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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS' BILL OF RIGHTS - NDSI, in furtherance of
Article 301 of the USS Code, shall respect and protect the right of every
Individual Member who is eligible under NDSI, USS and FINA rules and
regulations to participate in any competition as an athlete, coach, trainer,
manager, meet director or other official, so long as the competition is
conducted in compliance with NDSI, USS and FINA requirements. Before any
Individual Member is denied the right to participate in a competition, the
individual shall have the right to request and have a hearing before, and a
determination of, the Board of Review or the National Board of Review. If the
Individual Member is permitted to participate subject to a protest, a hearing
and determination may take place after the competition is concluded.
CLUB MEMBERS' BILL OF RIGHTS - NDSI shall respect and protect the right of every Club Member which is eligible under NDSI, USS and FINA rules and regulations to participate in any competition through its athletes, coaches, trainers, managers, meet directors and other officials, so long as the competition is conducted in compliance with NDSI, USS and FINA requirements. Before any Club Member is denied the right to participate in a competition, the Club Member shall have the right to request and have a hearing before, and a determination of, the Board of Review or the National Board of Review. If the Club Member is permitted to participate subject to a protest, a hearing and determination may take place after the competition is concluded.