Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Lochte Rule Now Applies to HS: Freestyle Turn Position Clarified in High School Swimming and Diving

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee approved a change to the freestyle portion of the individual medley and medley relay as it relates to body position. In effect, the NFHS has adopted the so called Lochte Rule as interpreted by FINA and subsequently USA Swimming following last year's World Championships.

To read the complete press release, click here.