Open Water Event Management

Getting Started

• Open Water Guide to Event Operations
• Waiver and Release Information
  • Requirements for U.S. Masters Swimming Liability Release
  • USMS Participant Waiver and Release: PDF, Word

Sanctioning

• Sanction Benefits
• Sanction Information
  • Safety Plan Application
  • Open Water Sanction Guidelines

Safety and Referees

• Safety Director and Referee Certifications
• Safety Guidelines
  • Safety Plan Application
  • Addendum B: Safety Directors Checklist
  • Addendum C: Boat Operator Checklist
  • Addendum D: Coaches and Safety Directors Checklist - OW Training

Rules

• Open Water and Long Distance Rules
• Full USMS Rule Book
• Swimwear Summary
  

Championships

• Open Water National Championships
• Administration and Bids