USMS Nationals qualifying

rtodd 7 months ago

I am a USA swim coach and also registered athlete. I recently swam a USMS qualifying time in the 1650, but did it at a USA swim meet as a USA swimming athlete. Does it count? If not, do I need to travel to a masters meet that offers the 1650? That seems difficult.

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Allen Stark 7 months ago

They gave you a great answer about Top Ten times, but that was not your question. Unless something has changed in the last few months, NQTs don't have to be verified. You can do them in a workout.

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Allen Stark 7 months ago

They gave you a great answer about Top Ten times, but that was not your question. Unless something has changed in the last few months, NQTs don't have to be verified. You can do them in a workout.

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Jay Eckert 7 months ago in reply to Allen Stark

Correct. rtodd, we encourage you to attend USMS meets for additional reps (and to have fun!), but the qualifying time does not need to be in the USMS database. Here are FAQs for reference regarding the national qualifying times for 2025 Spring Nationals.
rtodd 7 months ago in reply to Jay Eckert

Thanks!