Minutes UIPM Congress 2010 Riga FINAL 6 12 2010

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Motion passed.
Swimming
MOTION 9:
Rules 3.3 Control of Clothing and equipment: Additional Specification:
Reason: UIPM needs to ensure fairness of competition with regards to the use of appropriate swimwear.
3.8 Swimwear
From 1 January 2010 only swimwear approved by FINA as set out in its published list of approved swimwear may be
worn in a UIPM sanctioned competition.
Remark: At present the FINA Rules read as follow
FINA Rules:
BL 8 SWIMWEAR
BL 8.1 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one-piece man or one or two
pieces Women. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit. No
Zipper or others fastening system is allowed
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.”
3.3.1 All pentathletes swimwear must be in good condition and non-transparent.
3.3.2 Pentathletes with nonconforming swimwear will not be authorized to compete.
3.3.3 From 1 January 2010 Only swimwear approved by FINA as set out in its published list of approved
swimwear in the year of competition may be worn in a UIPM sanctioned competition.
3.3.4 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one-piece for male and one or
two pieces for female. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a
swimsuit. No Zipper or other fastening system is allowed.
3.3.5 From January 1, 2010 Swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel or 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
3.3.6 No swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device or swimsuit that may aid his/her speed, buoyancy or
endurance during a competition (such as webbed gloves, flippers, fins, etc.). Goggles and caps may be worn.
3.3.7 Any kind of tape on the body is not permitted unless approved by the Competition Jury, or where applicable,
the UIPM Medical Director (in accordance with FINA Rules)
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