United States Aquatic Sports (USAS) notified us today that the 2020 USAS Convention has been canceled (see message below). The USMS Board of Directors discussed this possibility at our last meeting and were supportive of this difficult decision because it is in the best interest of the health and safety of USMS delegates.  

During that meeting, the board approved moving USMS's annual meeting to a virtual format, should the decision to cancel the USAS Convention be made. There is still a lot to plan and work through for a virtual meeting so stand by for more details as they are developed. In the interim, please continue to select delegates and proceed with other LMSC or committee work relating to the annual meeting.  

Should you have immediate questions regarding the 2020 annual meeting, please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@usmastersswimming.org.  

Thank you,

Peter Guadagni
President | U.S. Masters Swimming

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MESSAGE RECEIVED ON FRIDAY, MAY 1, FROM UNITED STATES AQUATICS SPORTS (USAS)  

To all United States Aquatics Sports Affiliated Organizations, 

As much of the country remains in flux as this devastating COVID-19 global pandemic continues, we have officially made the decision to cancel this year’s USAS Convention, scheduled for September 22-27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Many factors have weighed on this decision, namely the overall uncertainty of the circumstances, the likely inability for us to gather safely as a large group or travel across the country, and the effect this ongoing situation has on our ability to plan, coordinate and execute this extensive and interactive in-person assembly. 

We thank you for your understanding and wish everyone and their families continued good health. 

Best regards, 

Bill Smith 
President 

Note: This email was sent to all national- and LMSC-level volunteers.