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Royal Dutch Swimming Federation
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 :
 * 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. At the beginning of the 21st century, the KNZB consists of approximately 153 affiliated members spread over 475 swim clubs.

Competition Swimming
All Dutch records in swimming are ratified by the KNZB.

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.