Some of the earliest evidence from Japan shows that open water swim competitions were held as far back as 2,000 years ago. Today, an ageless passion for water finds expression in the modern Olympic Games.

The history of water polo dates to late nineteenth century Scotland, and its invention is the work of swim instructor William Wilson. Water polo quickly became a popular pastime in Scotland and Britain, and was one of the first team sports introduced at the international modern Olympics.

The following information includes some main points from the water polo rules of play established by FINA and enforced by USA Water Polo.

Take a dip into the colorful history of swim suits, and what you'll find is that swimsuits have a long and curiously spotted history. In the wake of struggling to strike a balance between functionality and modesty, the world of recreational and competition swim suits' only task now is to stay in keeping with the ever-evolving fashion trends.

General swimsuit rules for team swim suits worn during official swim competitions in the US. As rules vary from one organization to another, please check with your local high school, college, or organization for official rules pertaining to your swim team.