All, We appreciate your patience as we work through the relocation of the Age Group Zone meet. As of the date of this email, we have not yet finalized a new home and host, but we want to share where the process stands and confirm for you that we will have a final announcement no later than Tuesday, May 19th. We are grateful for the cooperation from both Sierra Nevada and Inland Empire as both LSCs have been working on contingencies to host the event. At this point, we are...

The Western Region Section met on May 8 and voted to move the 2026 summer senior sectional meet to Boise, ID. The meet dates remain the same - July 16-19. Entries will open June 1 in OME. The meet was previously to be held at Mt Hood, OR, but due to ongoing construction, the pool will not be open this summer. Meet Announcement

The new USA Swimming technical rule amendments have been issued. See the Rules and Policies page on the USA Swimming website. These new rules are effective immediately (May 7, 2026). Quick summary: 1) Counting and ringing bells for 400 meter and longer freestyle events 2) Swimmers may be submerged while finishing the butterfly and freestyle 3) Therapeutic elastic tape is no longer prohibited

The Western Zone age group zone committee met today, May 6, to discuss potential new locations for the 2026 WZ age group championship meet that was to have been held at Mt Hood/Gresham, Oregon. The options the committee is considering include Elk Grove or Boise -- in that order. NO decision was made today. The dates of the meet will stay the same. Check back for updates.

Urgent Update -- Pool at Mt Hood will NOT be open this summer. Any meets there will be moved to new locations including WZ Age Group Championships and Senior Sectionals. Check back for more information. Below is the note sent by the Western Zone board on May 5: All, We received unfortunate news yesterday that the aquatic center at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon will not be open this summer. This will impact several meets within the Zone, including the Age Group Zone meet. The Zone Board and...

Coaches and Team Leaders, I hope everyone’s Long Course season is off to a great start! This monthly communication is intended to keep you abreast of USA Swimming information, upcoming events and educational opportunities. As your team advisor I am committed to collaborating with you to help you meet any challenges and achieve your goals in the areas of performance, growth, retention, and program development. Please know I am only a phone call of email away. I will be out on the road visiting various LSC’s, coaching clinics, and meets...

Graduating seniors -- Montana Swimming would like to list your college or other plans plans on our College Bound page under the athletes tab. Parents and/or seniors. please send your name, high school, club team, and where you'll be attending college, joining the miliatry, or whatever your plans are after you graduate to Susan Huckeby. Congratulations seniors!

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USA Swimming Member, Important update: Effective May 15, 2026, USA Swimming will transition to a new background screening provider, National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI). Why the change: After reviewing our screening needs and the growing complexity of state and federal requirements, we selected NCSI for their leadership in youth sports safety and their ability to provide exceptional customer service. NCSI is the official provider for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and is trusted by more than 50 National Governing Bodies. What’s improving: Faster, more reliable turnaround times New...

The SafeSport Code defines the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s authority and jurisdiction, prohibited categories of abuse and misconduct, and the Center’s process for responding to and resolving abuse and misconduct claims affecting the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The Code applies to all Participants (defined within) in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement and federal law dictates the Center’s authority and jurisdiction within the Movement. The Code was first introduced on March 3, 2017, and is revised periodically. This 2026 SafeSport Code will take effect January 1, 2026. 2026 SafeSport...