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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, diving and synchronized swimming. The federation is based in Nieuwegein and affiliated with the national sports body NOC*NSF. The responsibility of the KNZB is to organize and track various events. When a new organization from one of the water sports joins the KNZB they can participate in the competitions governed by the KNZB. They will then be placed on a ranking list.

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.

Competition Swimming
Competition swimming is considered a top sport in the Netherlands where world winners such as |Pieter van den Hoogenband| and |Igne de Bruijn| have brought home Olympic success. All Dutch swimming records are ratified by the KNZB. In principle all swim clubs of the Netherlands joins the KNZB because then it has many benefits including ability to participate in competitions, discount to attend courses and liability insurance.

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.