2025 Golden Age Games Guidelines

SWIMMING : The swimsuits worn for competition shall not be see through and must conform to the current concept of the appropriate. The referee shall have authority to prohibit athletes from competition until they comply with this rule. Swimwear shall include only a swimsuit, no more than two caps and goggles (a nose clip and ear plugs are allowed). During competition, the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces made of textile material. 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 knees. Swim trunks must have a draw string and mesh liner. Speedos and jammers are acceptable. Undergarments that are typical worn under clothes are not appropriate or an acceptable type of swimming competition garment. TIE RULE In the event of a tie during an event, athletes will be awarded duplicate medals and ribbons. Exception: if the event has rules to break the ties for 1-4th place. DISQUALIFICATIONS Lead Officials have the right to disqualify any athlete from competition. The athlete will forfeit the right to any awards for the following infractions: • Un-sportsman like conduct or tactics detrimental to the competition • Inappropriate uniform • Non-compliance to the rules of the specific event, as outlined in this rulebook. • Failure to have prepared for the event with practice prior to registration. • Use of profanity or other universally accepted foul language weather verbal or written. DEFAULT DURING COMPETITION Athletes that forfeit during tournament play rounds shall not be permitted to advance to the championship or consolation brackets except where such a forfeit is the result of a verified medical reason, or a good-faith effort was made to compete. Verification by a member of the NVGAG medical staff of an

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