USA Swimming Rules & Policies

Overview

• USA Swimming serves as the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States.
• The organization is responsible for setting and maintaining the rules and regulations for competitive swimming.

Resources for Various Stakeholders

Times

• Popular Resources: Includes tools like Individual Times Search, Power Point Calculator, and National Age Group Records.
• Virtual Offerings: Features programs like Virtual Club Championship and Club Excellence.
• Data Hub: Offers access to Record Progressions, All-Time Top Performers, and World Rankings.

Swimmers & Parents

• Popular Resources: Guides on membership renewal, mental training, anti-doping, and nutrition & recovery.
• Learning Resources: Learn-to-swim programs and finding swim teams.

Coaches & Team Leaders

• Coach Resources: Certification programs, safety requirements, and mental health resources.
• Team Management: Starting a new club, team management, and marketing toolkits.

Officials

• Resources: Includes the Officials Tracking System, National Certification, and online testing.
• Getting Started: Information on becoming an official and related training.

Safe Sport

• Programs: Club Tool Kit, reporting concerns, and athlete protection training.

Governance

• Rules and Policies: The USA Swimming Rule Book is the official publication outlining competitive swimming rules.
• 2025 Proposed Legislation: Upcoming changes to starts, events, eligibility, and geographic boundaries.
• Legislative Review: Opportunities for virtual legislative reviews and feedback.

Key Documents

• Rulebooks: Access to past and current rulebooks for reference.
• Investment and Ethics Policies: Includes investment policy statements and the statement of ethics.
• Additional Resources: Guidelines on tech suits, sanction appeal processes, and officiating guides.

House of Delegates

• Meeting Minutes: Documentation and minutes from past House of Delegates meetings.

Contact Information

• Rules and Regulations Committee: Questions about rules can be directed to Taylor Rogers at [email protected].

Community and Support

• Our Community: Resources for swimmers, coaches, officials, and team leaders.
• Resources: SafeSport, club portal, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.

Other Information

• Foundation: Information about the USA Swimming Foundation and ways to support it.
• Contact: Details on the organization's board of directors, careers, and contact options.

Legal and Privacy

• Policies: Privacy policy, terms & conditions, and personal data request form.