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Relay 2026
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Saturday, September 26
 

8:40am MDT

Event Showcase: Types & Success Stories
Saturday September 26, 2026 8:40am - 10:00am MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 8:40-10:00AM MT*

An overview of what USMS Event Services offers event hosts and a look at events that have succeeded in different ways.
Saturday September 26, 2026 8:40am - 10:00am MDT
TBA

10:15am MDT

Community & Team Building Events: Clinics, ALTS, and More
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 10:15-11:30AM MT*

How clinics, lessons, fundraisers, socials, and recognition events build community and team identity, draw in new swimmers, and keep clubs and LMSCs connected year-round.
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

10:15am MDT

Event Economics: Running Sustainable Events
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone:10:15 -  11:30AM MT*

A practical look at where events make or lose money and what financial sustainability really means, from a healthy bottom line to events staff and volunteers who don't burn out to swimmers who keep coming back. 
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
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1:00pm MDT

Alternative & Nontraditional Meet Formats
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 1:00 - 2:15PM MT*

How alternative event formats, scoring, venues, and audiences can lower barriers and reach swimmers a standard meet might miss. 
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
TBA

1:00pm MDT

Sanctions & Results Best Practices
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 1:00 - 2:15PM MT*

Overview of sanction requirements, results reporting and processing, and how the Interim Eligibility Policy and optional member event license affect competition categories and recognition eligibility.


Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
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2:30pm MDT

College Club & Masters Swimming: Combined Events & Initiatives
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 2:30 - 3:45PM MT*

How LMSCs and standard USMS clubs can work with CCS clubs on combined events and initiatives that are mutually beneficial and keep college club swimmers engaged with USMS now and after graduation.
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
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2:30pm MDT

Technology & Troubleshooting
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 2:30 - 3:45PM MT*

Overview of event software and hardware - e.g. registration, payment, file-sharing, volunteer tracking, meet management, timing, PA, and safety systems - and how to pivot when something goes wrong.
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
TBA

4:00pm MDT

Adding Pizzazz to Your Event
Saturday September 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 4:00-5:15PM MT*

Practical ways to make an event more memorable, from themes and music to hospitality, awards, and the small touches that keep people coming back. 
Saturday September 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm MDT
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4:00pm MDT

USMS / USA-S Dual Sanctioned Pool & Open Water Events
Saturday September 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 4:00 - 5:15PM MT*

Overview of requirements and best practices for planning and running events sanctioned by both USMS and USA Swimming.
Saturday September 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm MDT
TBA
 
Sunday, September 27
 

8:00am MDT

Workshop: Build an Event You'd Actually Host (Bring a laptop)
Sunday September 27, 2026 8:00am - 10:15am MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 8:00 - 10:15AM MT*

Facilitated working session where each small group plans a different event, including the format, venue, host, beneficiary, meet announcement, budget, staffing, promotion, and more.

BRING A LAPTOP TO THIS SESSION
Sunday September 27, 2026 8:00am - 10:15am MDT
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9:00am MDT

Grown-Up Swimming: The Summer Fun Tour
Sunday September 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 9:00 - 10:15AM MT*

Narrated, video-enhanced tour of a typical Grown-Up Swimming meet from the perspective of swimmers, team captains, and event league directors.
Sunday September 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
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10:30am MDT

LMSC Event Support Playbook
Sunday September 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 10:30 - 11:30 AM MT*

Practical ways LMSCs and Clubs can build and promote sustainable events.
Sunday September 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
TBA

11:30am MDT

Wrap Up & Call to Action
Sunday September 27, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Please note the appropriate time zone: 11:30AM - 12:00PM MT*

A closing recap and call to action to put Relay's ideas to work building and growing events back home. 
Sunday September 27, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
TBA
 
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