Open Water Event Management

Getting Started

• Open Water Guide to Event Operations
• Waiver and Release Information
  • Requirements for U.S. Masters Swimming Liability Release
  • USMS Participant Waiver and Release (Updated 10/30/2024) 
    • PDF Version

Sanctioning

• Effective Jan. 1, 2025 pool and open water event sanction fees have been eliminated. Refer to the Sanction Fee Grid for more information. If applicable, contact the event director about any local fees associated with hosting a meet within your LMSC.  
• Sanction Benefits
• Sanction Application Process and Information
  • Safety Plan Application
  • Open Water Sanction Guidelines

Safety and Referees

• Safety Director and Referee Certifications
• Safety Guidelines
  • Safety Plan Application
  • Addendum B: Safety Directors Checklist
  • Addendum C: Boat Operator Checklist
  • Addendum D: Coaches and Safety Directors Checklist - OW Training

Rules

• Open Water and Long Distance Rules
• Full USMS Rule Book
• Swimwear Summary
  

Championships

• Open Water National Championships
• Administration and Bids