From 1st January 2010 all competitions in England, Scotland and Wales will be
applying the FINA rules below in relation to Swimsuits for swimming (excluding
Masters and Open Water) competitions.
Current FINA rules state:-
GR 5 SWIMWEAR
GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in
good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to
carry any symbol which may be considered offensive.
GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent.
GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor
whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with this Rule.
BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in
one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be
regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel
nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the
shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile
materials.
Neil Harper
Honorary Secretary Swimming Officials