On October 20, 2023, Greg Lockard, NCAA Swimming and Diving Committee Secretary-Rules Editor, issued a newsletter to all Conference Commissioners and Head Coaches.
Key points include:
1. Waiver requests of playing rules require a written request to and approval from Mr. Lockard.
2. New this year, requests for use of any form of tape by swimmers DO NOT require approval from Mr. Lockard in advance. Requests must be presented to the Referee and must come from a Physician or Certified Athletic Trainer.
3. Non-collegiate athletes may not compete against collegiate athletes. Exhibition events/heats for non-collegiate athletes may occur in breaks during regularly contested collegiate competition or outside of the meet program.
The complete newsletter can be viewed at the following link:
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/swimdive/rules/Oct2023PRXSW_Newsletter.pdf