WORLD AQUATICS APPROVED SWIMWEAR
All swimwear used at World Aquatics Events and Olympic Games (pool and open water swimming competitions) shall be swimwear approved by World Aquatics in accordance with the rules set forth in the section I.7 of the World Aquatics Competitions Regulations and valid on the date of approval.
It must be also used at qualification events for World Aquatics World Championships and the Olympic Games.
The list is published on 1st September of each year.
World Aquatics List of Approved Swimwear
The World Aquatics approved swimwear must also be used at World Aquatics-sanctioned International events (e.g. continental championships).
Events at national level are subject to the rules issued by Member Federations of competent jurisdiction.
World records can only be homologated when achieved with World Aquatics approved swimwear.
World Aquatics Master events are, as a matter of principle, subject to the same. However, it is reminded that, swimsuits which comply in respect of their shapes and which evidently fulfil the other requirements in particular in respect of material: permeable open mesh textile material) can be used even if the corresponding model is not formally listed.
DEADLINES OF SUBMISSION 2023 AND 2024
- 15th September 2023 (to be included in the new List published on September 1, 2024)
- 1st February 2024 (to be included in the List published on September 1, 2024)
- 1st May 2024 (to be included in the new List published on September 1, 2024)
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The submissions should be done via on-line application tool. Application should be completed with all required information, including technical sketch/ drawing of submitted product.
If your company does not already have an account to use on-line application tool, please contact World Aquatics office for details (e-mail: projects@worldaquatics.com).
DELIVERY OF SAMPLES:
The complete applications, printed and duly signed by applicant including respective samples and material samples, have to be received by the World Aquatics office on or before the date of the official submission.
The samples and duly signed application forms should be sent to World Aquatics at:
World Aquatics Office, Chemin de Bellevue 24a/24b, 1005 Lausanne. Switzerland. Tel: +41 21 310 47 10
CONTRIBUTION TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXPERT/TESTS COST
The contribution fees applicable for the submissions are as follow:
- Application for each model of swimsuit / wetsuit: 1000 EUR
- Application for each model of Swimming Cap: 750 EUR
- Application for each model of Swimming Goggle: 750 EUR
- For each fabric/material used in construction of submitted swimsuit: 375 EUR
(for the same material used through different models it will be calculated only once)
- For each combination used in construction of submitted swimsuit: 475 EUR
(for the same combination used through different models it will be calculated only once)
- For each material used in construction of submitted wetsuits: 125 EUR
(for the same material used through different models it will be calculated only once)
IMPORTANT: Payment of calculated contribution on or before the submission deadline is a condition for a valid application. Applications effected without corresponding fee payment will not be considered.
World Aquatics By laws
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Find out the members of the Swimwear Approval Committee