DIVING RULES
D 1 GENERAL
D 1.1 These Rules shall govern all Diving competitions covered by BL 8 and GR 9 (Olympic Games and World Championships), BL 9 (World Diving Cup) and GR 10 (World Junior Championships).
D 1.2 All diving installations, including the springboards and platforms, shall be in accordance with the FINA Facilities Rules and approved by the delegate of FINA and a member of the Technical Diving Committee no later than 90 days prior to the start of the competitions.
D 1.3 When diving is sharing the same venue with any other discipline, all diving installations shall be available for use by entered diving competitors on competition days provided no competition is in progress. During swimming finals and water polo medal matches, diving is forbidden.
D 1.4 Divers younger than 14 years on December 31st in the year of the competition shall not be permitted to compete at the Olympic Games, World Championships or World Cups.
D 1.5 Diving Number Designations
D 1.5.1 All dives shall be designated by a system of 3 or 4 numerals followed by a single letter.
D 1.5.2 The first digit shall indicate the group to which the dive belongs:
1 = Front
2 = Back
3 = Reverse
4 = Inward
5 = Twisting
6 = ArmstandD 1.5.3 In the Front, Back, Reverse and Inward groups, a 1 in the second digit indicates that the dive has a flying action during the dive. When there is no flying action the second digit shall be 0.
D 1.5.4 The third digit shall indicate the number of half somersaults being performed.
For example 1 = 1 somersault, 3 = 11 somersaults etc.D 1.5.5 In Armstand dives the second digit indicates the group or direction to which the dive belongs:
1 = Front
2 = Back
3 = ReverseD 1.5.6 In the Twisting group (those dives beginning with the first digit 5) the second digit indicates the group or direction of the take-off as listed in D 1.5.2 above.
D 1.5.7 In the Twisting and Armstand groups the fourth digit shall indicate the number of half twists being performed.
D 1.5.8 The letter at the end of the dive number shall indicate the position in which the dive is performed:
A = Straight
B = Pike
C = Tuck
D = FreeD 1.5.9 Free position means any combination of the other positions and is restricted in its use to twisting dives.
D 1.6 Degree of Difficulty
D 1.6.1 The degree of difficulty of each dive is calculated using the following formula (the component values of the above formula are outlined in Appendix 1):
A + B + C + D + E = DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
D 1.6.2 As a guide, dives with their numbers and degrees of difficulty have been calculated and are tabled in Appendix 2.
D 1.6.3 Any dive, which is not tabled in Appendix 2 but is used in a competition, shall be given the dive number and degree of difficulty as determined in accordance with Rules D 1.5 and D 1.6.
D 1.6.4 In calculating the degree of difficulty for dives with twists, the following need to be noted:
- Dives with 1 somersault and twists can only be executed in position A, B or C,
- Dives with 1 or 11 somersaults and twists can only be executed in position D,
- Dives with 2 or more somersaults and twists can only be executed in position B or C, and
- Armstand dives with 1, 11 or 2 somersaults and twists can only be executed in position D.Clarification:
The last explanation must read as follows – “Armstand dives with 1, 11 or 2 somersaults and one or more twists can only be executed in position D”.
D 2 COMPETITIONS
D 2.1 General
D 2.1.1 The order of diving shall be determined by a random draw prior to all preliminary competitions. The draw shall be held at the Technical Meeting prior to the preliminary competition. When available, an electronic draw shall be used.
D 2.1.2 In the semi-finals, the divers shall compete in reverse order of their ranking determined by the total scores at the end of the preliminary competition. In the case of a tie, the dive order shall be determined by a draw between the affected divers.
D 2.1.3 In the final competition, except where the tournament system is used, the divers shall compete in the reverse order of their ranking determined by the total scores at the end of the semi-final competition. In the case of a tie, the dive order shall be determined by a draw between the affected divers.
D 2.1.4 When the tournament system is used, the divers shall compete in all remaining sessions of the competition in the reverse order of their ranking determined by the total scores at the end of the preliminary competition. In the case of a tie, the dive order shall be determined by a draw between the affected divers.
D 2.1.5 The total number of dives executed in one session shall not exceed 210. In that event the session shall be divided into two or more sessions unless a double judges panel is used.
D 2.1.6 If a diver is unable to compete in any session the diver ranked next shall advance to the next session in order to have the prescribed number of divers in each session.
D 2.1.7 When two or more divers score the same number of points, a tie shall be declared for that particular place.
D 2.1.8 In the individual events, the diver with the highest total points shall be declared the winner of that event.D 2.1.9 In the synchronised events, the team with the highest total points shall be declared the winner of that event.
The procedure for protests is outlined in GR 9.2
D 2.2 1 metre springboard
D 2.2.1 At the World Championships there shall be a preliminary and final competition. The final competition shall be conducted in a tournament system, the details of which shall be decided by the Bureau on recommendation of the FINA Technical Diving Committee.
D 2.2.2 The final shall comprise the top twelve (12) ranked divers from the preliminary competition.
D 2.3 3 metre springboard and 10 metre platform
D 2.3.1 At the Olympic Games and World Championships there shall always be a preliminary, a semi-final and a final competition.
D 2.3.2 The semi-final shall comprise the top eighteen (18) ranked divers from the preliminary competition and the final shall comprise the top twelve (12) ranked divers from the semi-final.
D 2.3.3 The preliminary, semi-final and final competitions are separate events, each starting from zero (0) points.
D 2.4 Synchronised Diving - 3 metre springboard and 10 metre platform
D 2.4.1 There shall be a preliminary and a final competition.
D 2.4.2 At the World Championships, the final competition shall comprise the top twelve (12) teams from the preliminary round.D 2.4.3 The preliminary and final competitions are separate events, each starting from zero (0) points.
D 2.4.4 In the case of the Olympic Games, if pre-qualification of the number of teams is required, competitions may be held separately and in advance at different venues to establish the teams that qualify.
D 3 COMPETITION FORMAT
D 3.1 All individual and synchronised diving competitions for men shall comprise six (6) dives.
D 3.2 All individual and synchronised diving competitions for women shall comprise five (5) dives.
D 3.3 No dive shall be repeated within each six (6) or five (5) dives.
D 3.4 A dive of the same number shall be regarded as the same dive.
D 3.5 1 metre and 3 metres springboard - men and women
D 3.5.1 The Women’s springboard competitions shall comprise five (5) dives from different groups without limit of degree of difficulty.
D 3.5.2 The Men’s springboard competitions shall comprise six (6) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, of which one dive shall be selected from each group, plus an additional dive which may be selected from any group.
D 3.6 Platform - men and women
D 3.6.1 The Women’s platform competitions shall comprise five (5) dives from different groups without limit of degree of difficulty.
D 3.6.2 The Men’s platform competitions shall comprise six (6) dives from different groups without limit of degree of difficulty.
D 3.6.3 At all FINA competitions (Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cups and other FINA events, other than Age Group competitions) only dives from the 10-metre platform may be executed.
D 3.7 Synchronised diving
D 3.7.1 The synchronised diving competition involves two competitors diving simultaneously from the springboards or platform. The competition is judged on how the two divers individually perform their dives and how the two divers as a team synchronise their performance.
D 3.7.2 The competition at Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cups and Continental Championships shall comprise two competitors of the same Federation.
D 3.7.3 Every competition for women on 3m springboard and platform shall comprise five (5) rounds of dives: Two (2) rounds of dives with an assigned degree of difficulty of 2.0 for each dive regardless of the formula and three (3) rounds of dives without limit of degree of difficulty.
D 3.7.4 Every competition for men on 3m springboard and platform shall comprise six (6) rounds of dives: Two (2) rounds of dives with an assigned degree of difficulty of 2.0 for each dive regardless of the formula and four (4) rounds of dives without limit of degree of difficulty.
D 3.7.5 The Women's competitions comprise five (5) rounds of dives from at least four (4) groups, with at least
one dive forward facing, and which shall not be in a standing position on the springboard.D 3.7.6 The Men's competitions comprise six (6) rounds of dives from at least four (4) groups, with at least one
dive forward facing, and which shall not be in a standing position on the springboard. Within the six (6) rounds, a
group cannot be used more than twice.Clarification:
When two or more forward facing dives are performed one maybe standing. (It is possible to execute up to 5 forward facing dives. For example: 101 B / 301 B / 107 B / 307 C / 5154 B and 207 C = four
different groups, no group more than twice).D 3.7.7 In each round the two divers must perform the same dive (same dive number in the same position).
D 4 STATEMENT OF DIVES
D 4.1 Each diver shall deliver to the Referee, or his designated representative, a complete statement of the selected dives on the official form of the event for the preliminary competition and all the following sessions of the competition.
D 4.2 Each diver is solely responsible for the accuracy of the statement in the list and the statement of dives shall be signed by the diver.
D 4.3 The statement of dives shall be submitted no later than 24 hours before the commencement of the preliminary competition in each event.
D 4.4 The Referee shall not accept any statement of dives submitted after the 24 hour deadline. No later than 3 hours prior to the start of the preliminary competition, a late submission may be accepted provided it is accompanied by a fee equivalent to 250 Swiss Francs.
D 4.5 Unless the statement is presented within the time prescribed, a diver shall not be admitted to the competition.
D 4.6 In all competitions, the diver may change the statement of dives before the commencement of any semi-final or final of the competition, provided the amended statement is lodged with the Referee, or his designated representative, no later than thirty (30) minutes after the end of the previous session of the competition. If a new statement of dives is not submitted within the prescribed time, the diver shall perform the dives as indicated in his initial submission.
D 4.7 In any competition, in extenuating circumstances, a diver may be replaced by another diver of the same Federation up to 3 hours before the commencement of the preliminary competition. In synchronised diving events, the replacement may also take place prior to the start of the final competition. The Referee will accept a change in the statement of dives.
D 4.8 In both individual and synchronised diving events, when the closing times have passed, no change in the statement of dives shall be permitted.
D 4.9 The statement of dives shall contain the following information in the order of execution of the dives:
D 4.9.1 The number of each dive according to Rules 1.5.1 to 1.5.7
D 4.9.2 The execution or position of the dive according to Rule 1.5.8
D 4.9.3 The height of the board or platform
D 4.9.4 The degree of difficulty as described in Rule D 1.6.
D 4.10 The dives in each round shall be executed by all the divers consecutively, according to the starting order.
D 4.11 The statement of dives shall take precedence over the indicator board and any announcement.
D 5 COMPETITION PROCEDURE
D 5.1 Control of Competitions
D 5.1.1 Every competiton shall be controlled by a Referee, supported by Assistant Referees, together with Judges and a Secretariat.
D 5.1.2 The number of the dive to be performed and the manner of execution shall be displayed on an indicator board visible to both divers and judges.
D 5.1.3 A computer programme with adequate capability to produce a judging analysis shall be used.
D 5.2 Composition of the Judges Panels
D 5.2.1 At the Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups, seven (7) judges shall be used for individual events and nine (9) judges for synchronised diving events (five shall judge the synchronisation of the dive, two shall judge the execution of one diver and two the execution of the other diver).
D 5.2.2 In all individual competitions other than the Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cups, five (5) judges may be used.
D 5.2.3 Provided sufficient judges are available, the panel of judges for the final competition shall consist of judges whose nationality is different to that of any of the divers in the final.
D 5.2.4 When considered suitable, double panels of judges may be used in the same event. If double panels are used, the second panel is introduced in the fourth round of the competition.
D 5.2.5 The Referee shall place the judges on each side of the springboard or platform in use, as outlined in the Facilities Rule FR 5. When this is not practical, the judges may be placed together on one side.
D 5.2.6 Once placed, a judge shall not change position unless at the discretion of the Referee, and then only in exceptional circumstances.
D 5.2.7 When a judge is unable to continue after a competition has started, he shall be replaced by the reserve judge.
D 5.2.8 After each dive, on a signal given by the Referee, each judge shall immediately and simultaneously, without communicating with one another, and in a distinct manner, indicate the award for the dive. When an electronic judging device is used, the judges shall enter their awards into their score pads immediately after the performance of the dive.
D 5.2.9 The judges' awards shall be displayed on an electronic scoreboard, preferably unseen by the judges.
D 6 DUTIES OF THE REFEREE AND ASSISTANT REFEREES
D 6.1 The Referee shall be in control of the competition and located in a position so that he can manage the competition and ensure that the Rules are observed.D 6.2 The Referee may designate Assistant Referees, who:
- shall observe the diver(s) on the platform,
- confirm the awards prior to their announcement, and
- in synchronised diving, will be positioned on the opposite side of the pool to observe the performance of the diver on that side.D 6.3 The Referee shall inspect the statements of dives. If a statement does not comply with the Rules, the Referee shall have it corrected before the beginning of the competition.
D 6.4 The diver shall be informed by the Referee, as soon as possible, that a correction is required.
D 6.5 In the case of unforeseen circumstances, the Referee may declare a short break, a postponement or a discontinuation of the competition. If possible, the break should be done after a full round of dives.
D 6.6 Following an interruption, the competition shall be continued from where it was stopped. The points scored before the interruption shall be carried forward into the remaining portion of the competition, whenever it is held.
D 6.7 When there is a strong wind, the Referee may give a diver the right to make a re-start without deduction of points.
D 6.8 Before each dive, the Referee or the official announcer shall announce in the language of the host country the name of the diver and the dive to be executed. In competitions where different platforms are used, the height of the platform shall also be announced. If a scoreboard is used, all information concerning the dive shall be displayed and the announcement may be restricted to the identification of the diver.
D 6.9 When a dive is incorrectly announced, the diver or his representative shall advise the Referee immediately, who shall then confirm the divers’ statement of dives.
D 6.10 If the incorrectly announced dive is executed by the diver, the Referee may cancel it and have the correct dive announced and performed immediately.
D 6.11 The dive shall be executed after a signal given by the Referee. The signal shall not be given before the diver has assumed his position on the board or platform and the Referee has checked the indicator board. For backward and inward take-offs, the diver shall not proceed to the end of the springboard or platform until after the signal has been given by the Referee.
D 6.12 Each diver shall be given sufficient time for the preparation and execution of the dive, but if the diver takes more than one minute after the Referee has given the diver a warning, the diver shall receive zero (0) points for the dive announced.
D 6.13 When a diver executes a dive before the signal is given, the Referee shall decide whether the dive shall be repeated.
D 6.14 The Referee shall declare a maximum of 41 points if, when executing a standing dive, the diver bounces on the end of the springboard or platform.
D 6.15 The Referee may have a dive repeated on request if, in his opinion, the execution of the dive was influenced by exceptional circumstances.
D 6.16 The request for such a repetition must be made immediately by the diver or his representative.
D 6.17 When it is quite clear that a dive has been performed in a position other than that announced, the Referee shall repeat the announcement, and declare that the maximum award shall be 2 points, before giving the judges the signal to show their awards. If a judge then awards more than 2 points, the Referee shall declare the award from that judge to be 2 points.
D 6.18 When the Referee is certain that a diver has performed a dive of a number other than that announced, the Referee shall declare it a failed dive.
D 6.19 When one or both arms are held above the head in a feet first entry or below the head in a head first entry, the Referee shall declare the maximum award to be 41 points. If a judge then awards more than 41 points, the Referee shall declare the award from that judge to be 41 points.
D 6.20 The Referee may declare a dive to be failed if he considers that assistance has been given to the diver after the starting signal.
D 6.21 When a diver stops his run before the end of the springboard or platform and then continues, the Referee shall deduct 2 points from the award of each judge.
D 6.22 When there is a re-start in a running, standing or armstand dive, the Referee shall deduct 2 points from the award of each judge.
D 6.23 When a second attempt (a re-start) is unsuccessful, the Referee shall declare it a failed dive.
D 6.24 When a diver refuses to execute a dive, the Referee shall declare a failed dive.
D 6.25 If a diver in a competition disturbs a contest, the Referee may exclude him from that competition. If a member of a Federation disturbs a contest, the Referee may exclude that person from the facility.
D 6.26 The Referee may remove any judge from the competition whose judgement he regards as unsatisfactory and may appoint another judge to replace him. At the end of the competition the Referee shall make a written report to the Jury of Appeal.
D 6.27 Such a change of judge shall take place only at the end of a session or round of dives performed by each diver.
D 6.28 At the end of the competition the Referee shall confirm the final results by his signature on the score sheets / computer printout.
D 7 DUTIES OF THE SECRETARIAT
D 7.1 The records of the competitions shall be kept by two independent secretaries.
D 7.2 In order to facilitate scoring, a computer, a rapid calculator or a chart may be used.
D 7.3 In individual events, the judges awards shall be announced in the seating order, and the first secretary shall record the awards as announced on the diver's statement of dives. In synchronised diving events, the judges awards shall be announced starting with the execution judges awards in seating order, followed by the synchronised judges awards, also in seating order. When a computer and a scoreboard is used, the announcement of the judges awards is not necessary and the secretary may record the awards directly from the monitor.
D 7.4 The second secretary shall enter on the divers statement of dives the awards as shown by the judges. When a computer is used to determine the scores, the second secretary may record the awards directly from the monitor.
D 7.5 In the individual events, when seven (7) judges are used, the secretaries shall cancel the two (2) highest and the two (2) lowest judges’ awards. When more than two (2) awards are equal, only two of the equal awards shall be cancelled. If only five (5) judges are used, the secretaries shall cancel the highest and the lowest judges’ awards.
D 7.6 In synchronised diving, the secretaries shall cancel the highest and lowest judges’ awards given for execution and the highest and lowest judges’ awards for synchronisation. When two or more judges awards are equal, either of the equal awards may be cancelled.
D 7.7 The secretaries shall independently add the remaining awards and multiply this total by the degree of difficulty for the dive to determine the score of the dive.
Example:
8.0,7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5,7.5,7.0= 22.5 x 2.0 = 45.0D 7.8 When a judge by reason of illness or any other unforeseen circumstances, has made no award for a particular dive, the average of the awards of the other judges shall be adopted as the missing award. The award shall be calculated to the nearest half point and if this average results in 0.25 or 0.75 points, the award shall be rounded up to the next highest half point. If the calculated average produces an award with a decimal of other than 0.50 points, the calculated award shall be rounded up to the next half point or whole point.
D 7.9 In synchronised diving, when a judge (execution or synchronised) by reason of illness or any other unforeseen circumstance, has made no award for a particular dive, the award of the other execution judge of the same diver, or the average award of the other four synchronised judges, shall be adopted as the missing award. The award shall be rounded to the nearest half point and if this average results in 0.25 or 0.75 points, the award shall be rounded up to the next highest half point. If the calculated average produces an award with a decimal of other than 0.50 points, the calculated award shall be rounded up to the next half point or whole point.
D 7.10 At the end of the competition the two secretaries shall collate the score sheets.
D 7.11 The result of the competition shall be obtained from the score sheets.
D 7.12 The final result at FINA events shall be announced in one of the official languages of FINA (English or French).
D 8 JUDGING
D 8.1 General
D 8.1.1 A judge shall award from 0 to 10 points for a dive according to his overall impression within the following criteria:
Completely failed 0 points
Unsatisfactory 1 to 2 points
Deficient 21 to 41 points
Satisfactory 5 to 6 points
Good 61 to 8 points
Very good 81 to 10 pointsD 8.1.2 When judging a dive, the judge must not be influenced by any factor other than the technique and execution of the dive. The dive must be considered without regard to the approach to the starting position, the difficulty of the dive or any movement beneath the surface of the water.
D 8.1.3 The points to be considered in judging the overall impression of a dive are the technique and grace of:
the starting position and the approach
the take-off
the flight
the entryD 8.1.4 When a dive is performed clearly in a position other than that announced the dive shall be deemed unsatisfactory. The highest award for such a dive is 2 points.
D 8.1.5 When a dive is performed partially in a position other than that announced, the judges shall exercise their own opinion in making their award up to a maximum of 41 points.
D 8.1.6 When a dive is not performed in the position Straight (A), Pike (B) or Tuck (C) as described below, the judge shall deduct from 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.1.7 When a judge considers that a dive of a different number has been performed he may award zero (0) points, notwithstanding that the Referee has not declared it to be a failed dive.
D 8.1.8 In exceptional circumstances, a Referee may allow a diver to repeat a dive without penalty. The awards for the first dive must be noted should a protest be lodged.
D 8.1.9 During the execution of a dive, there shall be no assistance to the diver from any person. Assistance between dives shall be permitted.
D 8.1.10 When the signal is given by the Referee, the diver shall proceed to the starting position for his dive.
D 8.2 The starting position
D 8.2.1 The starting position shall be free and unaffected.
D 8.2.2 When the correct starting position is not free and unaffected, each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.2.3 Standing dives
D 8.2.3.1 The starting position in standing dives shall be assumed when the diver stands on the front end of the springboard or platform.
D 8.2.3.2 The body shall be straight, head erect, with the arms straight in any position.
D 8.2.3.3 The dive shall be deemed to have commenced when the arms leave the starting position.
D 8.2.3.4 When a diver stops the movement for the take-off after the arm swing has commenced or after the legs have commenced to press, the Referee shall deduct 2 points from the award of each judge.
D 8.2.3.5 When executing a standing dive, the diver must not bounce on the springboard or platform before the take-off. In these circumstances, the Referee shall declare a maximum of 41 points. Should the Referee not make a declaration, each judge may award up to a maximum of 41 points for the dive.
D 8.2.4 Running dives
D 8.2.4.1 The starting position in a running dive shall be assumed when the diver is ready to take the first step of the run.
D 8.2.5 Armstand dives
D 8.2.5.1 The starting position in an armstand dive shall be assumed when both hands are on the front end of the platform and both feet are off the platform.
D 8.2.5.2 When, in an armstand dive, a steady balance in the straight vertical position is not shown, each judge shall deduct from 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.2.5.3 A re-start shall be allowed when a diver loses his balance, one or both feet return to the platform, or any other part of his body other than his hands touches the platform. When a diver loses his balance and moves one or both hands from the original position at the front end of the platform, this shall be deemed as a re-start.
D 8.3 The approach
D 8.3.1 When executing a running dive from either the springboard or the platform, the run shall be smooth and aestethically pleasing, and continuous to the end of the springboard or platform with the final step being from one foot.
D 8.3.2 When the run is not smooth or aestethically pleasing, or does not continue to the end of the springboard or platform, each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.4 The take-off
D 8.4.1 The take-off in forward and reverse dives may be performed either standing or running at the option of the diver. The take-off in backward and inward dives must be performed standing.
D 8.4.2 The take-off from the springboard shall be from both feet simultaneously. The forward take-off from the platform may be from one foot.
D 8.4.3 When the take-off from the springboard is not from both feet simultaneously, the Referee shall declare it a failed dive.
D 8.4.4 In running and standing dives, the take-off shall be bold, high and confident, and shall be from the end of the springboard or platform.
D 8.4.5 When the take-off is not bold, high and confident, or from the end of the springboard or platform, each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.5 The flight
D 8.5.1 If during the execution of a dive, a diver touches the end of the springboard or platform, or dives to the side of the direct line of flight, each judge shall deduct according to his opinion.
D 8.5.2 During the flight, the position of the dive shall be at all times aesthetically pleasing. Should any of the positions not be shown as described below, each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
The dive can be executed in the following positions:
Straight (A)
D 8.5.3 In the straight position the body shall not be bent either at the knees or hips. The feet shall be together and the toes pointed. The position of the arms is at the option of the diver.
D 8.5.4 In straight dives with twist, the twisting shall not be manifestly done from the springboard or platform. If the twisting is manifestly done from the springboard or platform each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.5.5 In all flying dives a straight position shall be clearly shown and that position shall be assumed from the take off or after one somersault. When the straight position is not shown for at least one quarter of a somersault (90o) in dives with one somersault and at least one half of a somersault (180°) in dives with more than one somersault, the maximum award by the judges shall be 41 points.
Pike (B)
D 8.5.6 In the pike position the body shall be bent at the hips, but the legs must be kept straight at the knees, the feet shall be together and the toes pointed. The position of the arms is at the option of the diver.
D 8.5.7. In pike dives with twist, the pike position must be clearly shown. Should this position not be shown, each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
These diving illustrations serve as a guide only and the position of the arms is at the choice of the diver except in the entry.
Tuck (C)
D 8.5.8 In the tuck position the body shall be compact, bent at the knees and hips with the knees and feet together. The hands shall be on the lower legs and the toes pointed.
D 8.5.9 In tuck dives with twist, the tuck position must be clearly shown. Should this position not be shown, each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
These diving illustrations serve as a guide only and the position of the arms is at the choice of the diver except in the case of the hands in the tuck and the entry.
Free position (D)
D 8.5.10 In the free position, the body position is optional but the legs shall be together and the toes pointed at all times.
D 8.5.11 In dives with twist, the twisting shall not be manifestly done from the springboard or platform. If the twisting is manifestly done from the springboard or platform each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.5.12 In somersault dives with twist, the twist may be performed at any time during the dive.
D 8.5.13 When a twist is greater or less than that announced by 90° or more, the Referee shall declare it a failed dive.
D 8.6 The entry
D 8.6.1 The entry into the water shall in all cases be vertical, or nearly so, with the body straight, the feet together and the toes pointed.
D 8.6.2 When the entry is short or over, the body not straight, the feet not together and the toes not pointed, each judge shall deduct according to his opinion.
D 8.6.3 In head first entries, the arms shall be stretched beyond the head and in line with the body, with the hands close together. If one or both arms are held below the head on entry, the Referee shall declare a maximum award of 41 points.
D 8.6.4 In feet first entries, the arms shall be close to the body with no bending at the elbows. If one or both arms are held beyond the head on entry, the Referee shall declare a maximum award of 41 points.
D 8.6.5 Other than as provided in Rules D 8.6.3 and D 8.6.4, when the arms are not in the correct position in either the head first or feet first entry, each judge shall deduct 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion.
D 8.6.6 The dive is deemed to have been completed when the whole of the body is completely under the surface of the water.
D 9 JUDGING SYNCHRONISED DIVING
D 9.1 Synchronised diving is judged by the execution of the individual dives and the synchronisation of the divers.
D 9.2 The rules for judging individual diving shall apply to the execution of dives in synchronised diving.
D 9.3 When judging the synchronisation of the divers, the overall impression of the dives must be taken into account.
D 9.4 The factors to be considered in judging synchronised diving are:
- the starting position, the approach and the take-off, including the similarity of the height
- the co-ordinated timing of the movements during the flight
- the similarity of the angles of the entries
- the comparative distance from the springboard or platform of the entry
- the co-ordinated timing of the entriesD 9.5 If either diver enters the surface of the water before the other diver leaves the springboard or platform, the Referee shall declare it a failed dive.
D 9.6 The execution judges must not be influenced by any factor other than the technique and execution of the dive, not both dives, nor the synchronisation of the divers.
D 9.7 When either or both divers perform a dive other than that announced, the Referee shall declare the dive a failed dive.
D 9.8 When an execution judge considers that a dive of a different number has been performed by a diver, the judge shall award zero (0) points notwithstanding that the Referee has not declared it to be a failed dive. If both execution judges of one diver award zero (0) points, the Referee shall declare the dive a failed dive.
Clarification:
If the referee declares a failed dive, zero (0) points are awarded by all nine (9) judges.D 9.9 The synchronisation judges must not be influenced by any factor other than the co-ordinated performance of the two divers and not the execution of either dive.
D 9.10 If all the synchronisation judges award zero (0) points, the Referee shall declare it a failed dive.
D 9.11 When any of the following faults are shown, each synchronisation judge shall deduct from 1 to 2 points, according to his opinion, for the lack of:
- similarity of the starting position, approach, take-off or height;
- co-ordinated timing of the movement during the flight;
- similarity of the angles of the entries;
- comparative distance from the board or platform of the entry;
- co-ordinated timing of the entries.
D 10 SUMMARY OF THE PENALTIES
Referee to declare "Failed Dive"; 0 points
D 6.12 If the diver takes more than one minute, after a warning.
D 6.18 If a diver has performed a dive of a number other than that announced.
D 6.20 If assistance has been given to the diver after the starting signal.D 6.23 If a second attempt (a re-start) is unsuccessful.
D 6.24 If a diver refuses to execute a dive.
D 8.4.3 If the take-off from the springboard is not from both feet simultaneously.
D 8.5.13 If a twist is greater or less than that announced by 90° or more.
D 9.5 In synchronised diving, if either diver enters the surface of the water before the other diver leaves the springboard or platform.
D 9.7 In synchronised diving, if one or both divers perform a dive other than that announced.
D 9.8 In synchronised diving, if both execution judges for one diver awards zero (0) points.
D 9.10 In synchronised diving, if all the judge awards for synchronisation are zero (0) points.
Referee to declare "2 points deduction"
D 6.21 If a diver stops his run before the end of the springboard or platform and then continues.
D 6.22 If a diver makes a re-start in a running, standing or armstand dive.
D 8.2.3.4 If the diver stops the movement for the take-off after the arm-swing has commenced or after the legs have commenced to press.
Referee to declare "2 points maximum"
D 6.17 If a diver performs a dive in a position other than that announced.
Referee to declare " 4 1/2 points maximum"
D 6.14 If a diver bounces on the springboard or platform before the take-off.
D 6.19 If a diver has one or both arms held above the head in a feet first entry or below the head in a head first entry dive.
D 8.2.3.5 If a diver bounces on the springboard or platform before the take-off.
D 8.6.3 If in head first entries, one or both arms are held below the head.
D 8.6.4 If in feet first entries, one or both arms are held beyond the head.
Judges to award "0 points"
D 8.1.7 If a dive of a different number has been performed.
D 9.8 In synchronised diving, if a dive of a different number has been performed.
Judges to award "2 points maximum"
D 8.1.4 If a dive is performed clearly in a position other than that announced.
Judges to award "4 1/2 points maximum"
D 8.1.5 If a dive is performed partially in a position other than that announced.
D 8.2.3.5 If a diver bounces on a springboard or platform before the take-off.
D 8.5.5 If in a flying dive, a straight position is not clearly shown for at least one quarter of a somersault (90°) in dives with one somersault and at least one half of a somersault (180°) in dives with more than one somersault.
Judges to deduct "from 1/2 to 2 points"
D 8.1.6 If a dive is not performed in a position as described.
D 8.2.2 If the correct starting position is not assumed.
D 8.2.5.2 If in an armstand dive, a steady balance in the straight vertical position is not shown.
D 8.3.2 If the run is not smooth or aestethically pleasing, or does not continue to the end of the springboard or platform.
D 8.4.5 If the take-off is not bold, high and confident, or from the end of the springboard or platform.
D 8.5.2 If any of the positions are not aestethically pleasing during the flight.
D 8.5.4 If in a straight dive with twist, the twisting is manifestly done from the springboard or platform.
D 8.5.7 If in a pike dive with twist, the pike position is not clearly shown.
D 8.5.9 If in a tuck dive with twist, the tuck position is not clearly shown.
D 8.5.11 If in dives with twist, the twisting is manifestly done from the springboard or platform.
D 8.6.5 If the arms are not in the correct position in either the head first or feet first entry dives.
D 9.11 In synchronised diving, for the lack of:
- similarity of the starting position, approach, take-off or height;
- co-ordinated timing of the movement during the flight;
- similarity of the angles of the entries;
- comparative distance from the board or platform of the entry;
- co-ordinated timing of the entries.Judges to deduct "according to individual opinion"
D 8.5.1 If during the execution of a dive, a diver touches the end of the springboard or platform, or dives to the side of the direct line of flight.
D 8.6.2 If the entry into the water is short or over, the body not straight, the feet not together and the toes not pointed.
AGE GROUP RULES
DAG 1 FINA Rules of competition will apply in all Age Group competitions.
DAG 2 Age Categories
All age group divers remain qualified from the 1st of January to midnight of the following 31st December in the year of competition.
DAG 3 Diving Events
DAG 3.1 Group A
DAG 3.1.1 Age: 16, 17 or 18 years on December 31st of the year of the competition.
DAG 3.1.2 Competition Format
Girl's Springboard - 1 metre and 3 metre
This competition shall comprise nine (9) different dives; five (5) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 9.5 for 3 metre events and 9.0 for 1 metre events, and four (4) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.Girl's Platform - 5 metre - 7.5 metre - 10 metre
This competition shall comprise eight (8) different dives; four (4) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 7.6, and four (4) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group. At least five (5) different groups must be used.Boys' Springboard - 1 metre and 3 metre
This competition shall comprise ten (10) different dives; five (5) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 9.5 for 3 metre events and 9.0 for 1 metre events, and five (5) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.Boys' Platform - 5 metre - 7.5 metre - 10 metre
This competition shall comprise nine (9) different dives; four (4) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 7.6, and five (5) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group. All six groups must be used.A / B combined
Girls' and Boys' Synchronised Diving - 3 metre
This competition shall comprise five (5) dives. Two (2) rounds of dives with an assigned degree of difficulty of 2.0 for each dive regardless of formula and three (3) rounds of dives without limit of degree of difficulty. The five (5) dives must be selected from at least three (3) different groups.
DAG 3.2 Group B
DAG 3.2.1 Age: 14, or 15 years on December 31st of the year of the competition.
DAG 3.2.2 Competition Format
Girl's Springboard - 1 metre and 3 metre
This competition shall comprise eight (8) different dives; five (5) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed and 9.5 for 3 metre events and 9.0 for 1 metre events and three (3) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.Girl's Platform - 5 metre - 7.5 metre - 10 metre
This competition shall comprise seven (7) different dives; four (4) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 7.6, and three (3) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group. At least five (5) different groups must be used.Boys Springboard - 1 metre and 3 metre
This competition shall comprise nine (9) different dives; five (5) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed and 9.5 for 3 metre events and 9.0 for 1 metre events and four (4) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.Boys Platform - 5 metre - 7.5 metre - 10 metre
This competition shall comprise eight (8) different dives; four (4) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 7.6, and four (4) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group. At least five (5) different groups must be used.DAG 3.3 Group C
DAG 3.3.1 Age: 12 or 13 years on December 31st of the year of the competition.
DAG 3.3.2 Competition Format
Girl's Springboard - 1 metre and 3 metre
This competition shall comprise seven (7) different dives; five (5) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed events 9.5 for 3 metre events and 9.0 for 1 metre events and two (2) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.Girl's Platform - 5 metre or 7.5 metre
This competition shall comprise six (6) different dives; four (4) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 7.6, and two (2) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.Boys Springboard - 1 metre and 3 metre
This competition shall comprise eight (8) different dives; five (5) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 9.5 for 3 metre events and 9.0 for 1 metre events and three (3) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.Boys Platform - 5 metre or 7.5 metre
This competition shall comprise seven (7) different dives; four (4) dives each selected from a different group, the total degree of difficulty shall not exceed 7.6, and three (3) dives without limit of degree of difficulty, each dive selected from a different group.DAG 4 General Rules for Junior Diving World Championships
DAG 4.1 Junior Diving World Championships shall be conducted every two years in Groups A and B.
DAG 4.2 Each Federation is entitled to enter a maximum of two (2) divers in individual events and one (1) team in synchronised diving events.
DAG 4.3 Each diver shall only compete in his age group.
DAG 4.4 Each diver shall perform a full list of dives as indicated in his age group.
DAG 4.5 Each competition may be a final competition, irrespective of the number of entrants and may be conducted in one, two or three sessions.
DAG 4.5.1 When facilities and time permits, the top twelve (12) divers from the previous session will participate in a final competition performing only dives without limit. The scores of the dives with limit from the previous session will be carried forward and added to the scores in the final competition to determine the top twelve (12) rankings. Divers lower than twelfth place will be ranked by their preliminary scores.
DAG 4.5.2 When facilities allow, the opportunity for simultaneous preliminary events may be scheduled subject to the approval of the Bureau on recommendation of the Technical Diving Committee.
DAG 4.5.3 The program schedule shall be agreed by the Bureau upon recommendation of the FINA Technical Diving Committee.
DAG 4.6 Either five (5) or seven (7) judges shall officiate in the individual events and nine (9) judges in the synchronised diving events.
DAG 4.7 The Championships shall normally be conducted separately and not in conjunction with Swimming, Water Polo or Synchronised Swimming.
DAG 4.8 The Championships shall be conducted in a minimum period of five (5) days.