Open Water
Safety is of critical importance during all open water events and training. Inland Northwest Masters would like to support all individuals who want to participate in open water swimming – as a competitor, event director, and/or safety coordinator. We have compiled several documents related to open water and open water safety that can be accessed below. The Open Water Swimming Dictionary (pdf) published by Steven Munatones provides important understanding of terminology. Valuable information can be accessed in these documents and we encourage all to review.
United States Masters Swimming:
- Open Water Sanction Application, March 2011 (pdf)
- Open Water Safety Manual, 2005 (pdf)
- Open Water Manual, 2008 (pdf)
- Open Water Clinic Manual, 2001 (pdf)
United States Lifesaving Association:
USA Swimming:
- Open Water Review Commission Recommendations, April 12, 2011
- Athlete Questions for Open Water Races
- Open Water Event Checklist
- 2011 USAS Rule Book[1] - Open Water Section (pdf)
- Open Water Swimming Officials Training Manual, July 2009 (pdf)
- Safety Officer, Open Water Swimming Officials Training Manual, July 2009 (pdf)
USA Triathlon:
- Swim Course Safety Plan from 2010 USA Triathlon Event Sanction Application Adult Sample (pdf)
- Medical Safety Plan from 2010 USA Triathlon Event Sanction Application Adult Sample (pdf)
- Triathlon Competitive Rules (pdf)
FINA:
- FINA Task Force Report on Fran Crippin Death, April 2011
- FINA Open Water Swimming Rules, March 2011 (pdf)
Japan International Open Water Swimming Association:
British Swimming: