National Diversity Select

National Diversity Select Camp

USA Swimming invites up to 56 athletes from diverse populations to participate in a three-day camp program which includes pool training, motivational and education sessions and team-building activities. Selection is based on times achieved at USA Swimming sanctioned events.

Athlete Application Process

The 2024 NDSC athlete application will open on Monday, January 15 and close on Sunday, February 18. The application will be linked to this page. Athletes will be notified of their selection no later than Friday, March 15.

The National Diversity Select Camps are application based. USA Swimming will provide a link to apply and will notify athletes of selection no later than six weeks prior to the start of camp. Athletes will be notified directly via email if they have been accepted to the camp. Coaches and parent(s)/guardian(s) will also be copied on this notification.

Up to 14 athletes from each competition category will be selected based on 2023 LCM IMX point scores.

Then, the fastest applicant in each event will be invited for a total of 14 athletes from each competition category. Only LCM times will be accepted.

Additionally, three athletes from each competition category may be selected based on outstanding performance in one or more events.

Additionally, five athletes from each competition category may be selected based on Outreach membership status.

Camp Eligibility

Qualifying period:
September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Only LCM times will be considered.

Eligible athletes will be 14-16 years of age. Age is as of the first day of camp.

NOTE: Athletes who wish to attend the National Diversity Select Camp shall be US Citizens and be able to represent the USA in international competitions in accordance with the rules set in place by FINA. Athletes who are on or have been to any National Select Camps, National Teams/National Junior Teams or USA Swimming international trips*, including the 2020, 2021, 2022 and/or 2023 National Junior team will not be eligible for the National Diversity Select Camp. Athletes who previously attended the National Diversity Select Camp are not eligible. Athletes cannot attend Zone Select Camp & National Diversity Select Camp in the same year. Athletes must be Premium USA Swimming members. Flex members must upgrade their membership to be eligible to attend.

*Excluding swimmers who qualified for the National Team and/or National Junior Team for Open Water

Camp Staff

Staff for the National Diversity Select Camps will be selected in two ways. USA Swimming staff will select the Head Coaches & Head Managers for each camp. Four assistant coaches & an assistant manager may be selected by an application process. Applications will be posted on this webpage shortly.

Coaching applicants must represent a diverse community and/or an ethnically diverse population that is less than 10% of the current USA Swimming membership. These populations can include African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian or Pacific Islander, Native American and others. Others may be accepted if they represent another diverse demographic (e.g. LGBTQ+).

Statement of Inclusion

The US Center for Safe Sport and USA Swimming prohibit discrimination against any member or participant on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity is prohibited (304.3.3). In the event that a question should arise about whether an athlete’s request to participate in a manner consistent with his/her/their gender identity is bona fide, USA Swimming will refer to the Code of Conduct and follow its standard procedures of enforcement.