USA Swimming Meet Sanctioning (January 26, 2021 – April 30, 2021)

USA Swimming Meet Sanctioning (January 26, 2021 – April 30, 2021)

TO: USA Swimming House of Delegates
CC: Operational Risk Committee
Rules & Regulation Committee
FROM: Bob Vincent, USA Swimming Board Chair
SUBJECT: USA Swimming Meet Sanctioning (January 26, 2021 – April 30, 2021)
DATE: February 3, 2021

Pursuant to Article 4.7 of the USA Swimming Corporate Bylaws, and in the interest of member safety due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the USA Swimming Board of Directors has taken the following actions related to meet sanctioning, with the advice and consent of the Operational Risk Committee, Rules & Regulation Committee, and legal counsel:

Amendment of Articles 202.4 and 202.6 of the USA Swimming Rules to require certain COVID-related precautions in order to issue meet sanctions and approvals, including a safety plan, assumption of risk, and release of liability, which will remain in place through April 30, 2021.

As always, USA Swimming, Local Swimming Committees (LSC) and club activities must follow state and local guidelines.