New AIDA competition rules! Published: 17/03/2024 AIDA Competition Rules 17.5 Release An updated version of the AIDA Rules has been published on the AIDA website Documents Page "Link here".The most important updates are highlighted in the Record of Changes on page 52. Key changes:1) Dive gauges. NEW VERSION 4.1.7 The athlete or their coach may use any electronic devices to monitor the athlete with the exception of static apnea (STA). The athlete is prohibited to be in possession of any device that reads and / or reports their internal condition during their STA performance. If found to be in possession of such a device, the athlete will be disqualified (DQOTHER). Comments: There is no benefit to athletes during their dives in dynamic or depth to wearing a smart computer and now many dive computers have this facility. 2) Dynamic. Turn.7.1.10 Any propulsion assistance other than swimming movements or pushing off from the end wall and bottom during starts and turns will result in a penalty (PULL) as described in Chapter 10. Comments: Allow the bottom push at the turn.Please check Record of Changes as other corrections are connected with AIDA Anti-Doping policy and procedures.
