SOCAL Aquatics' Tech Suit Policy is in line with the SCS Tech Suit Policy that can be found HERE
F. No Technical Suits shall be worn by any 12 & Under USA Swimming athlete member in competition at any sanctioned, approved, or observed meet.
(1) Exceptions to the foregoing restriction are only for Junior Nationals, US Open, National Championships, and Olympic Trials.
(2) A Technical Suit is one that has the following components:
a. Any suit with any bonded or taped seams regardless of the fabric or silhouette; or
b. Any suit with woven fabric extending past the hips.
(Note: WOVEN FABRIC---A suit with woven fabric and sewn seams that does not extend below the hips is permitted.)
(Note: KNIT FABRIC---A suit with knit fabric and sewn seams not extending below the knees is permitted.)
