Since you are requesting to sanction an open water event, the following documents are required:

1. Event announcement (event details accompanied by the entry form)

2. Safety plan (includes course map)

COMPLETE THIS FORM to submit your required documents and any supplemental documents for your open water sanction request. Entries shall not be accepted before the sanction has been issued. If you have questions, please contact events@usmastersswimming.org.

An event sanctioned by USMS, Inc., through one of its Local Masters Swimming Committees (LMSC), must meet all the following criteria:

1. The event shall be conducted according to applicable USMS swimming rules and administrative regulations including:

  a) Article 201: Membership and Representation, USMS Rule Book Part 2

  b) Article 203: Open Water Sanction, USMS Rule Book Part 2

  c) Open Water Event Management

  d) Open Water and Long Distance Swimming Rules, USMS Rule Book Part 3

1. Entry forms, programs, and results must bear the statement "Sanctioned by (LMSC name) for USMS Inc." (Article 203.3.3.B)

2. LMSCs have the option to offer one-event registrations (OEVT) at events sanctioned by their own LMSC. See the One Event Memberships page for more information.

  a) The total number of OEVT (if applicable) shall be emailed within 14 days of the event to:  volunteer@usmastersswimming.org.

3. The sanctioning LMSC has the option to include offline processing as part of the sanction application, including due dates for additional information and attachments. Additionally, an LMSC may use performance bonds and requirements attached to the bonding process to encourage well-run events.

All competitors must hold current USMS registrations or valid travel permits or their equivalents or have other acceptable proof of current Masters swimming registration and must be 18 years of age or over (Article 202.1).

Entry forms shall contain the language of the PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. All swimmers shall have signed the liability release before participating. (202.1.1.A(1))

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Providing as much information as possible allows USMS and your local LMSC to provide you, your event, and your workers the best possible service and benefits.

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Event Director

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Organization:	Knoxville Open Water Swimmers
Name:	Lana Burl
Email Address:	knox.ows@gmail.com
Phone Number:	(865) 567-0244
Address 1:	355 Ogden St Unit 205
Address 2:	None Entered
City:	Knoxville
State:	TN
Zip Code:	37917
Country:	United States Of America

Safety Director

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Organization:	Knoxville Open Water Swimmers
Name:	Chris Burl
Email Address:	knox.ows@gmail.com
Phone Number:	(321) 695-7776
Address 1:	355 Ogden St Unit 205
Address 2:	None Entered
City:	Knoxville
State:	TN
Zip Code:	37917
Country:	United States Of America

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Name:	Helen Naylor
Email Address:	helen.naylor@vumc.org
Phone Number:	(615) 414-6072
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