August, 28 2009 ASA BOARD ADOPTS NEW LOCAL RULE RELATING TO SWIMWEAR At the ASA Board meeting on 27th August the Board adopted the following local rule as it relates to Auckland Championship Events. This rule will apply to Auckland Junior, Age Groups and Distance champs. See rule below. Revised posters will be published shortly. ASA BL 09/001 Additional Swimsuit Guidelines for Auckland Championship Events (1) All swimwear worn by competitors in Auckland Championship Events conducted in Auckland by ASA shall be commercially available products. (2) Swimwear worn by competitors in Auckland Championship Events shall conform to the following design – effective 24 August 2009: (i) Men’s swimwear is limited to one (1) swimsuit that covers at most the body surface from hips to knee. Swimwear may not extend above the waist or below the knees; (ii) Women’s swimwear is limited to one (1) swimsuit that is of “open back” and “open shoulder” designs that may extend down to the knee. Swimwear must not extend below the knees. (iii) Swimwear must not have a zipper or any type of fastening system.