Sanction Application Process
General Sanction Information
- We have written an Overview and General Sanction Information document for LMSC sanctions chairs that contains good information to ensure a well-run and properly reported competition takes place as sanctioning and recognizing events are a crucial function of USMS.
- Dual-Sanctioning a USA Swimming Meet
- Official Rules Interpretation - Dual-Sanctioned Meets
- Labeling Relays in the Meet Information to ensure they count for USMS Top 10
- Open water event organizers should first review the open water event management page with the guide to operations, benefits of sanctioning, safety plan details, etc.
Meet Announcement Template
- PDF Version (updated 12/12/2024)
- Word Version (updated 12/12/2024)
Sanction Fees
- Effective Jan. 1, 2025 pool and open water event sanction fees have been eliminated.
- Refer to the Sanction Fee Grid for more information. Your LMSC may charge a local fees (sanction and/or one-event), please contact your LMSC Sanction Chair about fees associated with hosting a meet.
One Event Memberships (OEVT)
LMSCs have the option to offer one-event registrations at events sanctioned by their own LMSC. A one event registration provides USMS insurance coverage to a participant in one "event" (open water race or pool meet). More details, instructions, and information can be found on our One Event Memberships page. Your LMSC may charge a local one event fee, please contact your LMSC Sanction Chair about fees associated with hosting a meet.
Online Sanction Application
- TUTORIAL for Event Directors
- Worksheet for Event Directors
- Submit an Update to an Event Already on the Calendar
- Open water specific information
- Submit supplement documents for your application request
