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Getting Started

  • USMS Rule Book (see both Part 1 and Part 2)
  • Creating a meet announcement and entry form
    • Labeling Relays in the Meet Information to ensure they count for USMS Top 10
    • Use of the Word “Olympic” and "Paralympic" with Masters Swim Meets
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    • Requirements for U.S. Masters Swimming Liability Release
    • USMS Participant Waiver and Release: PDF, Word (updated 9/21/2023)
  • DQ Slip (3 per page)
  • Split Notification Form
  • Official Relay Card
  • Swimmer's Declaration of Intent for Dual-Sanctioned Meets
  • Meet Observer Report Form - for recognized meets
  • Deck Entry/Mail-in Form Template (USMS waiver must be included)

Records

  • Application for USMS and/or World Record
  • Pool Length Form and Measurement Procedures
    • When to Measure Pools
    • List of measured pools by state
  • Refer to the Top 10 and Records and Tabulation section for more details

Insurance

  • USMS Insurance Guidelines for Workouts and Sanctioned Events
  • Incident Report (Report of Occurrence)
  • Certificates of Liability Insurance: Proof of Insurance for USMS Clubs and Events
    • Online certificate request form
  • Waiver and Release Information
    • Requirements for U.S. Masters Swimming Liability Release
    • USMS Participant Waiver and Release: PDF, Word (updated 9/21/2023)

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