2021 Long Course Nationals Update #1

We are thrilled to welcome more than 700 swimmers to race at the SPIRE Institute for the 2021 USMS Long Course National Championship.

The 2021 USMS Long Course Nationals page is the location for all official information, including COVID-19 protocols, travel and hotel details, results, and live coverage (including a video stream) for your friends, family, and teammates to follow along virtually.

U.S. Masters Swimming is committed to providing a safe and fun championship environment for this event. Please review the COVID-19 protocols thoroughly. Notably, per CDC guidance we are requiring all attendees to wear masks at all times while indoors (except while swimming).

We'll provide frequent email updates between now and the meet, so stay tuned for important information and enjoy your taper!

Scratches

Events 400 meters and longer will require positive check-in the week of the event so no action is needed to scratch. If you're certain you won't be swimming any of the 50s, 100s or 200s, please email to let us know. You'll be removed from those events before we seed the meet to cut down on empty lanes and provide more competitive heats.

Please note that once we take you out of an event, we cannot put you back in. Scratches will be accepted through September 17.

Scratch

Event Store

Miss out on event merch during meet entry? Looking for extras for friends or family? You're in luck: merchandise in the Event Store will be available until September 15. Presale apparel items , along a wide range of additional merchandise, with be available at the Greenlayer booth in the USMS Partner Village throughout the event.

The Partner Village, located in SPIRE Fuel on the first floor, is also your destination for the latest racing gear and your favorite swim products plus fun prizes and swag.

Event Store

Explore Ohio

During your trip to Ohio away from the pool, check out several activities and attractions provided by the Cleveland Sports Commission. Attractions include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which is offering a special discount for meet participants.

Off the Deck

Volunteers and Coaches

Are you interested in being a coach on deck or a meet volunteer? Sign up to be a lane timer, a deck marshal, or post results. The USMS Coaches Committee assigns on-deck coaches each day of the meet as a service to all meet participants. These coaches will receive a hospitality pass for the day(s) in which they are assigned to this duty.

What's your story?

We're looking to tell the stories of our meet participants for our coverage of the event. Did you overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to compete? Are you aiming to break records? It doesn't matter if this is your first meet or 50th, if you have a good story, we'd like to talk to you. Please send us a brief email at publications@usmastersswimming.org.

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