Sanction Chairs

Getting Started

We have written an Overview and General Sanction Information document for LMSC sanctions chairs that contains good information to ensure a well-run and properly reported competition takes place, as sanctioning and recognizing events are a crucial function of USMS.

• Dual-Sanctioning a USA Swimming Meet
  • Official Rules Interpretation - Dual-Sanctioned Meets
• USMS Rule Book
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
  • Appendix B
• Labeling Relays in the Meet Information to ensure they count for USMS Top 10
• Use of the Word “Olympic” and "Paralympic" with Masters Swim Meets

Meet Announcements

• Template USMS Sanctioned Meet Announcement 
• Glossary and Guidance:  Template USMS Meet Announcement 

Sanction Fees

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.  

Online Sanction Application Process

• Sanctions Chairs:
  • TUTORIAL for Sanctions Chairs      
    • Reviewing required and any supplemental documents
    • Approving a request
    • Marking a meet as canceled
    • Restoring a canceled event
  • Online Sanction/Recognition Application
• Event Directors:
  • TUTORIAL for Event Directors 
  • Worksheet for Event Directors
  • Submit an Update to an Event Already on the Calendar

Forms

• Requirements for U.S. Masters Swimming Liability Release
  • Liability Release and Waiver Form (Updated 10/30/2024)
    • PDF Version
• Meet Observer Report Form - This form is required for recognized meets
• Pool Length Form and Measurement Procedures
  • When to Measure Pools
  • List of measured pools by state
• Refer to the Running a Meet section for more meet management forms

Archived Documents

• Sanction Fee Memo with FAQ, 10/30/2015
• Sanction Fee Memo with FAQ