https://community.usms.org/events/USMS event information, management, and officiatingen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33209/gender-and-competition/299169Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:05:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:af2b3b65-c6c4-4e3b-b861-17b5dc9c005cMichael HeatherIt is an idiotic response to a simple problem. Men - Women. There are no in- betweens, no crossovers. By allowing a mental illness to be recognized as anywhere near normal destroys the simplicity and dignity of the sport. An interim rule is no rule at all. It only means that some activist group has scared the board into doing something they should never have considered. Ever.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33210/usms-glutton-for-punishment-or-social-warriors/299168Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:26:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:59866322-47df-4229-bde5-c9ce96cde110Kurt Dicksonhttps://www.thefemalecategory.com/p/angie-griffin-is-facing-a-lifetime?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ8rNFjbGNrBDysi2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtJ18MRfLMnQZn_4UOfMHjt7GPGdpb4dH6jA9uG7J0xzP88iRNaNd4xhVjt2_aem_o7do1OW3TEe5nivalglMrw Postponed indefinitelyhttps://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33210/usms-glutton-for-punishment-or-social-warriors/299143Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:07:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e20c08a3-4ed9-4d19-a858-4f6013e07ed2Britt03part 4 of the USMS rule book talks about Participation, Conduct, Hearings and Appeals. https://www.usms.org/-/media/usms/pdfs/volunteer%20central/rule%20book/compiledrulebook.pdf As for board meeting minutes, I have the same access as every other regular USMS member and have no knowledge how or when the grievance was discussed. What is apparent though, since that is the normal procedure when you file a grievance, is that the NBR accepted the grievance. Otherwise there would be none at this point.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33210/usms-glutton-for-punishment-or-social-warriors/299142Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:46:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:abd095ac-c85f-4653-9dcf-d43a329ef421Michael HeatherUSMS is no longer being run by a board of directors, but by activist committee members and the national office. It (the N.O.) uses threats and the weakness of the President and BoD to terrorize people into allowing a chosen few to run USMS as they please. I was censured by the NBR in 2020 for idly remarking to a secretary that the covid virus came from China. Since then, the organization has shown a very woke value system based on unknown sources. Not sure Angie is being sued in court or (very likely) getting a kangaroo trial by hand picked members of the National Board of Review.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33210/usms-glutton-for-punishment-or-social-warriors/299141Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:17:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:d8bf838c-f29e-41e5-a1e8-c99a8b7fb9bfPaul SmithBritta, can you provide a link to the board meeting notes where the grievance has been being discussed as well as the USMS policy on unsportsmanlike conduct? I'd also like to know if anyone can report how much USMS has spent on legal fees since this incident at nationals occurred? I spoke with a couple attorney friends who are swimmers and familiar with what's been going on, both felt that USMS would have incredible exposure if they proceeded to ban Angie from the sport as her first amendment rights would very likely be seen as being violated and for slandering her.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33210/usms-glutton-for-punishment-or-social-warriors/299140Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:59:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:fe82974e-2a53-48f9-984c-9bfe19c2b4dfKurt DicksonI have zero understanding and so if Angie physically assaulted someone or did something equally egregious, punish her. Otherwise, it appears to us uneducated masses as retribution. If it was words, she should have never been required to defend herself in the first place.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33210/usms-glutton-for-punishment-or-social-warriors/299137Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:27:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:cb66e6ce-1ddf-4e89-8d34-83e371ce1844Britt03Would love to know where your understanding is coming from apart from these links you posted. I'm happy to clarify that all that this is is that an internal grievance was filed against her for unsportsmanlike behavior. No courts involved, no law suits. An internal grievance. So yeah, both sides are apparently standing up for fairness because unsportsmanlike behavior is not cool. And I hope a grievance like that would be filed against any member who is breaking USMS code of conduct.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33210/usms-glutton-for-punishment-or-social-warriorsSun, 22 Mar 2026 01:48:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5deb8239-fdef-423b-b56b-393344167a59Kurt DicksonFYI It is my understanding Angie is facing a tribunal in April to decide whether she is banned from USMS as apparently standing up for your rights and fairness ain't cool. Why USMS wants this smoke baffles the mind. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/f6gOv3dC_HQ https://state-of-swimming.ghost.io/u-s-masters-on-watch-after-swimmer-threatened-with-lifetime-ban-for-rules-protecting-womens-category/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQsJmNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFpcm03eXZEOXhUZ3YyR0djc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgZykROwi-KyYFvSraXT0q_SsRG29TW6knjjEuUPU1pGWlT67kFyke8K3GU1_aem_dDrBWf6CXCn8pshnc_f4UA https://iconswomen.com/stand-with-angie-griffin-save-masters-swimming/?ref=state-of-swimming.ghost.iohttps://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33209/gender-and-competitionSat, 21 Mar 2026 04:53:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:cb06b5b3-9a78-4c04-900c-bebca50074fcAllen StarkI think it is a sign how dead the forum is that no one has commented on the new interim rule on assigned gender in competition. If I understand it, one can swim in the heats with your identified gender but National Recognition (Top Ten, All American , Records) would be by gender assigned at birth. Local meets would follow local local laws so it is possible in some jurisdictions transwomen could win medals as women. Interestingly it looks to me that Nationals will follow the local jurisdiction rules. My question is what about transmen. If I am understanding it they would be eligible for Top Ten etc as a woman even though they would certainly have higher testosterone and at some meets wouldn't swim with the women. I think this overall is an improvement, but certainly controversial. and probably a work in progress(it is interim)https://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33160/when-will-beginning-2026-scm-rankings-be-posted/299092Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:10:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ad0164cc-ac2c-4c61-af42-9fd225460becKurt DicksonSince SCM generally not going for 6 months, you may be waiting more. There have only been two SCM meets this year. Alternatively, you could look up results from Arkansas meet and Rowdy meet and you would have your answer.https://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33160/when-will-beginning-2026-scm-rankings-be-posted/299078Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:43:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:6185daca-c512-4070-943d-fab485f7cb01Allen StarkIt’s March and I’m still waitinghttps://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33160/when-will-beginning-2026-scm-rankings-be-posted/299070Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:18:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:42cad947-9744-4656-a38a-c0c1cd80ef31Allen StarkYes, the 2025 rankings are up. My question is about the 2026 rankings. There have been a few SCM meets already this year and I am interested in the results.https://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33160/when-will-beginning-2026-scm-rankings-be-posted/299068Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:05:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ee166173-38fb-44d5-a2ce-206c782cdcadNJMastRHi, Allen. I believe the SCM 2025 rankings are visible. Please let us know if you find any issues.https://community.usms.org/events/f/event-directors/33175/2026-usms-summer-nationals-nqt-hy-tek-fileTue, 17 Feb 2026 14:58:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:eb964f1f-e610-435a-9f1b-2d47e6534d9aColton MartinAttached is the hy-tek time standards file with the 2026 Summer NQTs. You will need to unzip the file to import to MM. community.usms.org/.../usmssu26nqt.ziphttps://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33172/regional-vs-local-club-categories---2026Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:07:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:47ca63cd-5197-485d-911f-75eb2427b955Jim ClemmonsGreetings, Reference rule 104.5.6, Club Scoring, B: Categories Below is the list of regional clubs for 2026. This list was compiled based on 2025 and prior records, current 2026 LMSC registrations, and correspondence with LMSC officers. Any club wishing to inquire about their designation has 45 days prior to the event to make the inquiry. This equates to March 16 for Spring Nationals and June 21 for Summer Nationals. 2026 Regional Clubs: 1. AKMS - Alaska Masters Swimming 2. ARIZ - Arizona Travel Team 3. BSMT - Big Sky Montana Masters 4. CONN - Connecticut Masters 5. GAJA - Georgia Masters 6. HIMA – Hawaii Masters 7. IAMA - Iowa Masters 8. IM - Illinois Masters 9. MICH - Michigan Masters 10. MINN - Minnesota Masters Swim Club 11. NCMS - North Carolina Masters Swimming 12. NEM - New England Masters Swim Club 13. NMMS - New Mexico Masters Swimming 14. OREG - Oregon Masters 15. PSM - Puget Sound Masters 16. RMRM – Rocky Mountain Regional Masters 17. SKY - Swim Kentucky Masters 18. SMS - Southern Masters Swimmers 19. VMST - Virginia Masters Swim Team 20. WISC - Wisconsin Masters Aquatic Club Changes from 2025: - ARIZ: Name change from Arizona Masters Swim Club Inc. to Arizona Travel Team. - FACT: Florida Aquatic Combined Team has been removed and is now designated as a local club. Any club not listed above will be considered a local club for scoring purposes at Nationals. Jim Clemmons Championship Committeehttps://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33160/when-will-beginning-2026-scm-rankings-be-posted/298989Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:15:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e991c655-42ec-4fc4-916b-ee404812e45eAllen StarkThat’s top 10, I’m talking about the rankings. They’re separate. top 10 does come out in March and that will be for 2025. I was hoping the rankings for short course meters be out now since they’ve been short court meters meets in this year, so farhttps://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33160/when-will-beginning-2026-scm-rankings-be-posted/298983Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:58:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:899885d0-87b5-4206-9094-6ae7c5e379c6NJMastRHi, Allen. The Top Ten page on usms.org indicates that publication is expected in March. www.usms.org/.../top-10https://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33160/when-will-beginning-2026-scm-rankings-be-postedTue, 27 Jan 2026 23:52:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f272d6fe-0a70-4f6f-a261-bd8fc207bb8eAllen StarkThere have already been SCM events in 2026, but the rankings only shows 2025 as the last possibility.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33146/2027-summer-nationals-location/298947Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:49:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:839cac83-e4ba-4db5-9ad7-67c0b6b9e28eJay EckertThe 2027 U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championship will be Aug. 4–8, 2027, at SwimRVA in Richmond, Virginia. Read more: www.usms.org/.../richmond-to-host-2027-summer-national-championshiphttps://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33146/2027-summer-nationals-location/298946Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:18:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:9941282e-6422-4660-80dc-69f9143af0d4JKD6XRichmond it is. Better have the warm up pool situation sorted by then