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Emergency Rule Change

Due to the change in Masters swimwear rules published by FINA January 16, 2010, and pursuant to Article 601.4.8, the USMS Rules Committee and the USMS Executive Committee have approved the following emergency changes to the USMS swimwear rules. These changes are effective immediately for short course meters and long course meters competition. The changes are effective June 1, 2010 for short course yards competition. Note that the new swimwear rules no longer allow modesty/privacy wear underneath the competition suit nor zippers or fasteners of any kind except for a waist tie on a brief or jammer. The new swimwear rules will not govern the One Hour Swim being conducted January 2010.

For the full rule, go to the USMS website.

Based on this rule, Technical Suits will be allowed for Short Course Yards competition until June 1, 2010.

Texas Swimming/Diving Hall of Fame Match Donation Program

Long-time Masters Swimmer, Tex Roberston, considered the Father of Texas Swimming, had a vision to showcase all the great achievements and accomplishments throughout the State's rich aquatic history. The Texas Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame(TSDHOF) was created to give life to this vision and to ensure the preservation of our aquatic history. We are a 501c.3 tax exempt non-profit organization, run by a board of directors, dedicated to the growth and development of the Texas Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame, bridging our history with today's achievements and beyond. For more information about the TSDHOF, visit the website www.tsdhof.org

STLMSC is encouraging our members to support and visit the TSDHOF by offering a matching donation program. STLMSC will match donations by our membership dollar for dollar up to a total of $500. To get the STLMSC matching contributions, you can donate by sending a check made payable to TSDHOF to the following address or make an online donation via Paypal.

Mail donation to (check payable to TSDHOF):
Ed Coates
7004 Fireoak Dr.
Austin, TX 78759

On-line Donations can be received via PayPal