Warrenton Masters Swim and Triathlon Program » Swim_Discussion http://www.warrentonmasters.org Swim and Triathlon Program Serving Northern VA Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Open Water Rules Change http://www.warrentonmasters.org/2010/swimming-techniques/swimming-discussion-swimming-techniques/open-water-rules-change/ http://www.warrentonmasters.org/2010/swimming-techniques/swimming-discussion-swimming-techniques/open-water-rules-change/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:08:07 +0000 ctupitza http://www.warrentonmasters.org/Blog/?p=1143 Effective January 1, 2011.

There are now two categories for open water swimwear: Category I is required for all Open Water National Championships and shall be scored separately from Category II, whether in a National Championship event or not.

Category I swimwear shall be made from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not extend above the navel or below the knee. For women, the swimsuit shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knees. There are no “fastener” specifications. Category II Everything else, such as wetsuits, rash guards, arm warmers, arm bands, etc.

]]> Effective January 1, 2011.

There are now two categories for open water swimwear: Category I is required for all Open Water National Championships and shall be scored separately from Category II, whether in a National Championship event or not.

Category I swimwear shall be made from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not extend above the navel or below the knee. For women, the swimsuit shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knees. There are no “fastener” specifications.
Category II Everything else, such as wetsuits, rash guards, arm warmers, arm bands, etc.

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