ILMSA By-Laws

The following PDF file contains the current by-laws that govern the Illinois Masters Swimming Association:

Additional Policies:

  • Waive ILMSA portion of dues for qualifying members under the age of 25
  • Waive ILMSA and USMS membership dues for swimmers age 75 years and over who have been members of ILMSA for the preceding 5 consecutive years.
  • Waive membership dues for USMS Officials with the approval of the Officials and Safety Committee
  • ILMSA will pay for 15 coaches to attend a coaches safety course
  • There will be a $25.00 fee for expedited registration.
  • The fee for lost membership cards is $5.00.

 

ILMSA Newsletter

Here can be found previous ILMSA newsletters, which are reserved for historical purposes

All of the newsletter files found here are saved in PDF format, and require a PDF reader (such as Abobe Reader) for viewing.

Competition

One of the coolest parts of Masters swimming for both seasoned veterans and rank newcomers are the meets. Meets are a place to meet up with old friends, make new ones, and have fun while having the opportunity to test the benefits of your training (or lack thereof) at various points in the season. If you want to host a Masters meet, check out the Meet Directors’ Resources. 

Results:

Upcoming Meets and Events

Events

Upcoming Meets:

Registration for the ILMSA State Meet, March 25 – 27, 2022,  at FMC facility in Westmont, IL is now open.  Click on this link  

We have one other 25 yard meet sanctioned – Bloomington 3/6/22: link – https://www.usms.org/events/events/2022-spring-classic?ID=9174

We have one more 25 yard meet host working on sanctioning their event at Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, IL.  Keep checking this web site and the USMS Calendar of Events for updated information. 

 

Not a USMS member? Sign up for USMS online. 

ILMSA continues to follow USMS guidance on sanctioning swimming competition events. USMS has provided new guidelines for hosting in-person meets. Those interested in hosting a meet are encouraged to review the USMS Covid-19 Event Resources page.   

RESOURCES:
Deck Entries – Download the Consolidated Entry Card. This is a two-page form, one page for meet entries and one page for the liability form. Don’t forget to include payment and a copy of your current USMS card with your entry. Current members can retrieve an electronic copy of their card here.

Online Entries –  Lookup your USMS member number here. 

Be sure to look at the competition pages below. Your closest meet might not be just in Illinois.

USMS Events

Competition web pages for nearby LMSCs

 

Meet Results

Stay tuned here for meet results. We’ll get ’em posted as soon as possible after we receive them. If you’re looking for results that aren’t here, shoot an email to webmaster AT ilmsa DOT com and we’ll let you know if we have them yet, or if we’re simply behind in posting them. If you’re looking for results from previous seasons’ meets, check out the Meet Archives.

If you find a problem with the results from a particular meet, please contact the meet director.  It is the meet director’s responsibility to submit the correct results, and he/she will want to know so the error can be corrected and the results re-submitted to ILMSA.

Please note: With the new site upgrade, HTML results will now be displayed in a pop-up window so they may be viewed clearly. Please enable your pop-up blockers to allow pop-ups from ilmsa.com. 

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Results with a * after the date denotes that those results are not yet official. Problems may exist with the results such as team affiliations or confirmations of pool measurement. Results with a double star (**) represent results from pools that are not measured for Top Ten or Records recognition.

Meet Archives

This area of the site contains results from previous meets sanctioned by ILMSA (and in the case of older meets, CMSA). Results are posted in the formats in which they originally appeared on the old websites. Results here are typically HTML (now embedded in the ILMSA site) or are in PDF format. Please bear with us as we get archived results and info posted and linked to the new site.

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ILMSA Awards

ILMSA wants to recognize it’s members with various talents  across the organization! We’d like to encourage everyone to take a few minutes and check out our awards, perhaps you know someone who deserves recognition for their efforts, and this is a great way to show the rest of ILMSA!

Coach of the Year Award

Coach of the Year Award
In 2000 the Coach of the Year Award was created to recognize the numerous behind the scenes efforts of coaches that often go unnoticed.  ILMSA coaches build our membership through their contributions in promoting fellowship and team unity by supporting Master swimmers.  Coaches are a valuable resource in club development and the overall growth of Masters Swimmers participation at sanctioned meets throughout the state of Illinois.  Coaches often spend time negotiating pool practice time, building club and workout group membership, and securing participation of swimmers at practice and meets.  Some coaches go beyond these “basic” requirements and their efforts positively impact swimmers, family and friends.  The Coach of the Year embodies the passion, dedication, commitment and heart that result in a successful season.  This award is given to the coach that best exhibits these qualities during a given year.
The award is presented annually at the ILMSA state meet.  Anyone with a current ILMSA/USMS membership is eligible to submit a coach for nomination.  Coaching nominations will be considered for their current year work.  Nominations can be submitted in a one page letter addressed to the ILMSA Awards and Recognition Chair.  To be considered each nomination letter should include the following information:

  • The nominating person’s name, e-mail address, contact telephone number and their club affiliation
  • The nominated coaches name, e-mail address, contact telephone number and club affiliation
  • The coaches certification level, and whether they are registered with USMS as a coach
  • Cite the current year efforts for which they are being nominated
  • The impact that they efforts have had on swimmers  and their club (as applicable)  
  • Examples of the results of these efforts  
  • Past year award winners are eligible to be nominated again for their efforts during a given year.  A coach cannot win the award in consecutive years

Nominations must be submitted electronically, via e-mail by the February 1st deadline to: awards @ ilmsa.com

Past recipients of the Coach of the Year Award are:
2021:  Andy Seibt of Fossil Fish
2020:  Chuck Roth of North Aquatics
2019:  Robert (Bob) Zeitner of Flying Carp
2018:  Matt Wever of Swedish Fish
2017:  Chris Layton of Chicago Smelts
2016:  Molly Hoover of Joliet Blue Tides
2015:  Peter Marcy of Swedish Fish
2014:  Billy Cordero of Swedish Fish
2013:  Christopher Barrat Politan of Chicago Smelts
2012:  Adriana Schack of COHO/NASA
2011:  Steve Roesseler of Lyons
2010:  Nadine Day of Danville
2009:  Chris Colburn of Academy Bullets
2008:  Ellen Tobler of Grey Sharks
2007:  Paul Moniak of Chicago Masters
2006:  Corinne Grotenhuis of Elgin Blue Waves
2005:  Sue Welker of Naperville Waves
2004:  
2003:
2002:
2001:  
2000:  Sue Welker of Naperville Waves

*updated 1/27/2021

Volunteer of the Year Service Award

Volunteer of the Year Service Award
ILMSA is a volunteer driven organization that is dependent on their continued support to keep ILMSA running smoothly.  Whether on a local, regional or national level volunteers are the life blood of USA Masters Swimming.  The Volunteer of the Year Service Award is given to the volunteer who exhibits the characteristics of leadership, good sportsmanship, generosity, volunteerism, exhibits a “can do” attitude and has a passion to promote Masters Swimming.  t. 

An ILMSA member is awarded this service award, based on nominations received by the ILMSA Bard of Directors.  The award is presented at the ILMSA state meet.  Anyone with a current ILMSA/USMS membership is eligible to submit a nomination.  Nominations will be considered for current year volunteer activities.  Nominations can be submitted in a one page letter addressed to the ILMSA Awards and Recognition Chair.  To be considered each nomination letter should include the following information:

  • The nominating person’s, e-mail address, contact telephone number and their club affiliation
  • The name, e-mail address, contact telephone number and club affiliation of the person being nominated
  • Cite the current year service/services that they are/were involved in
  • The impact that they had on the projects or programs that they were involved in
  • The resulting benefits
  • Past year award winners are eligible as an individual or a group for their efforts in a given year
  • A project/program cannot win the award in consecutive years.

Nominations must be submitted electronically, via e-mail by the February  1st deadline to: awards @ ilmsa.com

Past recipients may be nominated for current year service.

Past recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Service Award:
2021: Jeff Peterson and Doug Skor
2020: John Carroll of Central Illinois Masters
2019: Emily Traw of Chicago Smelts
2018: Ed Stranc
2017: Marissa Filippo of Chicago Swedish Fish
2016:  Tracy Lord of Chicago Swedish Fish
2014:  M. J. Gasik of Tri Right Masters
2013:  Barb Delanois of Chicago Smelts
2012:  Heidi Kafka of Chicago Smelts
2011:  John Traynor unattached
2010:  Phil Dodson of Evanston Masters
2009:  Chris Sheean of Chicago Masters
2008:  Greg Weber of
2007:  Rich Mueller unattached
2006:  Mary Pohlmann of Southern Illinois Masters

*updated 1/27/2021

Bill Mulliken Legends Award

Bill Mulliken Legends Award
In 2012, ILMSA established the Bill Mulliken Legends Award recognizing an ILMSA member’s outstanding achievements in promoting swimming in Illinois.  The award is named for Bill Mulliken the founder of the Big Shoulders 5K swim.  Mr Mulliken was the 1960 Olympic gold medal winner in the 100 breaststroke.  Started in 1990, Big Shoulders has grown into one of the premier open-water races in the United States.

This award is given to an individual or group that has demonstrated visionary leadership as exhibited by Mr Mulliken’s leadership in the continued growth and success of the Big Shoulders 5K race.  A nominee is focused on promoting the growth of swimming.  Leadership can include but is not limited to:

  • A track record of ongoing accomplishments benefitting Illinois swimmers
  • Willingness to share their experience and expertise to all ILMSA members
  • Innovation and can do attitude
  • Leadership at a club, state or national level
  • A nominee can be is recognized for accomplishments over an extended  period of time
  • The award is open to swimmers, coaches, or volunteers

The award is presented at the ILMSA state meet.  Any member with a current ILMSA/USMS membership is eligible to submit a nominee for this award.  Nominations will be considered for a life time of Masters Swimming achievements.    Nominations can be submitted in a one page letter addressed to the ILMSA Awards and Recognition Chair.  To be considered each nomination letter should include the following information:

  • The nominees name(s), e-mail address, contact telephone number and their club affiliation
  • The nominating person’s name, e-mail address, contact telephone number and club affiliation
  • List the achievements for which they are being nominated
  • The impact that they efforts have had on swimming in Illinois 
  • The results of their efforts 

Nominations must be submitted electronically, preferably via e-mail by the February 1st deadline to: awards @ ilmsa.com

Past recipients may be nominated for current year service

Past recipients of the Bill Mulliken Legends Award:

2018: Fred Pigott
2017: Aldolph Kiefer
2014: Barry Dayton
2012: Bill Mulliken

*updated 12/30/2019

ILMSA Fitness Items

This page contains items related to fitness, specifically as it relates to issues important to Masters Swimming. 

One Hour ePostal Swim

This January, the Chicago Smelts are hosting a one hour postal swim. Distance swimmers, this is your chance to shine. The objective is to see how far you can swim in one hour. You can swim any stroke in any 25 yard pool of your choosing and at any time from January 1 to January 31. You will need a friend to record your spits on this page. Register for this event here. 

 

Membership has its benefits…

By joining ILMSA, you’re also joining United States Masters Swimming, the largest governing body for adult swimming in the United States. Being a USMS member has many benefits, including:

  • insurance coverage at all covered practices and sanctioned events
  • a one-year subscription to USMS SWIMMER Magazine, the official publication of United States Masters Swimming
  • the ability to travel and compete throughout the US and abroad as a USMS member

Check out the Membership Forms page to get everything you need to sign up!

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Meet Directors Resources

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

USMS Sanctions and Events Websites

USMS 2021 Covid-19 Event Guidance

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 5/24/2021

ILMSA Membership Forms

Use the line above to sign up online for membership in ILMSA/USMS.

Retrieve your USMS Card
If you are already an ILMSA or USMS member, you can use the link above to retrieve an electronic copy of your USMS card for the current year.

Club & Workout Group Registration Forms [PDF]
Use this form to register your club or workout group with ILMSA. Please note: Your club or team must be registered before its swimmers may register with that club or team for 2020.  Individual registration begins November 1, so get your forms in SOON!

Individual Registration Form [PDF, 207k]
Updated for 2020!​  Use this form if you are registering for the year, and your club/team does not do this for you (check with your coaching staff to see if your club/team handles your ILMSA registration). Please note: you may not register the next year until your club/team is registered!

30 Day Trial Form
Unregistered swimmers may try out a USMS club before joining the organization. One tryout period per swimmer is
allowed, and must not exceed 30 consecutive days. During the 30-day tryout period the swimmer may participate in
swim practices only. 

Transferring Clubs
Process for Members & Registrars

All of the forms found here are saved in PDF format, and require a PDF reader (such as Abobe Reader) for viewing.

If you have further questions about membership, forms, or registration, contact the ILMSA Registrar.