August 8, 2007

TO: Athletic Directors

Swimming & Diving Coaches

Swimming & Diving Officials

SUBJECT: Awarding of Diving Points

The Iowa Department of Health made a ruling that diving boards may be replaced on pools with water depth of 10-12 feet. However, the replacement of a complete diving stand will not be permitted unless the water depth is 12 feet. This would be a violation of Iowa Code (641 IAC Chapter 15).

In an effort to provide consistency and accuracy in handling the scoring of meets when diving in not held, this letter is to serve as written notice as per Rule 9-1 Penalty 2. (When diving is not conducted because of inadequate water depth and written notice is given to the opponents at least two weeks prior to the first home meet or a date specified by the state association, diving is not conducted and no points are awarded.)

Iowa code does not allow the following sites to replace the diving stand due to having less than 12 feet of water. Therefore,

Diving will not be held and no points awarded at the following sites:

Ankeny

CR Prairie-Williamsburg

Davenport Central

Des Moines East

Des Moines Hoover

Des Moines North

Indianola

Lewis Central

Ottumwa

Perry

Southeast Polk

Spencer

Storm Lake

Vinton-Shellsburg

At all other schools diving will be held and points will be scored accordingly. If the diving situation at your school has changed, please contact the IGHSAU.

If you have questions regarding this ruling feel free to contact the IGHSAU.

Laura Lunders

Administrative Assistant