2022 Summer Nationals Update #4

The 2022 USMS Summer National Championship page has all official information, including seeding information, heat/psych sheets, results, and live coverage 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.

Please do not attend if you’re experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. If you experience symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 within two weeks after the conclusion of the event, please contact Event Services.

Warm-Up Pool Update

Our host, SwimRVA, worked diligently to secure, build, and fill a temporary outdoor pool for additional warm-up space. Unfortunately, the filtration system isn't working to acceptable levels and the pool is not usable. SwimRVA does have a permanent a six-lane 25-yard indoor warm-up pool in addition to the competition pool. This is a similar setup to last year's event at SPIRE Institute. Here are hours for warm-up at SwimRVA and additional off-site options.

Check-in Reminders

Swimmers entered in events 200 meters or longer must check in for their events. On a computer or mobile device, there is a final "Submit" button that must be clicked in order to complete check-in. Swimmers will receive a confirmation to the email address entered during registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email, nor confirmation text on the page, please contact Event Services.
Swimmers are encouraged to check in as early as possible to ensure any issues can be resolved prior to the deadline.

Check-In for events 200 meters and longer

Register Relays

All relays must be entered online. Entries for all relays on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are due by 3 p.m. Eastern time the day prior to the relay. See the relay information page for complete information. Relays are $16 each.

A credit card must be submitted when entering relays online and again if any changes are made, but the card will only be charged for the total number of relays entered. The card will not be charged until the conclusion of the meet.

Enter relays

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 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please remember to complete the waiver prior to arriving.

Waiver and emergency contact

What To Do When You Arrive

Here is a map to help navigate the facility. Your first stop should be to the registration table at the facility entrance to pick up the goody bag, which will include hospitality and social passes, if purchased. Certified coaches can also pick up their allotted hospitality passes at the registration table.

Swimmers can also verify that they are correctly checked in for distance events at the adjacent solutions desk.

Facility map

Massage

Massage will be offered daily, on site offering the following options:

Head, Neck and Shoulders: 15 mins - $25 or 30 mins - $40
Upper body (head, neck, shoulders, arms, back): 30 mins - $40
Deep tissue/ sports: 30 mins - $50

You will be able to book your appointment once you arrive on site.

SwimRVA has also partnered with Restore Hyper Wellness to provide recovery treatment off site during your stay in Richmond. You can book now through their site Hyper Renew Wellness.

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Live Coverage

Spectators are welcome to watch the action in-person at SwimRVA, though family and friends who aren't able to attend can follow along with our live coverage.

Swimmers can also view clips of their races on the results page.

Live coverage information

Media Passes

We want you to enjoy your time with friends and teammates at Nationals, and that includes taking photos and video for your personal, 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@usmastersswimming.org if you have additional questions.

Please note: Cameras and recording devices in the pool and drones are prohibited at the event, except use by preauthorized USMS staff or contractors.

Media passes

Social Media

Swimmers, volunteers, and spectators are encouraged to share their meet experiences with us on social media using the hashtags #USMSnationals, #mastersswimming, and #usms. We'll also be posting about the meet on our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts, so follow along!

And guess what?!? We’ll be giving out prizes daily from our partners @aquasphere, @tyrsport, @theinfinitloop, @finisswim, and @sbrsportsusa. Strike a pose with gear from one of those brands for a chance to win! Use #USMSnationals and tag @mastersswimming plus the partner you're repping on Instagram to be eligible.

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.

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