Competitive Swimming Procedures
Submitting Protests
Notice
This document is complementary to section 1.4 of the Constitution.
In case of disparity, the Constitution may prevail. Please report any mistake to the Vice-President in charge of the concerned aquatic discipline.
General questions regarding the procedures, regulations and rules discussed on this page are to be addressed to the Vice-President of Competitive Swimming.
Notice
The NAA demands that all parties take every possible action to avoid submitting a Protest.
Please discuss with the involved parties and understand both sides of the disagreement. Coming to an understanding that is fair and reasonable for all is in the interest of the Association, its members and all Competitive Swimming activities.
Protest Submission Procedure
Last Update: June 1, 2025
Description
Protests are the mechanism of last-resort instituted by the Constitution to mediate and resolve disputes relating to Competitive Swimming procedures.
Submission Procedure
Protests must be submitted to the Vice-President of Competitive Swimming in writing. The submission must be accompanied by $50.00 (e-transfer or cheque).
Protests shall only be accepted, if submitted within 24 hours of the challenged incident. In the case of Time Trials or the Championship Meet, protests shall only be accepted within 30 minutes of the challenged incident.
The Vice-President of Competitive Swimming will only accept submissions handed to him directly, sent by email or handed in-person at the address below. The $50.00 fee must also be received within valid protest submission time frame.
Address for protest submission:
520 boul. Bouchard, Dorval, Québec, H9S 1B2
The individual receiving the submission must record the time and date at which the protest was received, and notify the Vice-President of Competitive Swimming. The submitting party is responsible for indicating these instructions to the individual in question.
Please take note of the receiving individual’s name.
It is strongly advised to inform the Vice-President prior to submitting a protest, and to seek alternative recourses.