2005-2006 NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules
Changes
3-2-3 Penalty #1 In non-championship meets, a competitor who has been
officially entered in an event but does not compete shall be disqualified from
that event only.
3-3-4 When
it is discovered that any competitor is wearing illegal attire or jewelry,
he/she will not be permitted to participate in an event until the illegal
attire or jewelry is replaced or removed.
4-2-2(n) – New To
stop or suspend competition or suspend/terminate a contest whenever the
elements require. Be familiar with the
NFHS Lightning Guidelines on page ___.
7-1-2
Note If
agreement on scoring systems cannot be reached, the system in 7-1-2(b) will be used.
8-2-2(c) Some
part of the head must break the water surface before the hands turn inward at
the widest part of the second stroke after the start and after each turn.
Diving Chart Add dive #5227 – back somersault with 3 ½ twist
free (DD 3.1).
9-6-3(b)
New NOTE: The announcer shall announce (and may
also display) the award given the dive.
9-8-3 A
diver shall be disqualified and shall perform no further dives if he/she fails
two dives.