On Thursday, the NCAA announced five new rule changes for the 2015-16 men’s and women’s collegiate swimming and diving seasons.
You can read the full story at swimswam.com, but here’s a quick rundown on the major changes;
- Synchronized diving approved for dual and invitational meets to replace any springboard or platform event.
- Backstroke starting wedges approved
- 100 IM approved for inclusion at conference championship meets
- Removing requirement to separate hands before taking dolphin kick on breaststroke pullout
- Requirement for allowing strobe lights for deaf or hearing-impaired swimmers.
