Following the announcement last month regarding the updated guidance on minimum pool depths for racing entries, we have now also published updated prompt cards for swimming officials and event organisers.
The key changes from 1 January are:
* Less than 1 metre depth – no dives will be permitted from poolside.
* 1m to 1.2m depth – a poolside dive will be permitted providing it is not from more than 0.4m above the surface.
* 1.2m to 1.35m depth – dives are allowed from the poolside or a starting block as long it is not more than 0.75m above the water.
The updated prompt cards can be downloaded by clicking here (https://swimming.box.com/s/rcgnc0brxsnivl410x3gb67nzgvzv0pr) or following the link below, and will be incorporated into the Swim England handbook in due course.
Download updated prompt card (https://swimming.box.com/s/rcgnc0brxsnivl410x3gb67nzgvzv0pr)
FAQs (https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/minimum-for-racing-entries-faqs/)
Read the full guidance (https://www.swimming.org/sport/minimum-entry-depth-guidance/)
Email our team (mailto:divedepths@swimming.org?subject=Question)
Update regarding World Aquatics review of technical rules
World Aquatics (FINA) is currently reviewing its technical rules in all disciplines. In respect of swimming, the revised rules, covering the 2023-25 period, were published recently.
We will circulate details of the new rules, update training materials and determine a suitable date for their implementation once relevant groups have met and considered how to adopt the changes.
The new rules should not therefore be applied at swimming competitions held in England until the implementation date is determined.
County Age Group Championships should be judged in their entirety under prevailing Swim England Laws, Regulations and Technical Rules of Swimming, without reference to revised 2023-25 FINA Technical Rules.
| Helen Akers |
| Administrator
Swimming Leadership Group |
| M 07813 998 519 |
