USMS Volunteer Working Calendar

Processes for the election are governed by the current Election Operating Guidelines. Please read all information carefully and refer to the Election Schedule in APPENDIX A of these guidelines to avoid misunderstandings.

Rule Book AmendmentsUSMS considers changes to the USMS Code of Regulations and Rules of Competition on an annual basis in accordance with article 601.2. For more details, review the process overview of submitting proposed amendments.
All proposed changes must be submitted by June 10 to be considered by the House of Delegates at the Annual Meeting. Early submissions are highly encouraged.

• Proposed changes to Part 1: Swimming Rules or the Glossary must be submitted to the Chair of the USMS Rules Committee.
• Proposed changes to Part 3: Open Water and Long Distance Swimming Rules or the Glossary must be submitted to the Chair of the Long Distance Swimming Committee.
• Proposed changes to the Organizing Principles, Glossary, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5, or Part 6 must be submitted to the chair of the Legislation Committee.
  • Proposed changes to the geographic boundaries for Zones and LMSCs in Part 5 must be submitted by an LMSC to the chair of the Legislation Committee. 

Captain Ransom J Arthur MD Award
This award is given in honor of Captain Ransom J. Arthur, M.D., who, by his sacrifice, perseverance, and dedication to improving the health of adults through swimming, established the Masters Swimming program in the United States. The award is given annually to the USMS volunteer who has done the most to further the objectives of Masters Swimming, generally over an extended period of time.

• Award Recipients
• Nomination Information
• Nomination Digital Form

Nominations are due by July 1

https://www.usms.org/volunteer-central/awards/captain-ransom-j-arthur-md-award

Each year U.S. Masters Swimming recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary efforts of our members beyond the water’s edge. USMS’s success is a result of the amazing contributions of our talented and dedicated volunteers. Please direct any questions or suggestions about these awards to the Recognition and Awards Committee Chair.
Help us identify initiative and performance by nominating people you know who have made an impact and fulfill the ideals of the following awards.

• Nominations for the Capt. Ransom J. Arthur M.D. Award and all other nominations are due by July 1.
• See each award for their specific details, award recipients, nomination information and forms

https://www.usms.org/volunteer-central/awards

Each year U.S. Masters Swimming recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary efforts of our members beyond the water’s edge. USMS’s success is a result of the amazing contributions of our talented and dedicated volunteers. Please direct any questions or suggestions about these awards to the Recognition and Awards Committee Chair.
Help us identify initiative and performance by nominating people you know who have made an impact and fulfill the ideals of the following awards.

• Nominations are due March 15 for the Capt. Ransom J. Arthur M.D. Award, all other nominations are due by July 1.
• See each award for their specific details, award recipients, nomination information and forms

https://www.usms.org/volunteer-central/awards