Robert Griswold finishes a race at the 2017 World Championships.
Selection Procedures
The process by which athletes qualify for U.S. teams to major international competitions, such as the World Para Swimming Championships and the Paralympic Games, is generally posted 12-18 months before the competition. U.S. Paralympics or the relevant national governing body may use other methods, including invitation, to select teams to other international competitions.
Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and the postponement of the Paralympic Games, the Selection Procedures are currently under review and may be amended.
In the event that the procedures are changed or amended, the updates will be posted online and widely distributed as soon as possible. As new developments occur on a daily basis, U.S. Paralympics Swimming remains flexible but ensures that it will act expediently and in a manner to ensure a fair process for all. U.S. Paralympics Swimming will keep its athletes informed along the way, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate the challenges this has presented.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Athlete Selection Procedures
Tokyo Paralympic Events
Staff Selection Procedures
Additional Documents
U.S. Paralympics Complaint Procedures.
Athlete Selection Changes Letter.
U.S. Paralympics Background Check Policy
Background Check Procedures
SafeSport Code for the Olympic and Paralympic Movement (4/15/2019).
Athlete Representation in Selection Procedures
Paralympic Sport Advisory Group