First Meet and USA Swimming Registration Info

Michael DiFazio

Hey BASS Families,

Our first meet of the season is almost here! The Lynchburg YMCA Season Opener will be held at the Jamerson YMCA in Lynchburg, VA.

Typically, there’s more time between the initial meet email and the registration deadline, but we were waiting on some details regarding USA Swimming registration. Thank you for your patience and flexibility!

Swim meets are not required but we do encourage athletes to participate if possible! Meets are a great way for swimmers to track progress, build confidence, bond with teammates, and put their hard work in practice to the test in a fun and supportive environment. Even if your swimmers are not ready for this meet, we would love to have them try at least 1-2 meets this season.

You can sign up for as many (up to 3 per day) or as few events as you'd like.
Families are also welcome to attend just one day of the meet, rather than the full weekend, if you have other commitments or prefer a shorter experience.

If your swimmer plans to attend, please complete registration by tomorrow, September 8.  

How to Register

  • Full registration instructions are below.

  • The meet invitation/announcement is also attached with additional details.

  • Specifics like warm-up times and the heat sheet will be shared the week prior to the meet, once entries are submitted and the event is seeded.

Step 1: Sign in to your TeamUnify account
Visit fluvannaswimming.org andclick “Sign In” at the top right.
New families may need to create an account.

 

If you’re having trouble creating a new account, please email me at [email protected], and I’ll help you get set up.

Once you’re signed into TeamUnify:

  1. Navigate to the Events/Meets tab at fluvannaswimming.org and select the meet that you plan on attending

  2. Click “Edit Commitment” 

  3. Select your swimmer's name

  4. Select the drop down under declaration and choose, Yes, please sign (swimmer's name) up for this event.

  5. Review the list of eligible events. Best times will auto-populate.

  6. Check the box next to each event you want your swimmer entered in.

  7. Click “Save Changes” when finished.

  8. Repeat for additional swimmers if needed.

  9. You’ll see the Coach Approval column marked as Pending until we review.

If you'd like help selecting events or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

IMPORTANT NOTES for 13+ Swimmers

There is a setup error in the meet file for 13+ athletes. The 50 Fly, 50 Back, and 50 Breast are incorrectly listed as Friday events online, but they will actually be swum as follows:

  • 50 Fly on Saturday

  • 50 Back and 50 Breast on Sunday

The order of events in the attached meet invite is correct.

Meet Fees & USA Swimming Registration

  • There is an $8 fee per event entered.

  • All swimmers must have a valid USA Swimming membership to compete in any USA-sanctioned meet.

Returning swimmers with a Premium membership from last year are covered through December 31, 2025.

If you're new and need to register, follow the steps in the attached PDF and use this link HERE.

The Online Membership Registration (OMR) link that the PDF refers to is: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/B1004970BF8477

Tip: Use a desktop/laptop for best results, some users report issues registering on phones.

Membership Options

Premium Membership ($90)

  • Valid through December of 2026
  • Required for swimmers attending most or all meets

Flex Membership ($40)

  • For swimmers 12 & under
  • Covers 2 meets per year (can be upgraded to Premium later for the $50 difference in price)
  • Great for new families or those planning to attend just a few meets

If you have any questions about meet registration, choosing events, or USA Swimming membership, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]

 

Coach Mike DiFazio