As areas open back up and return to the “new normal,” swimmers are (understandably!) anxious to get back in to the pool. Things might look different than they used to, but thanks to virtual meets, swimmers can still compete and improve their strokes.

Virtual meets allow competitors to swim in their own club's pools, thus reducing travel, limiting spectators and allowing for social distancing. Recently, USA Swimming once again began sanctioning meets – great news for teams! If you’re planning on hosting a virtual meet, here are the things you should know.