tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218371937671599251.post6571454867575154092..comments2023-02-20T08:15:27.316+00:00Comments on Jill's World: Realise rubber T-back swimsuits and sports psychology Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15373188929595748773noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218371937671599251.post-22758909483962259272014-01-21T04:18:31.424+00:002014-01-21T04:18:31.424+00:00Rubber suits do make competitors much more like fi...Rubber suits do make competitors much more like fish don't they... And, as you point out for Water Polo, where almost all groping occurs, the suits aren't forbidden so the girls are protected while getting to see who on an opposing team to watch out for. That's an amazing morale booster! Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373188929595748773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218371937671599251.post-21791512531552262022014-01-20T23:58:43.777+00:002014-01-20T23:58:43.777+00:00I understand about that. However, I was only stati...I understand about that. However, I was only stating for swim racing competitions. Water polo I think would be OK with those suits, as would synchronized swimming. They only banned them for swim races is because of all of the world records set during the Beijing Olympics with rubberized, full-body suits worn by both men and women. FINA felt it was like "technical doping."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218371937671599251.post-11670406649514360282014-01-20T00:00:27.034+00:002014-01-20T00:00:27.034+00:00Thank you Eric. I should have mentioned that the s...Thank you Eric. I should have mentioned that the suits are worn during non-sanctioned games with a few other schools to build up team confidence and stamina for sanctioned meets. Most of St Lucy's training is outside the guidelines of conventional training. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373188929595748773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218371937671599251.post-66106924065489675722014-01-19T23:44:37.710+00:002014-01-19T23:44:37.710+00:00Jill:
I don't think the swim team legally wou...Jill:<br /><br />I don't think the swim team legally would be allowed to wear this type of suit for interscholastic meets. Water polo, maybe. The National Federation of High School Athletic Associations (NFHS) requires swim teams to follow FINA rules for swimwear, both men and women, and FINA does not allow rubber or zipper closures. Basically, swimsuits must be made of a textile, and be water permeable. It also must not have any fasteners other than a drawstring for men's suits, and must not go further on the leg than an inch above the knee.<br /><br />Source: NFHS and FINA regulations since 2008.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com