Long Distance
The Long Distance Committee shall oversee the rules and administration of open water and long distance events. The committee shall solicit and review bid proposals and select the sites for the long distance championship events. The committee shall work in a coordinating and advisory capacity with event hosts and make recommendations to enhance the quality of long distance championship events. The Long Distance Committee shall promote the development of and participation in open water swimming. The committee shall develop educational resources for open water participants and event directors. The committee shall increase awareness about open water swimming and identify opportunities to promote USMS. The committee shall maintain records and select the Long Distance All-American and Long Distance All-Star Teams. The committee shall ensure that the competitive rules in Part 3 of the USMS rules and regulations provide for fair and equitable competition in the best interests of all USMS members and that members are informed of current rules, interpretations, and changes. The committee may initiate and shall receive, consider, and report proposed amendments within its jurisdiction, with the committee’s recommendations, in accordance with the provisions of Part 6. When necessary, the committee shall interpret and render opinions regarding any provision within the committee’s jurisdiction. The Long Distance Committee has jurisdiction over proposed amendments to Part 3: Open Water and Long Distance Swimming Rules. The committee is also responsible for changes to the Glossary and other informational material to clarify or explain provisions within its jurisdiction. The committee shall consist of the committee chair and no more than 16 additional members.
Chair
Committee Members
Catherine Rust—Vice Chair
Bob Bruce
James Davidson
John Dussliere
John Fox
Jenny Hodges
Timothy Murphy
Nicki Phillips
Stephen Rouch
Ex Officio: Jay Eckert, David Miner
Executive Committee: Robin Smith, Vice President of Programs
Committee Operating Guidelines
Written guidelines and procedures developed by USMS National Committees with the approval of the USMS Board of Directors for operating processes at the committee level.
