2025 Golden Age Games Guidelines

SWIMMING

EQUIPMENT The NVGAG will provide towels, appropriate life guarding equipment, lane markers, timing system and starting device. Swimmers must provide their own suits, swim caps and goggles. Armbands or leg bands shall not be regarded as parts of the swimsuit and are not allowed. COMPETITION All swimming events will be based on time. The number of racers in each heat will be based on the number of entries. The opportunity to warm-up in the pool prior to the race will be given at the discretion of the event’s Lead Official. Any swimmer who uses improper methods in order to obtain an advantage over his/her competition will be disqualified from that event. The proper strokes must be used to avoid disqualification.

Visually Impaired athletes should inform lead official to ensure that visual cues are offered.

Wheelchair athletes will be assisted in and out of the pool area.

UNIFORM 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.

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