FINA - The Federation Internationale de Natation

FINA is the Federation Internationale de Natation. the world governing body for swimming. FINA writes the rules for Olympic-type watersport. All of the FINA sports are: pool swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, open water swimming, and master's swimming. FINA has recognized national governing bodies in each country that carry out FINA's regulations and directives, and have each country votes on membership on the FINA board. Among FINA's objectives are the promotion of swimming and the organization of world championships and other FINA competitions. For more on FINA, go to fina.org.