USA Swimming Mission and Vision
USA Swimming (USA-S) is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming. They administer competitive swimming in accordance with the Olympic & Amateur Sports Act. They provide programs and services for their members, supporters, affiliates and the interested public. They value all members of the swimming community, and the staff and volunteers who serve them. They are committed to excellence and the improvement of our sport. They are committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all members.
Vision: To inspire and enable their members to achieve excellence in the sport of swimming and in life.
Listed below are links to some helpful information:
Parents: Benefits Of Swimming, IM Xtreme Games, Times Search
Swimming 101: The Strokes, Competition 101, Equipment, Swim Meet Basics, Rules Primer
Levels of Swimming: Learn To Swim, Age Group, Senior & Elite Level Swimming, Related Information
Parent Education: Being A Swim Parent, Key Topics For Parents, Your Child's Training, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Recognition, Times
- Coaches: Line Between Parenting & Coaching, Related Information
- Age Group Training: How Parents Affect Success, Training For Age Group Swimmers, FAQs, Related Information
- Senior Training: Training For Older Swimmers, Is Taper Really Just Rest?, FAQs, Related Information
- Growth & Physical Maturation: Patterns Of Physical Growth, FAQs, Related Information
- A Swimmer's Mind: Psychological Development, Goal Setting & Mental Preparation, FAQs, Related Information
- Glossary Of Swimming Terms
Officials: Becoming An Official
Officials Tracking System: Welcome, Related Information
- Meets & Evaluations (USA-S Login Required)
- Activities (USA-S Login Required)
- View My History (USA-S Login Required)
- My Certification Card (USA-S Login Required)
Testing & Certification: Testing & National Certification, Online Officials Test, Background Checks, National Certification Program
Education & Training: You Make The Call, Email The USA-S Officials Committee, Education & Training Resources
Applications & Forms: Event Applications, Meet Officials Shirt Form, Application To Zone Meets, Administrative Forms, Deck Assignment Forms, Split Recording Forms, Relay Take-off Forms, Record Applications
Recruitment, Retention & Reciprocity: Resources, Y Of The USA & USA-S, Related Information, Rules & Regulations
Recognition Programs: Outstanding Officials, Maxwell Excellence Award, Kenneth J. Pettigrew Award
Business & Administration: Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers, Risk Managment & Safety, Sample Club Documents, Club Leadership School
Running A Swim Meet: Planning For Meet Safety, Suggested Swim Meet Safety Announcements, Meet Directors Handbook
Swimmers: My USA Swimming, IMXtreme, Tips & Training, Speedo Tip Of The Week, Splash Magazine
America's Swim Team: Swimmer's Creed, Deck Pass App, Facebook, Twitter
Age Group Swimming: Competitive Opportunities, The Big Meets, Related Information
Senior Swimming: Competitive Opportunities, Related Information
