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 (updated 4/20/20)
  • Official Rules Interpretation - Dual-Sanctioned Meets
• USMS Rule Book
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
  • Appendix B

Sanction Fees

COVID-19 Update - sanction fees have been waived for the remainder of 2020 (no changes to the billing of recognized events). Refer to the Sanction Fee Grid for more information. As part of this action, the board is recommending that LMSCs remove any of their additional sanction fees. 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
  • Marking a meet as canceled
  • Online Sanction/Recognition Application
• Event Directors:
  • TUTORIAL for Event Directors
  • 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 (Revised 5/26/20)
  • Spanish translation of liability release (Revised 5/26/20)
• 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