Compliance Criteria
An occasion sanctioned by USMS, Inc., by way of one in every of its Local Masters Swimming Committees (LMSC), should meet all the next standards:
- The occasion shall be performed in keeping with relevant USMS swimming guidelines and administrative rules together with:
- Article 201: Membership and Representation, USMS Rule Book Part 2
- Article 203: Open Water Sanction, USMS Rule Book Part 2
- Open Water Event Management
- Open Water and Long Distance Swimming Rules, USMS Rule Book Part 3
- Entry types, applications, and outcomes should bear the assertion “Sanctioned by (LMSC name) for USMS Inc.” (Article 203.3.3.B)
- LMSCs have the choice to supply one-event registrations (OEVT) at occasions sanctioned by their very own LMSC. See the One Event Memberships web page for extra data.
- The sanctioning LMSC has the choice to incorporate offline processing as a part of the sanction utility, together with due dates for extra data and attachments. Additionally, an LMSC could use efficiency bonds and necessities connected to the bonding course of to encourage well-run occasions.
- All opponents should maintain present USMS registrations or legitimate journey permits or their equivalents or produce other acceptable proof of present Masters swimming registration and should be 18 years of age or over (Article 202.1).
- Entry types shall comprise the language of the PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. All swimmers shall have signed the legal responsibility launch earlier than taking part. (202.1.1.A(1)
Sanction Fees
Effective Jan. 1, 2025 pool and open water occasion sanction charges have been eradicated. Refer to the Sanction Fee Grid for extra data. Your LMSC could cost native charges (sanction and/or one-event), please contact your LMSC Sanction Chair about charges related to internet hosting a meet.
Contacts and Resources
There’s a ton of knowledge right here, however for those who did not discover what you are on the lookout for, otherwise you did however have extra questions, we’re right here to assist! Event Services is offered through telephone (941) 256-8767 or through electronic mail occasions@usmastersswimming.org.
Last Updated August 6, 2025