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DEDICATION TO A HERO: Swimmer and Triathlete J.R. Rosania dedicates Hawaii Ironman to Pat Tillman.
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Approved Suits for Competition
Approved Swimsuits for 2010 Effective 1/25/10 (1/25/2010)

The USA Swimming House of Delegates, at its September 2009 meeting, adopted new rules regarding swimwear which limited swimsuits used for competitive purposes to those swimsuits which are in compliance with specifications established by FINA, the international governing body for the sport of swimming.

On January 4, 2010, FINA issued its final list of swimsuits approved for use in 2010. The suits included on this final list were all submitted to and approved by FINA. In addition to the suits included on this list, FINA has indicated that "older suits" are also acceptable for competition. Although the term “older suits” was not specifically defined, it generally refers to suits made from nylon or Lycra that meet the following criteria:

1. Swimsuits for men may not extend above the navel or below the knee and for women may not cover the neck, or extend past the shoulders or below the knee;

2. Material used for swimsuits can be only textile material which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting, and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon or Lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene;

3. No zippers or other fastening devices are allowed except for a waist tie on a brief or jammer.

Although the "older suits", as defined above, are acceptable for competition, they will not be allowable for purposes of establishing World Records, as qualifying times for FINA World Championships or Olympic Games, or for world rankings. Only suits listed on the FINA Suit List may be used for these purposes.

Effective immediately, with the exception of our USA Swimming Championship Meets as defined in Article 207 of the USA Swimming Rulebook (U.S. Open, National and Junior National Championships and Trials Class Meets), swimsuits allowable for use in USA Swimming sanctioned or approved competition must either appear on the FINA Suit List or meet the definition of an "older suit" as defined above.

For purposes of our USA Swimming Championship Meets, the "older suits" are not allowable and only suits appearing on the FINA Suit List are acceptable for use in competition.

Please be aware that some of the swimsuits on the approved list have the same model names as older suits which do not meet the new technical requirements. We strongly recommend you check with the retailer or suit manufacturer to be sure you are purchasing an approved suit.

The FINA specifications for swimsuit approval included a requirement that all approved suits must include a non-removable marking or label on the swimsuit indicating the swimsuit has been “FINA approved”, along with an indication of the approval date. It appears this marking/label will be provided exclusively by FINA and will include some kind of numbering system. The number on the label/marking will have to be entered on any World Record Application Forms. The marking/label will most likely be on the inside of the suit where it will not be visible to any observer.

As before, officials should assume that any particular suit worn by a swimmer is a legal suit unless it is obvious the suit does not meet any of the three criteria used to define an “older suit” as described above. Any protest regarding the legality of a particular suit should be handled in the same manner as any other protest under the provisions of Article 102.11 of our Rulebook.

We understand and appreciate there will be some challenges associated with the implementation of this and ask everyone to use some common sense as we move forward. If you have questions or need any clarification, please contact me via e-mail at bruce@strattoncpa.com.

Sincerely,
Bruce W. Stratton
Chair, USA Swimming Rules & Regulations Committee

2010 Swimming Championships

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RAYS Pre-Registration & Evaluation Dates
  • This is the postcard that was mailed home last week.
    If you did not receive it via snail mail here is an electronic copy.
  • This is for returning swimmers on the TEAM only.
  • If you know someone interested in the program they only need to register for evaluations NOT pay the activity fee.
  • If you do not plan to return please reply to this email so we can plan accurately for the 2010-2011 season.

Thank you and good luck with the rest of the summer swimming season.


Swim Team Evaluations for 2010-2011 Season

RETURNING Swimmers
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
@ Ridley High School Pool
Tuesday, August 10th @ 4:45PM
Thursday, August 12th @ 4:45PM
Tuesday, August 17th @ 4:45PM
Thursday, August 19th @ 4:45PM
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NEW Swimmers
@ Ridley High School Pool
Tuesday, August 10th @ 4:45PM
Thursday, August 12th @ 4:45PM
Tuesday, August 17th @ 4:45PM
Thursday, August 19th @ 4:45PM
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Online Registration
For those using online registration, we are aware of the link saying Lansdowne YMCA but the money does go to the correct place.
RAYS Swimming Team Apparel
 » Available Team Apparel
 » Team Gear
 » Team Gear Order Form
 » Important New Rules Regarding Swimsuits
2010 Swimming Championships
When: July 26-30, 2010
Where: University of Maryland
 » More Info >>
YMCA Swim Official's Classes
Attend upcoming YMCA Swim Official's Classes to become a Level I and Level II YMCA Swim Official.
Dual Meets
 » Download 2009-2010 Season Meet Schedule.
 » Download info about Swimmers at YMCA Dual Meets.
Parent/Swimmer[s]:
Please double check Volunteer Hours logged to date - if you are not listed please email Coach Erik immediately. Thank you for your support of the RAYS program.
RIDLEY AREA YMCA SWIMMERS SELECTED FOR ELITE YMCA TRAINING CAMP
CYEDC recently announced that the YMCA of the USA National Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee has selected two individuals from the Ridley Area YMCA branch to attend the YMCA Altitude Training Camp in August at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Co.
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3rd Annual Diving Invitational @RHS 6/24/10
Novice Girls
1. Makenna Hallager - Prospect Park Swim Club   62.15
2. Kirsten Redding - Prospect Park Swim Club      55.70
3. Taylor Ermilio - Ridley Park Swim Club            53.50
Novice Boys
1. Ryan Connelly - Ridley Township Swim Club     48.70
2. Mason Beck - Ridley Township Swim Club         48.20
Junior Girls
1. Alexis France - Knowlton Swim Club               113.70
2. Rachel Cotton - Knowlton Swim Club              110.65
3. Allison Cardow - Ridley Park Swim Club           97.15
Junior Boys
1. Mike Proietto - Knowlton Swim Club                158.80
2. Nick Schill - Prospect Park Swim Club             103.80
3. Donnie Taziole - Prospect Park Swim Club        95.20
Senior Girls
1. Madison Beck - Ridley Township Swim Club     117.85
2. Jessica Schmidt - Ridley Park Swim Club         112.00
Senior Boys
1. Darnell Holmes - Prospect Park Swim Club      137.80
2. Aaron Redding - Prospect Park Swim Club       105.60
3. Tim Ermilio - Ridley Park Swim Club                 88.25
Ridley Run Results for RAYS Personnel
Congrats to RAYS personnel that participated in the 2010 Ridley Run on Saturday, April 10, 2010.
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Happy Birthday to these team members.
Jul 26 - posted 2010 Swimming Championships Meet Entries
Jul 20 -
posted RAYS Pre-Registration & Evaluation Dates mailer
Jul 19 -
posted Prestige Meet results
Jul 14 -
posted Christmas in the Summer Meet Entries
Jul 13 -
posted East Field Long Course Swimming Championships results
Jul 13 -
posted Merryman LC Meet results
Jul 13 -
posted Odd Age Meet results
Jul 6 -
posted RIDLEY AREA YMCA SWIMMERS SELECTED FOR ELITE YMCA TRAINING CAMP Press Release on RAYS Making Waves box
Jul 2 -
updated RAYS Meet Entries & Marlins Meet Entries for East Field Long Course Swimming Champs
Jul 1 -
posted July Birthday List
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