Registration for, and competition in, a FINA event indicates the athlete’s acceptance of, and willingness to abide by the rules and guidelines outlined in the current FINA ruleset as well as the Athlete Code of Conduct posted on the FINA website (FINA.ninja). Any athlete who chooses not to abide by these rules and guidelines will forfeit their eligibility to compete for placement or standing at FINA competitions as well as qualification for FINA Sectionals and Finals.