Interesting to confirm yesterday that USMS will not sanction dual meets between clubs...I had heard rumors but now that we were looking into organizing one I'm told we can't (still haven't found out where it says this in the rule book).
Curious why this would be a problem for anyone? Have attached a poll and would also love to hear your thoughts!
Paul,
I wonder whether you are misunderstanding something. Are you sure you are not thinking of "dual-sanctioned meets" that are sanctioned by both USMS and by USA Swimming?
Years ago I believe this was not allowed. But it is today.
Appendix B of the Rule Book even has a section about it: "Dual Sanctioned Events," beginning on page 129.
If you read that you'll see that a dual-sanctioned, "Combined meet" can have swimmers from both organizations seeded in the same heats. The only separation of the two organizations is in the warmup lanes - USMS and USA swimmers can't share the same warmup lane (they must be separated by a divider such as a lane line).
If you have more questions, give me a call at 941-556-6279.
Thanks Anna....I am going back to my two contacts that told me know and will clarify as i was very specific in wanting to host a dual meet against another team here in AZ and was told it wasn't allowed.
We have actually done a couple of dual sanctioned events and will be hosting the Grand Canyon State Games this summer which will be a USMS "observed" event...so I think I have those categories figured out!!
Paul,
I wonder whether you are misunderstanding something. Are you sure you are not thinking of "dual-sanctioned meets" that are sanctioned by both USMS and by USA Swimming?
Years ago I believe this was not allowed. But it is today.
Appendix B of the Rule Book even has a section about it: "Dual Sanctioned Events," beginning on page 129.
If you read that you'll see that a dual-sanctioned, "Combined meet" can have swimmers from both organizations seeded in the same heats. The only separation of the two organizations is in the warmup lanes - USMS and USA swimmers can't share the same warmup lane (they must be separated by a divider such as a lane line).
If you have more questions, give me a call at 941-556-6279.
Thanks Anna....I am going back to my two contacts that told me know and will clarify as i was very specific in wanting to host a dual meet against another team here in AZ and was told it wasn't allowed.
We have actually done a couple of dual sanctioned events and will be hosting the Grand Canyon State Games this summer which will be a USMS "observed" event...so I think I have those categories figured out!!
