Meet Operations and Resources

GUIDELINES

YMCA competitions are governed by the "Rules That Govern YMCA Competitive Sports." Operators of Local/State/Area/Regional/National Championships have the authority to establish rules and regulations governing competition provided they do not conflict with the standard "Rules That Govern." The YMCA follows NCAA Swimming and Diving rules. All events should adhere to the National rules and guidelines set forth by the YMCA National Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee where applicable. All YMCA’s, leagues, committees and bylaws SHOULD abide by and reflect the "best practices" set forth in the "Technical Assistance Paper for YMCA Competitive Programs" and the Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving manual.

SANCTIONS

The YMCA National Swimming and Diving Committee sanction YMCA National Swimming and Diving Championships. District, Regional and State Championships are sanctioned as well, in order to ensure that all teams are complying with National guidelines and regulations. Request sanction forms from your YMCA Group Representative for Competitive Swimming and Diving.

OFFICIALS TRAINING

The YMCA has established a training certification, using the NCAA Swimming and Diving Rules as the standard textbook. This certification will be offered at various times throughout the year, mainly in early fall. The course is a 3-hour classroom instruction, followed by a 100-question take home, open book exam. This course must be taught and graded by a certified trainer. For information regarding this exam, becoming an official or certified trainer, please visit www.ymca.net.

PARENT and SWIMMER RESOURCES

1. Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving (2nd Ed.) YMCA Program Store, item #0-7360-3452-8; $28.00 1-800-747-0089

2. "YMCA of the USA Technical Assistance Paper on YMCA Competitive Swimming Programs" and the "Rules That Govern YMCA Competitive Sports" can be found in the Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving Manual or can be sent to you by contacting Sue Jarocki at 1-800-872-9622 x8662 or Susan.Jarocki@ymca.net.

3. NCAA Swimming and Diving Rules can be ordered by contacting the NCAA at 317-917-6222 or www. ncaa.org, click on "News and Publications" and then Rules.