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2026 USMS Open Water Nationals presented by SwimTrek
Satisfaction Survey
1.
On a scale of 1 to 7, please rate your satisfaction with the:
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Event entry process (online entry)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Travel information provided
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Pre-event email updates (info provided, quality, timeliness)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Online registration form (waiver)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Check-in experience on-site (welcoming, ease of navigation)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Venue (seating, shade, etc.)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Competition course (water temp, water quality, layout, etc.)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Food options at venue (food and beverage selection, quality)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Social with USA Swimming Foundation on Friday night
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Clinic with SwimTrek on Friday afternoon
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Parking (convenience, cost)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Results availability at usms.org
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Travel, transportation, and accommodations experience
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Destination city (visitor experience when not at the venue)
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
Event entry fee
1 (not satisfied at all)
2
3
4 (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)
5
6
7 (very satisfied)
2.
How many USMS open water national championships have you attended before this one?
Zero - this is my first
1-3
4-6
I have attended more than 6 USMS pool national championships
3.
What did you like best about Nationals?
4.
What did you like least about Nationals?
5.
Additional comments about Nationals:
6.
Where did you stay for the event?
Hotel
Airbnb or Vrbo
Home
With a friend or family member
Other
7.
Would you attend Open Water Nationals if this event is held in Sarasota again next year?
Yes, I like this location
Yes, but I'd prefer another location
No, I'd prefer another location
No, I don't plan to attend regardless of location
8.
Would you attend an event like this in Sarasota if it were not a national championship?
Yes, I would attend either way
Yes, but I would prefer a championship
No, I only want to attend a championship
No, I don't plan next year regardless
