Nationals Kudos

Thank you to all volunteers and officials for (as always) a well run meet.

Also,

Congratulations to: 

Mixed 400 Free Relay of Jackson Wang, Bobby Savulich, Naoko Watanabe, and Laureen Welting

50 Breast: Angie Griffin

100 IM: Maureen Rea

50 Free: Jennifer Brooks Crozier

100 Breast: Cissy Cochran

100 Free: Sonja Skinner

Nobody else cares, but I do.

   

  • The issue is more that the inclusion of transgender folks in women's swimming excludes women. There are fairer ways to have trans folks included that does not penalize ciswomen. 

  • Beautifully written, Angie!

  • Swimmers who identify as transgender are not required to provide documentation on eligibility to participate. Those striving to achieve official forms of recognition are strongly encouraged to submit a pre-event eligibility request

    this is nuts they they are not required to but encouraged provide documentation…

    I will be boycotting usms if the policy is not amended to support women 

  • Nobody has to provide advance proof of sex (or age) to register for USMS or to enter events. Proof, whether of being trans and eligible or of not being trans, is necessary only if an eligibility protest occurs.

    Who would volunteer to run a meet or open water event if sanctioning required the race director to verify every entrant's sex? Who would enter a meet or open water event if entry requirements included submitting sensitive personal medical information?

  • Your article is excellent. 

  • www.change.org/FairnessInSport

    Sign this petition to urge USMS to take action. Let’s work together to protect the integrity of competition while making sure everyone has a place in the sport we love.

  • USMS is monitoring media reports, comments on these forums, and responding to member inquiries on the allegations regarding the eligibility of one of our members. We felt it might be helpful to provide updates here to ensure those on this thread are aware of the steps we are taking.

    We have also created a 2025 Spring Nationals Eligibility Review Updates thread. All future updates from USMS will be posted here.

    Over the past week, USMS has received several formal eligibility review requests. In keeping with our published policy, the eligibility review panel was convened late last week to gather and assess the facts. Those with standing who have requested an eligibility review have been notified and will receive updates directly from the panel as appropriate. The panel will make a final determination based on the evidence presented. Speculation or commentary outside the review will not be part of the decision.

    Many members have contacted us with questions and suggestions about our transgender eligibility policy. After the eligibility review is complete, USMS leadership and relevant committees will take time to reflect on member input and other details that emerge from the process to determine whether updates to the policy are appropriate and in line with USMS’s mission and values.

    We ask for your patience as this process continues, and we thank you for being part of a community that values thoughtful and respectful dialogue, integrity, and the shared love of swimming.

  • Thank You Sarah!

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