Below are all forms/links for the pool meet sanctioning process. Email sanctions@ilmsa.com with any questions.

USMS Sanctions and Events Websites

• USMS Sanctions Website
• USMS Covid-19 Event Resources
• USMS Sanction Application (Online Form)

USMS 2021 Covid-19 Event Guidance

• Phase 2 Return to Competition Guidance (updated Apr. 6, 2021)
  • Notable updates include:

• Removing the 50 person per session limit because facilities vary widely. Some large facilities can easily accommodate more than 50 swimmers, but some should be limited to fewer than 50.
• Travel guidance to be determined in consultation with local and state health requirements.
• Best practices for relays if it is deemed they can be held safely while allowing for continued social distancing.
• USMS position on encouraging, but not requiring, COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Safety Plan - COVID-19 Addendum (updated Apr. 6, 2021) to be completed by the event director in addition to the standing sanction application
• COVID-19 Attendee Screening Form (updated Jan. 26, 2021) to be completed by all attendees (swimmers, volunteers, officials, and facility staff) prior to the event
• USMS Liability Waiver (updated 5/26/2020) to be used by all USMS-sanctioned events moving forward. USMS liability insurance doesn’t cover transmission of viral or bacterial infections.
• USMS Legislation and Rules reminders for sanctioned events: timeline requirements, USA Swimming dual-sanctioning, and competitions at multiple venues with merged results

ILMSA Sanction Resources

1) Meet Director Checklist for Getting Sanctioned
2) USMS Online Sanctioning Link
3) Pool Length Certification Form
4) Meet Info Sheet Template
5) Pool Classification (language must be included in meet information sheet)
6) Timing Regulations (language must be included in meet information sheet)
7) Waiver Requirements
8) Legacy Weekends - added 5.25.18

Page Updated 4/8/2021
Posted 9/2/2017