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What sort of swim wear is allowed in competition?

BOYS

Boys swimming in any competition, that is, a race for a specific age group must wear one costume that covers, at most, the body surface from hips to knees.

GIRLS

Girls swimming in any competition, that is, a race for a specific age group must wear one costume that is of "open back" and "open shoulder" design that may extend down to the knee. One or two-piece costumes are permitted.

BOYS and GIRLS

Generally the costume:

· Must be in good moral taste

· Suitable for the individual sports discipline

· Must not be transparent or go transparent when wet

· Must not have a zipper or any other type of fastening system

· Must be made of textile material (and not be made of any non-textile material such as polyurethane or neoprene).

Please watch lighter colours as these do have a tendency to go transparent especially as they age.

The Referee has the authority to exclude any competitor whose costume does not comply with the rules.

These costumes are not permitted in any competition:

NOTE: Any FINA Approved costume (look for the label), is suitable for any competition.

Update 26^th February 2011