Sanction Chairs

Getting Started

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
• USMS Rule Book
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
  • Appendix B

Sanction Fees

Refer to the Sanction Fee Grid for more information. If applicable, contact the event director about any local fees associated with hosting a meet within your LMSC. 

• Sanction Fee Memo with FAQ
• Sanction Fee Rebate Program

Online Sanction Application Process

• Sanctions Chairs:
  • TUTORIAL for Sanctions Chairs (Revised 12/14/2021)
    • Reviewing required and any supplemental documents – Effective Dec. 2021
    • Approving a request
    • Marking a meet as canceled
    • Restoring a canceled event
  • Online Sanction/Recognition Application
• Event Directors:
  • TUTORIAL for Event Directors (Revised 12/14/2021)
  • Worksheet for Event Directors
  • Submit an Update to an Event Already on the Calendar

Forms

• Requirements for U.S. Masters Swimming Liability Release
  • Liability Release and Waiver Form (Updated 4/28/2022)
• Meet Observer Report Form - This form is required for recognized meets
• Pool Length Form and Measurement Procedures
  • When to Measure Pools
  • List of measured pools by state
• Refer to the Running a Meet section for more meet management forms

Archived Documents

• Sanction Fee Memo with FAQ, 10/30/2015