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The Koniniklijke Nederlandse Zwem Bond (“KNZB”, English: '''Royal Dutch Swimming Federation''') is the official governing body for swimming, in the Netherlands. The federation overlooks several other sports including competition swimming, open water swimming, water polo, high dive and synchronizes swimming. The federation is based in Nieuwegein and affiliated with the national sports body NOS*NSF.

===History===

The KNZB was founded on August 14, 1888 by four collaborating swim organizations. At this time the federations responsibility covered only five swim clubs <ref>www.c21.nl/Koninklijke_Nederlandse_Zwembond</ref>:
*Arnhemse Zwemclub,
*Goudse Zwemclub,
*Hollandse Dames Zwemclub,
*Leidsche Zwem Club (later LZ 1886)
*AZ 1870 (Amsterdamse Zwemclub)

In 1888 the federation was named Nederlandse Zwem Bond (“NZB” English: Dutch Swimming Federation). In 1933, federation was renamed to the KNZB gaining the word Konnelijk (official in Dutch). In 1909 the KNZB joined the world swimming governing body, FINA which was established one year earlier.

===Competition Swimming===
All [[Dutch records in swimming]] are ratified by the KNZB.
====Competitions====
====Officials====
In order to keep the games fair, all judges are trained under the material of the KNZB. This system uses a ladder style chart for grading officials. Where officials must meet certain requirements before they can move to the next level. <ref>http://www.knzb.nl/knzbvoor/officials/wedstrijdzwemmen/</ref>

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|Qualification
|Rights
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|Referee
|1
|The official holds the head power to the game. The official has the ability to disqualify participants and impose sanctions if necessary. In order to obtain this qualification, one must first obtain the 3, J and K qualifications.
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|Starter
|2
|The starter blows the whistle to start a race The official has the ability to call a false start. In order to obtain this qualification the person must be of 16 years of older.
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|The official checks that all swimmers follow the regulations by walking alongside the swimmers. In order to obtain this qualification, one must first obtain the 3 and J qualifications.
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|Jury Secretary
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|The official processes the swum times into the computer and ensures the timers are working properly. In order to obtain this qualification the person must be of 16 years of older.
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|rowspan=2|Keerpuntcommissaris<br />Tijdwaarnemer
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|An official with qualification 3 may function in both international and national competitions. In order to obtain this qualification, one must hold qualification 4 for over one year and have officiated 10 competitions or more. obtain the 3 and J qualifications.
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|4
|The official checks that all swimmers follow the regulations on the turn. In order to obtain this qualification the person must be of 16 years of older at the time of the exam.
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|colspan=3|Based on competition regulations (revised June 2011)
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===External Links===
{{Sports governing bodies in the Netherlands}}

===References===
{{reflist}}

Revision as of 03:08, 9 May 2013

Template:LEN Federation = Netherlands

Royal Dutch Swimming Federation

Koniniklijke Nederlandse Zwem Bond
AbbreviationKNZB
Formation14 August 1888; 136 years ago (1888-08-14)
TypeFederation of national associations
HeadquartersNieuwegein, Netherland
Region served
Netherlands
Official language
Dutch
President
Erik van Heijningen
General Secretary
Hans Gerrits Jans
AffiliationsFINA LEN NOC*NSF
Websitewww.knzb.nl

The Koniniklijke Nederlandse Zwem Bond (“KNZB”, English: Royal Dutch Swimming Federation) is the official governing body for swimming, in the Netherlands. The federation overlooks several other sports including competition swimming, open water swimming, water polo, high dive and synchronizes swimming. The federation is based in Nieuwegein and affiliated with the national sports body NOS*NSF.

History

The KNZB was founded on August 14, 1888 by four collaborating swim organizations. At this time the federations responsibility covered only five swim clubs [1]:

  • Arnhemse Zwemclub,
  • Goudse Zwemclub,
  • Hollandse Dames Zwemclub,
  • Leidsche Zwem Club (later LZ 1886)
  • AZ 1870 (Amsterdamse Zwemclub)

In 1888 the federation was named Nederlandse Zwem Bond (“NZB” English: Dutch Swimming Federation). In 1933, federation was renamed to the KNZB gaining the word Konnelijk (official in Dutch). In 1909 the KNZB joined the world swimming governing body, FINA which was established one year earlier.

Competition Swimming

All Dutch records in swimming are ratified by the KNZB.

Competitions

Officials

In order to keep the games fair, all judges are trained under the material of the KNZB. This system uses a ladder style chart for grading officials. Where officials must meet certain requirements before they can move to the next level. [2]

Official Qualification Rights
Referee 1 The official holds the head power to the game. The official has the ability to disqualify participants and impose sanctions if necessary. In order to obtain this qualification, one must first obtain the 3, J and K qualifications.
Starter 2 The starter blows the whistle to start a race The official has the ability to call a false start. In order to obtain this qualification the person must be of 16 years of older.
Umpire K The official checks that all swimmers follow the regulations by walking alongside the swimmers. In order to obtain this qualification, one must first obtain the 3 and J qualifications.
Jury Secretary J The official processes the swum times into the computer and ensures the timers are working properly. In order to obtain this qualification the person must be of 16 years of older.
Keerpuntcommissaris
Tijdwaarnemer 		3 An official with qualification 3 may function in both international and national competitions. In order to obtain this qualification, one must hold qualification 4 for over one year and have officiated 10 competitions or more. obtain the 3 and J qualifications.
4 The official checks that all swimmers follow the regulations on the turn. In order to obtain this qualification the person must be of 16 years of older at the time of the exam.
Based on competition regulations (revised June 2011)

References

  1. ^ www.c21.nl/Koninklijke_Nederlandse_Zwembond
  2. ^ http://www.knzb.nl/knzbvoor/officials/wedstrijdzwemmen/
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