Announcement
October 1, 2026
Updates to the Swimming Canada Rule Book
Latest update - October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
- A revised rule book has been posted with effective date October 1, 2026
- No strikeout version is provided.
- More details on additions and changes will be provided in the coming weeks.
July 24 update
- A revised rulebook with WPS updates has been posted.
- No strikeout version is provided.
- An additional update is anticipated later this summer with effective date September 1, 2026.
April 23 update
No new rulebook will be implemented for the remainder of this season; all competitions should continue to follow the current Swimming Canada rulebook. An updated rulebook incorporating recent World Aquatics and World Para Swimming changes is expected to take effect September 1, 2026.
December 16, 2025
A rule book effective December 8, 2025 has been published HERE
A strikeout version is also posted.
November 4, 2025
A rule book effective October 9, 2025 has been published HERE
A strikeout version is also posted.
Due to the change in the use of the word "protest" to "appeal", the meet package statement on "Disqualification & Appeal Procedure" has been updated.