Swimsuit Regulations

NEW SWIM SUIT REGULATIONS IN EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2009 

USA Swimming passed new swimsuit regulations at the annual convention.

The new swimsuit requirements are very specific and technical in nature, but the most obvious restrictions/rules are as follows:  

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

As before athletes may only wear one suit in competition.

All Katy Aquatics athletes are required to wear a Black Speedo brand swimsuit and KATY cap at all competitions.