Well hopefully the following updated list of FINA approved swimsuits will help answer your questions. All of the racing swimsuits on this list are approved for high school swimming, USA Swimming, YMCA swim meets, and college meets. But as last year showed us you might want to check with the governing body or with the swim meet refs to see if they have any further restrictions on swimsuits.

Don’t expect to get your hands on your own mermaid tail since Weta Workshop isn’t expected to put them up for sale anytime soon.  However, you can get similar training effects with the Finis Monofin.  The monofin is a great training device that benefits all swimming strokes and overall aquatic fitness.  It is ideal for lengthening the stroke, improving body balance, and core muscle conditioning.  Also, the Finis Shooter Monofin provides the same benefits while allowing for a quicker kick pace.  Monofins are available at D&J Sports, mermaid suits sold separately.