Important change to ALPS swimming rules

The practice of wearing 2 swimsuits (one on top of the other) when competing
has recently been banned by both FINA and SNC because it can provide increased “buoyancy” and an unfair advantage to a swimmer.  To ensure fair play for our ALPS competitions (and because we follow most of the Swimming Natation Canada (SNC) regulations), please note that the  “one swimsuit” rule will be applied at all ALPS Dual Meets, effective immediately.

The regulation is as follows:

1) Before a race: if the Referee (or another senior Official) notices a swimmer wearing more than one suit, the swimmer will be told that they are in violation of the rule (and if there is time, they will be given the opportunity to change their swimwear before swimming).

2) After a race: if the Referee (or another senior Official) thinks that a swimmer may have worn more than one suit for a race, the Referee will approach the swimmer when the swimmer gets out of the pool to verify the swimwear. If the swimmer is wearing more than one suit, the swimmer will be DQ'd from the previous race and their team's points will be adjusted accordingly.

Please note that this rule will also be strictly applied at both SECTION FINALS and FINALS.

It's important that swimmers who will compete at ALPS Finals for swimming (and their coaches) be aware of all of the ALPS rules. Please read through the ALPS 2009 Swimming Rules carefully.