2022 Summer Nationals Update #3

We can't wait to see you in Richmond next week. Please carefully review all pre-event details to ensure a wonderful experience.

The estimated timeline has been published. A few highlights:

For the first session each day, warm-up will start at 6:30 a.m. and competition will start at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday - there will be a 30-minute break after the men's 800 freestyle.
Friday - there will be a 30-minute break after the men’s 400 freestyle.
Sunday - there will be a 30-minute break after the men's 400 IM.

Estimated Timeline & Heat Sheets

Online Waiver and Emergency Contact Form

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

Note: This takes place of the paper waiver swimmers have signed at previous USMS national championships. We are going green and streamlining the process.

The competition pool will be open for warm-up on Tuesday, August 2, from 2-6 p.m. Eastern time. Please remember to complete the waiver prior to arriving.

Waiver & Emergency Contact

Kings Dominion Tickets

Kings Dominion, one of the best amusement parks on the East Coast boasts 60 rides, shows, and attractions! They have an exclusive offer to registered meet participants to visit the park including:

Discounted ticket ($36/person) for each additional person
1 complimentary parking pass
1 complimentary ticket per USMS Summer Nationals participant (can be redeemed for 3-visits over 5-day period)

Tickets will be sent out each day at 9am and 4pm. Complete this survey by 5pm on August 4 to receive tickets prior to arriving in Richmond.

Redeem Ticket

Event Merchandise

Miss out on event merch during meet entry? Looking for extras for friends or family? Presale apparel items, along with a wide range of additional merchandise, will be available at the Greenlayer booth in the USMS Partner Village by the front entrance throughout the event.

The Partner Village is also your destination for the latest racing gear and your favorite swim products plus fun prizes and swag.

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 100th, if you have a good story, we'd like to talk to you. Please send us a brief email!

Share Your Story

Explore Richmond

Prior to your arrival in Richmond, check out the latest updates on what’s going on and what’s to come in the Richmond Region by clicking here. On this page you’ll find what’s happening with Richmond events, Restaurants and much more. Got some time to explore Richmond? Check out this list for some pre-planned Richmond Itineraries so you can be a Richmond region beer lover, history explorer, outdoorsy person, foodie, family of fun or shop ‘til you dropper.

Explore Richmond

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.

Follow Along on Social Media

Please share your excitement leading up to the event and at the event with us on social media using the hashtags #USMSnationals, #mastersswimming #usms. We'll be posting about it on our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, so follow along!