Who is the USAS:
The USAS is the United States Aquatic Sports. This organization functions as the governing body for all aquatic sports in the United States.Why Does the USAS Exist:
The rules of the Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA), the international federation responsible for the sports of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo, require there to be only one recognized member federation of FINA in each country throughout the world. USAS functions as that body in the United States.What does the USAS Do:
By law, USAS must present a single organization to represent the United States NGBs internationally. By choice, the NGBs have also determined to delegate to USAS the responsibility of conducting a national convention. The USAS Convention allows for economies of scale and permits the leadership and membership of the various NGBs, to get together to talk over common problems and concerns. If, and when, the revenues of the convention exceed expenses, the surplus is dedicated to sending the US teams to the World Swimming Championships.Who Are the Members of the USAS:
The National Governing Bodies for aquatic sports are:
- United States of America Swimming, Inc.
- United States Diving
- United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc.
- USA Water Polo, Inc.
- United States Masters Swimming, Inc.
Source: USAquaticSports.org
