2026 USMS Spring Nationals Update #4

We'd like to give a special thank you to our volunteers, organizing committee, local community, and partners for all the work put in to make a memorable championship meet.

The 2026 USMS Spring National Championship page is the location for all official information, including seeding information, heat/psych sheets, results, and live coverage (including the livestream) for your friends, family, and teammates to follow.

Please carefully review all pre-event details to ensure a wonderful experience. The digital meet program with heat/psych sheets compiled is also available.

Outside of the pool, there will be plenty to keep you entertained off the deck during your stay.

Event Information

Updates and Reminders

Events 400 yards and longer require positive check-in by 7:00 p.m. Eastern the evening prior to the event. Check-in is available now.
Volunteer timers are still needed! Get a front row seat!
The competition pool will be open for warm-up on Wednesday, April 29 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and Thursday-Sunday for 30 minutes following the end of competition or 5 p.m., whichever is later.
Team banners may be hung from the cables on the walls around the pool deck. Banners may be left up until the end of the meet.
Parking is available for a fee. See the facility page for maps and more details.
No overnight parking allowed at the facility.
Coaches: join us for a social on Saturday, May 2. Check out the event details and RSVP.

Facility Information

Online Waiver & Emergency Contact

Prior to jumping in the pool, swimmers MUST complete the form.

Please complete the waiver prior to arriving so you don't slow down the registration line on-site.

Waiver & Emergency Contact

Enter Relays

Relay registration is now open. All relays must be entered online. Entries are due by 7 p.m. the day prior to the relay. See the relay information page for complete information.

Relays are $24 each. If teams wish to pay for relays using a different card other than was submitted or pay by check, please go to the Solutions table prior to the end of the meet. NO CASH.

A credit card must be submitted each time a change or a new relay is entered, however, the card will not be charged until the event has concluded.

Enter Relays

Distance Event Check-in

Events 400 yards and longer require positive check-in by 7 p.m. Eastern the evening prior to the event so swimmers can be better prepared for when to arrive at the pool. Heat sheets will be posted online by approximately 8 p.m. Eastern the night before each distance event.

If you need assistance, please visit the Solutions table near Registration.

Check-In Now

USA Swimming Foundation

Be sure to visit the USA Swimming Foundation team in the Partner Village to learn more about their efforts to strengthen our sport by Saving Lives, Building Champions, and Impacting Communities. Thank you to swimmers who donated to the Foundation during meet entry, which benefits Adult Learn-to-Swim grants. Also, look out for caps the Foundation is providing to all swimmers at Registration.

As part of the festivities, the Foundation will be welcoming USA Swimming National Team alumni to a social on Friday evening. Alumni can register here.

Concierge Photography

Concierge photography will be available for purchase to interested swimmers.

Photos are available by reservation only. Complete the form to secure your race photos!

Massage Sign Up

Take some time to relax during the meet with a massage therapist in between events. Reservations are available online and payment will be accepted on-site. Sign-ups are available in 15-minute increments beginning at 7am until 3:45pm each competition day.

Split Notification

Splits will be recorded for all swimmers and submitted for records and Top 10 consideration. Split requests are required for initial distance(s) of an individual backstroke event. The swimmer is responsible for picking up and completing the Split Notification Form from the administrative official prior to the swim.

Automatic split times will be submitted for USMS Top 10, however automatic split times from individual events will not automatically appear in the USMS event results database. If you would like a split time to be added to the event results database, please email your request after the meet to Event Services.

Request Splits

Media Pass Request

We want you to enjoy your time with friends and teammates at Nationals, and that includes taking photos and video for your person, club, and social media use. However, if you’re planning on photographing, videoing, or conducting interviews with participants for any media outlet or commercial entity, please review our Media Pass Request information and email Publications if you have questions.

Please note: in-pool cameras, recording devices, and drones are not permitted at the event, except when used by pre-authorized USMS staff or contractors.

Media Pass Request