USA Swimming has formally announced its 2018 Club Excellence program and provide directions to all clubs regarding the application process. For complete program information and the link to begin the application, swimming clubs can visit the Club Excellence page on the USA Swimming website.
In order to apply for the 2018 program, clubs must:
- Complete the online application form available on the USA Swimming website.
- Submit eligible pool performances using the Online Meet Entry (OME) system on the USA Swimming website. Eligible open water performances are submitted using the online application.
- Submit both components – the application and the Online Meet Entry – by the 13 October 2017 deadline.
The complete timeline for the 2018 program is as follows:
- 1 September 2017: Application period begins. Program announcement distributed to all USA Swimming clubs. Application form and info available on the USA Swimming website.
- 13 October 2017: Deadline for submitting applications from clubs to USA Swimming.
- 15 December 2017: Club rankings announced by USA Swimming and Grant applications sent to all qualifying clubs (Gold and Silver).
- 16 February 2018: Deadline for qualifying clubs to submit grant applications to USA Swimming.
- 13 April 2018: Grant awards announced by USA Swimming.
As in previous years, the application requirement again includes Club Recognition Program participation. All clubs applying for the 2018 Club Excellence program must successfully complete at least Level 1 of the Club Recognition Program. Those who have previously completed Level 1, don’t need to do it again.
As the entity that directly delivers services to athletes, swim clubs are seen as vital to the ongoing growth and success of the sport of swimming in the United States. USA Swimming adds that the Club Excellence program is one way in which USA Swimming recognizes the highest performing clubs and rewards them for a job well done.
