Hosting a Meet and Sanctioning
Sanctioning of Masters swimming events by the LMSC is a crucial function. Care must be taken to follow the requirements of Article 202 in the USMS Rulebook. All competitors must be currently registered with USMS. This is necessary for the safety and enjoyment of the swimmers, for liability insurance coverage to be in force, and for official consideration performances. Each LMSC is required to have a Sanctions Chair responsible for all phases of the process, including early scheduling to avoid conflicts, and follow-up with the Top Ten Recorder to ensure meet results are submitted in a timely manner. There must be good two-way communication.
In a Recognized event, swimmers may or may not be USMS registered. There is no USMS liability coverage. Times of registered swimmers are eligible for Top Ten and Records consideration. Except for events sponsored by USA Swimming, YMCA, FINA, and SCN, a designated observer must report that the event meets applicable USMS standards.
What to do if you want to host a meet
1. Decide when and where to host your meet. The earlier you can plan, the better! Check the comsa.org website to make sure there are no other events on your chosen date(s).
2. Print out an application at one of the following links...
for a Sanctioned meet application, click here
for a Recognized meet application, click here
for an Open Water event application, click here
for a Colorado Consolidated Meet Entry Form, click here
3. Send the completed application, along with a check for $20.00 payable to COMSA, to the Sanctions Chair at the following address:
Richard Hess
1925 18th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
970-356-4269
4. Upon receipt of the application and check made payable to COMSA, the Sanctions Chairperson will issue either your Official Sanction or your letter of recognition. You will receive this in the mail along with an outline of any other pertinent information to ensure a smoothly runned event.
5. How to put your event entries online.
Host the meet! It's that simple!
For further information contact the Sanctions Chair, Richard Hess, 970-356-4269.