triple dual meets, and multi-team meets. Each of the four meet types uses a different scoring system. Multi-team meets are further defined as being either a championship or non-championship meet. The difference between a championship and non-championship meet is that participation rules differ for each. The type of meet is determined by the number of participating teams, which dictates the scoring system.

Definitions Rule 1-4-9 Formats of Meets:
Timed finals are meets that have events consisting of one or more heats in which final place winners in an event are determined by time; Preliminaries and finals meets have at least two rounds in each event before final place winners are determined; Mixed format meets have events which are competed as timed finals and other events which are competed as preliminaries and finals. Formats of Meets: Timed finals are meets that have events consisting of one or more heats in which final place winners in an event are determined by time; Preliminaries and finals meets have at least two rounds in each event before final place winners are determined; Mixed format meets have events which are competed as timed finals and other events which are competed as preliminaries and finals. Meet formats are now defined in Rule as timed finals, preliminaries and finals, and mixed format meets. A meet format determines how a meet is to be conducted.

Definitions Rule 1-4-9b Preliminaries and Finals Meets:
Preliminaries are competitions designed to advance qualifiers to another round of competition; Finals are a concluding competition designed to determine the place winners and points in an event; A swim-off is part of the preliminary process of qualifying a full complement of finalists; By state association adoption, an alternate qualifier is one of the next two fastest swimmers/relays after the finalists are designated. Preliminaries and Finals Meets: Preliminaries are competitions designed to advance qualifiers to another round of competition; Finals are a concluding competition designed to determine the place winners and points in an event; A swim-off is part of the preliminary process of qualifying a full complement of finalists; By state association adoption, an alternate qualifier is one of the next two fastest swimmers/relays after the finalists are designated. Preliminaries and finals meets are further defined in Rule 1-4-9b. Swim-offs and alternate qualifiers, which are possible components of preliminaries and finals meets, are also contained within this rule.

Pool markings Rule 2-4-5 Visible markings shall be provided which are located 16.4 yards/15 meters from each end wall, on both sides of the pool deck. The markings may also be placed on each lane marker. Deck markings take precedence. Visible markings shall be provided which are located 16.4 yards/15 meters from each end wall, on both sides of the pool deck. The markings may also be placed on each lane marker. Deck markings take precedence. New wording clarifies that 16.4-yard/15-meter marks must be visible on both sides of the pool deck. These markings may also be integrated into each lane marker/lane line. However, because the position of such floats are often irregular, the marks on the sides of the pool are the uniform default marking for all lanes.

equipment for swimming events Rule 2-7-2b
Backstroke starting ledges are not permitted in high school swimming. Backstroke starting ledges are not permitted to be used in high school swimming. The NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Committee has consistently opposed the use of backstroke ledges because of concerns about risk minimization, which is one of the principal responsibilities of the committee.

equipment for swimming events Rule 2-7-2c
If one or more starting platforms are not securely attached to the deck or end wall, the following options may be used provided the water depth rule is not violated: all swimmers shall start in the water; all swimmers shall start on the deck; any affected lane(s) may be excluded with prior mutual consent. NOTE: When water depth and/or distance of starting platforms from the water surface do not meet rule specifications, the swimmers must start in the water or on the deck, provided water depth is not violated or the meet shall not be conducted. If one or more starting platforms are not securely attached to the deck or end wall, the following options may be used provided the water depth rule is not violated: all swimmers shall start in the water; all swimmers shall start on the deck; any affected lane(s) may be excluded with prior mutual consent. NOTE: When water depth and/or distance of starting platforms from the water surface do not meet rule specifications, the swimmers must start in the water or on the deck, provided water depth is not violated or the meet shall not be conducted. Language regarding options for starting platform malfunctions are described in this new provision and updates have been made with regard to the penalties. The previous Rule PENALTY 3 was incorporated into the body of Rule 2-7-2, and an alternative was added to permit affected lanes to be excluded with prior mutual consent of competing teams. The previous PENALTY 1 is now a NOTE as it reflects the action that should be taken when water depth or the distance of the starting platforms from the water are not compliant.

the referee Rule 4-2-1d The referee's authority begins as he/she is available on deck, which shall be at least 30 minutes before the start of the meet. The referee shall conduct a pre-meet conference with the starter, a captain and a coach from each team to review meet procedures, special instructions and any unusual pool conditions. The referee's authority begins as he/she is available on deck, which shall be at least 30 minutes before the start of the meet. The referee shall conduct a pre-meet conference with the starter, a captain and a coach from each team to review meet procedures, special instructions and any unusual pool conditions. The pre-meet conference is now a requirement of the referee, starter, coach and captain of each team. This serves a risk minimization function and promotes positive sporting behavior. Suggested topics to be covered include sportsmanship, illegal attire, medical issues involving tape, students with a disability, and any general concerns/comments.

turn judges Rule 4-5-3, 4-7 At the discretion of the referee, the duties of stroke inspectors and turn/finish judges may be combined in assigning officiating responsibilities. At the discretion of the referee, the duties of stroke inspectors and turn/finish judges may be combined in assigning officiating responsibilities. The responsibilities of stroke inspectors and turn/finish judges can now be combined by rule. When the availability of officials is limited, it is important that the flexibility to staff the deck effectively and efficiently with the available officials is preserved.

order and length of events Rule 5-1-2a
In non-championship meets, by prior mutual consent of competing teams, the diving event may be held first, last or simultaneously with the swimming events. Regardless of when the diving event is conducted, there shall be a break of at least 15 minutes, with at least 10 minutes warmup in the water, prior to the 100-yard butterfly. In non-championship meets, by prior mutual consent of competing teams, the diving event may be held first, last or simultaneously with the swimming events. Regardless of when the diving event is conducted, there shall be a break of at least 15 minutes, with at least 10 minutes warmup in the water, prior to the 100-yard butterfly. In non-championship meets, the diving event may be held first, last or simultaneously with the swimming events, in addition to the traditional placement as Event 5 between the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly. Allowing for flexibility in conducting the diving event within the dual meet program will permit more options for competing teams.

lane and heat assignments Rule 5-3
Rule 5-3 has been reorganized to clarify the assignment of lanes in meets ranging from dual meets up to multi-team meets. In dual meets, the visiting team shall have the choice of the odd or even numbered lanes. In pools with an odd number of lanes, a lane shall be voided and the lanes renumbered if necessary. Rule 5-3 has been reorganized to clarify the assignment of lanes in meets ranging from dual meets up to multi-team meets. In dual meets, the visiting team shall have the choice of the odd or even numbered lanes. In pools with an odd number of lanes, a lane shall be voided and the lanes renumbered if necessary. Section 5-3 has been updated to provide lane and heat assignment protocol in a logical fashion from the dual meet to the multi-team meet. This change also provides direction for situations in which the number of teams and/or entries cannot be equally divided into the number of available lanes. Meet hosts should have the responsibility/right of deciding between seeding and leaving lanes open, because that decision affects meet duration and facility constraints.

In non-championship multi-team meets and double dual/triple dual meets, the lane assignments below shall be used. In non-championship multi-team meets and double dual/triple dual meets, the lane assignments below shall be used. When the number of teams cannot be equally divided into the number of lanes, meet hosts shall have the choice of seeding, or using these lane assignments and leaving lanes open. Non-championship multi-team meets with more than 5 teams shall be seeded. The language provides additional options for meet hosts when conducting meets.

In seeded timed finals meets, lane assignments shall be made in descending order of seeded positions of swimmers or relay teams according to lanes as follows: In non-championship multi-team meets and double dual/triple dual meets, the lane assignments below shall be used. This figure shows lane assignments for competitors swimming in seeded timed finals multi-team meets in which there is one heat per event. This seeding configuration has not been changed.

In timed finals events, fastest seeded swimmers or relay teams shall be placed as a group in the last heat, the next fastest seeded swimmers or relay teams as a group in the next to last heat, and so forth as in the following pattern: In timed finals events, fastest seeded swimmers or relay teams shall be placed as a group in the last heat, the next fastest seeded swimmers or relay teams as a group in the next to last heat, and so forth as in the following pattern: This figure shows lane assignments for competitors swimming in seeded timed finals multi-team meets in which there are multiple heats per event. This seeding configuration has not changed. NOTE: The use of pools with a greater (or fewer) number of lanes is permissible with the patterns established in the examples scaled to the number of lanes available in the competition pool.

In preliminary races, the final three heats consist of the fastest seeded competitors, with the fastest in the last heat, the second fastest in the next to last heat, the third fastest in the second to last heat, the fourth fastest in the last heat, and so on. If more than three heats are necessary, the assignment in additional heats is determined as in timed final events. For example, the following plan shall operate when there are 32 swimmers in six lanes for preliminaries. In preliminary races, the final three heats consist of the fastest seeded competitors, with the fastest in the last heat, the second fastest in the next to last heat, the third fastest in the second to last heat, the fourth fastest in the last heat, and so on. If more than three heats are necessary, the assignment in additional heats is determined as in timed final events. For example, the following plan shall operate when there are 32 swimmers in six lanes for preliminaries. The seeding configuration for a preliminaries/finals meet has not changed. The preliminary races require the last three heats to be circle seeded, so that the fastest seeded competitor is assigned to the last heat, the second fastest competitor is assigned in next to the last heat, and the third fastest competitor is assigned in the third from the last heat, and so on. NOTE: The use of pools with a greater (or fewer) number of lanes is permissible with the patterns established in the examples scaled to the number of lanes available in the competition pool.

Qualifying Procedures Rule 5-4-2
In preliminaries and finals meets, the fastest swimmers from the preliminaries of each event shall qualify for the finals and the next fastest swimmers shall qualify for consolation finals. If there are fewer competitors than the total number of scoring lanes, the finals heat shall be filled even if that leaves two or fewer competitors in the consolation finals heat. In preliminaries and finals meets, the fastest swimmers from the preliminaries of each event shall qualify for the finals and the next fastest swimmers shall qualify for consolation finals. If there are fewer competitors than the total number of scoring lanes, the finals heat shall be filled even if that leaves two or fewer competitors in the consolation finals heat. The added article provides language in regard to scoring based on pool facilities with different numbers of available lanes.

choice of dives Rule 9-4-6 Note 2
NOTES: 1. For interstate competition, the voluntary dive group of the week shall follow the schedule of the host school's state unless state association policy determines otherwise. 2. With prior mutual consent of competing teams, eleven dives may be performed during dual or multi-team meets. The format shall adhere to Rule NOTES: 1. For interstate competition, the voluntary dive group of the week shall follow the schedule of the host school's state unless state association policy determines otherwise. 2. With prior mutual consent of competing teams, eleven dives may be performed during dual or multi-team meets. The format shall adhere to Rule The NOTE 2 has been added and clarifies that it is permissible to conduct eleven dive competitions during non-championship multi-team meets. This provides additional options for competitors to prepare for tournament series events.

2018-19 nfhs swimming and diving major editorial CHANGES

Definitions Rule 1-2-3, 3-2-1 Exhibition competitors are permitted, unless state association policy determines otherwise. An exhibition competitor: has been designated by his or her coach to be a non-scoring contestant in a regularly scheduled and scored event; must adhere to rules regarding event form, starting, judging, timing and conduct; shall not be counted in the number of entries per event allowed each team; however, the event does count toward the number of events an individual competitor may enter; may use his/her performance as a qualifying time/diving score. Exhibition competitors are permitted, unless state association policy determines otherwise. An exhibition competitor: has been designated by his or her coach to be a non-scoring contestant in a regularly scheduled and scored event; must adhere to rules regarding event form, starting, judging, timing and conduct; shall not be counted in the number of entries per event allowed each team; however, the event does count toward the number of events an individual competitor may enter; may use his/her performance as a qualifying time/diving score. Rules pertaining to exhibition competitors have not changed, but are now re-formatted and located in Rule 1.

WATER CONDITIONS Rule 2-6, 2-7-2 PENALTY
ART The water clarity shall be such that the bottom and end lane line markings can be clearly seen while standing at midpoint on either side of the pool deck. The physical condition of the water shall meet standards of chemical balance and treatment as prescribed by that school's local or state health code. ART The level of the water shall be at the overflow rim of the pool. PENALTY: When water conditions above do not meet rule specifications, the referee may declare that the meet will not be conducted. ART It is recommended that the water temperature be no less than 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) and no more than 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). PENALTY 2: When water conditions do not meet rule specifications, the referee may declare that the meet will not be conducted. ART The water clarity shall be such that the bottom and end lane line markings can be clearly seen while standing at midpoint on either side of the pool deck. The physical condition of the water shall meet standards of chemical balance and treatment as prescribed by that school's local or state health code. ART The level of the water shall be at the overflow rim of the pool. PENALTY: When water conditions above do not meet rule specifications, the referee may declare that the meet will not be conducted. ART It is recommended that the water temperature be no less than 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) and no more than 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). PENALTY 2: When water conditions do not meet rule specifications, the referee may declare that the meet will not be conducted. This change reorganizes water condition requirements and provides directives for non-compliant conditions. Rule 2-6 now clarifies which requirements are mandatory, and which is a recommendation. No changes were made to the three articles themselves, merely the order in which they are listed. Rule 2-7 addresses equipment for swimming events. Penalty 2 was deleted because it refers to water conditions, not equipment. The penalty for improper water conditions already exists in Rule 2-6.

equipment for swimming events Rule 2-7-9, 7-2-5
ART It is recommended that a location where the meet score can be posted throughout the meet be provided. It is recommended the meet score be posted and/or announced throughout the meet. ART It is recommended that a location where the meet score can be posted throughout the meet be provided. It is recommended the meet score be posted and/or announced throughout the meet. This recommendation was previously listed in Section 7, which contains swimming equipment standards. The editorial change specifies that the score should be provided in some location, making it an equipment standard. An additional statement was added to Rule 7-2-5, that recommends the meet score be posted throughout the meet.

Authorized officials Rule 4-1-2
In multi-team meets, a meet committee and a meet director shall assume responsibility for all aspects of meet management. The meet committee shall make decisions on matters not specifically covered by the rules or on the misapplication of a rule during a meet; Judgment calls of officials are not subject to review by this committee; The decisions of the meet committee are final. In multi-team meets, a meet committee and a meet director shall assume responsibility for all aspects of meet management. The meet committee shall make decisions on matters not specifically covered by the rules or on the misapplication of a rule during a meet; Judgment calls of officials are not subject to review by this committee The decisions of the meet committee are final. This editorial change clarifies that a meet committee and meet director are only required for championship meets. Other meets are administered by the referee or other officials appropriate to the type of meet.

RELAY EVENTS Rule 8-3 NOTE
NOTE: In meets where other relay events are part of the schedule, they shall be swum in accordance with all rules governing the strokes involved. In the backstroke relay events, all takeoffs except the initial start shall be from a forward start, after which the swimmers are permitted one immediate arm pull in the prone position prior to turning over on their backs. The backstroke relay is not a part of the official NFHS schedule of events. This language was moved to a NOTE, which can provide guidance but should not be a listed as an NFHS rule. The remaining articles were renumbered.

2018-19 nfhs swimming and diving points of emphasis

Suit coverage Student athletes must wear uniforms of decent appearance, including suit coverage. If individuals or teams are in violation of this rule, officials are encouraged to contact the head coach of the offending team, rather than the student, requesting that the student athletes be appropriately equipped with uniforms that meet specified standards. Swimmers and/or divers who are not meeting the rule shall not compete. Student athletes must wear uniforms of decent appearance, including suit coverage. If individuals or teams are in violation of this rule, officials are encouraged to contact the head coach of the offending team, rather than the student, requesting that the student athletes be appropriately equipped with uniforms that meet specified standards. Swimmers and/or divers who are not meeting the rule shall not compete. Rule states all suits shall be of one piece and competitors shall not be permitted to participate wearing a suit that is not of decent appearance. Boys shall wear suits which cover the buttocks while girls shall wear suits which cover the buttocks and breasts. If individuals or teams are in violation of this rule, officials are encouraged to contact the head coach of the offending team, rather than the student, requesting that all team members be appropriately equipped with uniforms that meet specified standards. School administrators and coaches are also asked to be proactive in monitoring their athletes’ compliance with this rule. If the athlete cannot or will not comply with the suit coverage rule, they will be disqualified from events until they are in legal attire. Coaches are encouraged to select team suits that provide appropriate coverage as it pertains to NFHS rules. The issue of suit coverage continues to be troubling topic for many. Focus will be on discussions with the head coach or coaching staff who should address the issue with their swimmer(s).

Guidelines on lightning OR THUNDER DISTURBANCES
Revised by NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee in March 2018. Activities should be suspended at first sound of thunder or sighting of lightning. Do not resume activities until 30 minutes after last thunder is heard or lightning is seen. Revised by NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee in March 2018. Activities should be suspended at first sound of thunder or sighting of lightning. Do not resume activities until 30 minutes after last thunder is heard or lightning is seen. The NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) convened in March 2018 and revised its “Guidelines on Handling Practices and Contests During Lightning or Thunder Disturbances”. These revised guidelines provide a model policy for consideration by those responsible or sharing duties for making decisions concerning the suspension and restarting of practices and contests based on the presence of lightning or thunder. NFHS Guidelines state that activities should be suspended at the first sound of thunder or sighting of lightning and should not be resumed until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or lightning is seen.

Host management should have plan in place: Assign staff member to monitor weather conditions; Develop evacuation plan; Develop criteria for suspension and resumption; Review policy annually. Both indoor and outdoor swimming pools should be included in this plan. Host management should have plan in place: Assign staff member to monitor weather conditions; Develop evacuation plan; Develop criteria for suspension and resumption; Review policy annually. Both indoor and outdoor swimming pools should be included in this plan. Host management should have a plan in place regarding inclement weather that includes assignment of a staff member to monitor local weather conditions, development of an evacuation plan, and development of criteria for suspension and resumption of play. The lightning safety policy should include both indoor and outdoor facilities, and be reviewed annually with all administrators, coaches, officials, and meet personnel.

Many indoor facilities are grounded for electricity; However, lightning can enter building through plumbing, lighting, and heating; Avoid the riskiest locations in a lightning or thunder disturbance; Large bodies of water, including swimming pools, are not lightning safe. Many indoor facilities are grounded for electricity; However, lightning can enter building through plumbing, lighting, and heating; Avoid the riskiest locations in a lightning or thunder disturbance; Large bodies of water, including swimming pools, are not lightning safe. Even though most buildings containing electrical wiring and plumbing are generally considered as safe, there may still be a potential risk of lightning injury in certain situations indoors. Lightning can enter a building through electrical or telephone wiring and plumbing, which makes locker-room shower areas, swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), landline telephones, and electrical appliances unsafe during thunderstorms because of the potential contact injury. Even if the building is customarily grounded for electricity, lightning is often fast enough and powerful enough to spread and injure someone before the ground fault interrupters or other systems are triggered to protect the person touching any of these systems. Indoor swimming pools are just as dangerous as outdoor pools because lighting, heating, plumbing, and drains used in indoor pools ultimately connect to materials outside the building that can be used to transmit the lightning energy into the building or pool. If people cannot reach a safer location when thunderstorms are in their area, they should at least avoid the riskiest locations and activities, including elevated places, open areas, tall isolated objects, and being in, on, or at the edge of large bodies of water, including swimming pools, as all of these locations are not lightning safe.

Scratches/declared false starts/failing to compete
Championship Meet: Scratch – withdrawal from remainder of events. Declared False Start – withdrawal from an event: must be done by designated time and place; is counted as an entry and competitor may participate in other events. Failure to Compete - does not report for event: disqualified from further competition; exception – unless due to medical reason. Championship Meet: Scratch – withdrawal from remainder of events. Declared False Start – withdrawal from an event: must be done by designated time and place; is counted as an entry and competitor may participate in other events. Failure to Compete - does not report for event: disqualified from further competition; exception – unless due to medical reason. Difference between scratches, declared false starts, and the penalty for failing to compete are applied differently to championship and non-championship meets. In championship meets, a scratch is the withdrawal of a competitor from the remainder of events in the meet; a declared false start is the withdrawal of a competitor from a specific event; the event shall still count as an entry, although it does not disqualify the competitor from further competition; and a competitor who fails to compete in an event in which he/she has officially entered, unless the failure to compete is due to a medical reason, the competitor shall be disqualified from further competition.

Scratches/declared false starts/failing to compete
Non-Championship Meet: Scratch – withdrawal from remainder of events Declared False Start – withdrawal from an event: must be done by designated time and place; is counted as an entry, and competitor may participate in other events. Failure to Compete - does not report for event: disqualified from that event only. Non-Championship Meet: Scratch – withdrawal from remainder of events. Declared False Start – withdrawal from an event: must be done by designated time and place; is counted as an entry and competitor may participate in other events. Failure to Compete - does not report for event: disqualified from that event only; In non-championship meets, scratches and declared false starts are treated in the same manner. However, a competitor who fails to compete in an event in which he/she has officially entered, shall be disqualified from that event only.

Officials recruitment
High school officials are needed in this sport; Administrators, coaches, and officials can help by reaching out to recruit: Graduating seniors Area college students Retired coaches Officials in other sports High school officials are needed in this sport; Administrators, coaches, and officials can help by reaching out to recruit: Graduating seniors Area college students Retired coaches Officials in other sports High school swimming needs dedicated men and women to become involved so that the sport can continue to prosper for years to come. Administrators, coaches, and officials are encouraged to reach out to local graduating seniors, area college students, retiring coaches, and/or officials who are licensed in other sports to recruit new individuals as prospective swimming and diving officials.

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www.nfhslearn.com FREE courses include:
Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors Understanding Copyright and Compliance Hazing Prevention for Students Concussion in Sports Concussion for Students Heat Illness Prevention Sudden Cardiac Arrest Sportsmanship Coaching Unified Sports Positive Sport Parenting NCAA Eligibility

Coaching Swimming Developed with NISCA
The NFHS is pleased to partner with the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association to present the online Coaching Swimming course. Go to to view the trailer, description and outline for this course. Encourage your coaches to sign-up today!

Coaching Diving www.nfhslearn.com Course Objectives Units
Teaching Methodology Fundamentals Dryland Skills Forward Skills Backward Skills Inward Skills Reverse Skills Twisting Skills Coaching Fundamentals: components of a dive, direction designations and position designations Dryland: body positioning, drills, basic jumping skills and hurdle progressions Forward and Backward Dives: feet-first entry, front fall-in, headfirst entry Inward, Reverse and Twisting Skills: demonstrations and testing Coaching Diving is a course developed by the NFHS in conjunction with the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) and USA Diving. This course teaches the fundamentals of becoming an effective diving coach. The course explores the different types of dives and the training required to execute the to the best of the diver’s ability. More: - Unlimited access to course & resources for one year from date of purchase - Use as an elective to fulfill AIC or CIC certification requirements

Officiating Swimming & Diving
Course Objectives Units Elements of Professional Development Officiating Swimming Officiating Diving Judging Practicum Understand the roles of professionalism, rules knowledge, and communication and how they help ensure a fair meet. Know how to consistently identify swimming violations in each type of event. Learn the elements of a proper dive and how to score dives appropriately. Officiating Swimming and Diving is a course developed by the NFHS in conjunction with the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) and USA Diving. This course defines the elements of professional development and the fundamentals of officiating strokes and turns. The course also explores officiating and judging diving, and provides a judging practicum that includes feedback of submitted scores. Officials may select either the swimming track, the diving track, or both, depending on rules required by their state association. More: - Unlimited access to course & resources for one year from date of purchase - Use as an elective to fulfill AIC or CIC certification requirements Unlimited access to course for 1 year from the date of purchase Approved by NFHS for 3 course clock hours

NFHS Swimming and diving resources

Swimming and Diving Officials’ Guidelines Manuals
The revised manuals are available August 1 on the following website locations:

NFHS Swimming and Diving Publications
The Rules Book, Scorebook and other swimming and diving materials can be ordered: online at by calling The NFHS swimming and diving publications are available to order online or by using the toll free number.

About the NFHS CENTRAL HUB
Rules Clinic Attendance Form TYPE THIS IN YOUR WEB BROWSER: About the NFHS CENTRAL HUB

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