1501.1 Athlete Eligibility Criteria
1501.1 a. Non Collegiate Athletes
- Athletes must represent NTSI at the Eligible Competition.
- Athletes must have competed in at least six (6) meets in the 12 months prior to the Eligible Competition.
- At least two (2) of these meets must be NTSI-sanctioned, representing their NTSI club.
- Relay-only athletes are eligible for 50% reimbursement if they meet all other eligibility requirements.
- The athlete must compete in all the events registered unless unable to do so because of circumstances beyond their control. In the event the athlete does not compete at the meet, the reimbursement will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
1501.1 b. Collegiate Athlete
College athletes may be eligible for reimbursement if:
- They represent a NTSI club at the Eligible Competition.
- Were registered with a NTSI for 2 consecutive years prior to college.
- Competed in 6 NTSI-sanctioned meets in the 12 months prior to college.
- Competed in and represented NTSI in 1 USA Swimming-sanctioned meet in the 12 months prior to the Eligible Competition.
- Are exempt from the 6-meet rule but must meet all other eligibility criteria.