Buenos Aires 2023 - World Deaf Swimming Championships

Technical Regulations - Swimming

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the World Deaf Swimming Championships from 14 Aug 2023 to 19 Aug 2023 and will consist of the following 44 events (21 for men, 21 for women and 2 for mixed):

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

2.2.2.1 Minor
Any participants who is a minors (age of 18 and under) is required to submit the Underage Athlete Form with parents’ and/or guardians’ signature to ICSD in order to participate in the competition.

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaf World Championships Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Not Applicable

2.4 Qualified Teams
Not Applicable

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each Swimming discipline listed below:

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

2.8 Competition Entry Standards

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 13. Preliminary and Final Registrations in the Deaf World Championships - Regulations, for further details on registration.

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the ().

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Swimming Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Tadhg Slattery - ICSD Swimming Director (Chair)
Claudio Aita - FINA Official
Patricio Ramallo - FINA Official
Florencia Laurence - Sport Liaison Officer
Natalia Kenseyan - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Swimming Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Tadhg Slattery - ICSD Swimming Director (Chair)
Claudio Aita - FINA Official
Patricio Ramallo - FINA Official

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the (version: 2023). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations, General Technical Rules - and this Swimming Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaf World Championships Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the international license valid for 2023. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Swimming Director and an ICSD-designated Respresentative shall appoint a representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Swimming Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue

5.2 Training Venue
To be announced

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

6.2 Training Schedule
To be announced

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is not allowed in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone Area
The restricted zone area is in effect at the moment the athlete enters the competition area during the warm-up and competition periods.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for launching a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Swimming Director within 30 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Swimming Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Swimming Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Swimming Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Swimming Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Swimming Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaf World Championships Headquarters.

9. ADDENDUM

9.1 Call room
For heats and finals, athletes (including reserves in the finals) must report to the first call-room no later than fifteen (15) minutes prior to the published start time of their respective race (from the start sheets). After inspection, athletes may proceed to the final call-room.

Athletes who do not arrive at the call room by the designated time will be deemed as withdrawn and fined fifty (50) Dollar. The athlete will be withdrawn from the competition until the fine is paid. Withdrawals as a result of Rule above will not incur this penalty.

Athletes who do not arrive at the call room by the designated time will be deemed as withdrawn and fined fifty (50) Dollar. The athlete will be withdrawn from the competition until the fine is paid. Withdrawals as a result of Rule above will not incur this penalty.

9.2 Swimwear - racing suits, swim cap, swim goggles
Only swimwear approved by FINA is permitted. The current list of approved male and female swimsuits, caps and goggles can be found on the FINA website - Approved Swimwear - https://www.fina.org/swimming/approved-swimwear

9.3 World Deaf Records
World Deaf Records Long Courses, the following distances, and styles for both genders shall be recognized.

Individual events:
50m Freestyle
100m Freestyle
200m Freestyle
400m Freestyle
800m Freestyle
1500m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
100m Backstroke
200m Backstroke
50m Breaststroke
100m Breaststroke
200m Breaststroke
50m Butterfly
100m Butterfly
200m Butterfly
200m Ind. Medley
400m Ind. Medley

Relays:
4 x 100m Freestyle
4 x 100m Medley
4x200m Freestyle
Mixed 4 x 100m Freestyle
Mixed 4x 100m Medley

9.3.1 - World Championship Record

To establish a record in the World Championship, the following conditions must be met:

9.3.1.1 - WADA doping tests are mandatory.

9.3.1.2 - The swimwear barcode number must match the FINA barcode number.

9.3.1.3 - Records will be recognized if the times are reported by:

9.3.1.3.1 Automatic Officiating Equipment (AOE)

9.3.1.3.2 ICSD Swimming Director and/or ICSD Representative present at the time of competition

9.3.1.3.3 Passed the WADA doping test.

9.3.1.4 - The first athlete in a relay team (except for mixed relays) may apply for a record for their leg of the relay. If the first athlete completes the distance in record time, his or her performance will not be nullified by any subsequent disqualification of the relay team for violations that occur after the distance has been completed.

9.3.1.5 - Applications for records must be made on the ICSD official form by the responsible authority of the LOC and must be accompanied by a copy of the AOE output. The ICSD application form must be received within 15 days of the record-setting performance.

9.4 Starting system
The competition equipment will include a starting strobe light system for all lanes. No Camera flash or Cellphone flash allowed at the swimming pool. See Visual Signal 9.5

9.5 Visual Signals
The venue will have visual boards for call of athletes, events, results, announcements, emergencies.

9.5.1 The start must be given by flag or visual signal.

9.5.2 The strobe flashes to signal the start of a race. Each lane will have strobe lights.

9.5.3 Strobe lights will have three different colors.

• Red light - Ready on the block.
• raise the flag - Ready on the block.
• Orange light - Set your marks.
• Green light - Ready to dive.

9.5.4 The “Stick Board lap” refers to the ringing of the bell during distance events of 800m and 1500m freestyle. The stick with board put into the water against the wall will alert the swimmer that they have 2 more lengths to complete in the race.

• The Chief Timer or the Referee will inform the lane when it is time to put the stick with board, although each lane should be keeping track. The Inspector of Turns may also be responsible for this.

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Wednesday, 26-Jul-23 11:56:49 GMT.