USA Swimming Membership
What can you have in common with the world class swimmers from the United States who compete at the World Championships or Olympic Games? You can also be a member of USA Swimming!
Find a Club and get swimming!
Benefits of Membership
* Subscription to USA Swimming's award-winning Splash Magazine.
* Opportunity to swim in USA Swimming meets, open only to members!
* Eligibility to participate in local and national swimming camps.
* Opportunity to qualify to become a member of the U.S. World or Olympic Swim Teams!
* Track your times through a My USA Swimming account.
* Excess accident and liability insurance – covers all USA Swimming-sanctioned activities.
*Athletes receive certificates of accomplishment by achieving Top 10 times.
* Discounts on travel – special rates on United for travel to USA Swimming events.
* And more!
Follow these easy steps and join the community of nearly 300,000 competitive American athletes!
How to Join USA Swimming
There are two ways to become a member:
1. Use our Club Finder to find a swimming club near you.
2. Can't find a club or not attached to a club? Click here to find a Local Swimming Committee (LSC) to direct you. Click here for a map to guide you.
Annual fees and additional benefits vary by club and LSC, please contact the club or LSC for a membership application form. Membership application forms are not available on this website.
What Type of Member are you?
 Athletes:
Annual Membership
membership is for a calendar year period (January-December); new memberships processed on or after September 1 are valid through December 31 of the following year
Outreach
annual membership with reduced fee; membership is for a calendar year period (January-December); memberships processed on or after September 1 are valid through December 31 of the following year
Seasonal
at the option of the Local Swimming Committee, seasonal membership may be offered; seasonal membership is valid for 150 days or less
Single-Meet Open Water
at the option of the Local Swimming Committee, single-meet open water membership may be offered for the specific date(s) of an open water
competition(s)
Non-Athlete (non-athlete members are coaches, officials, board members, parents, etc.):
Individual
Family
Life
individual and family memberships are for a calendar year period (January-December); memberships processed on or after September 1 are valid through December 31 of the following year
Club:
Annual
membership is for a calendar year period (January-December); memberships processed on or after September 1 are valid through December 31 of the following year
Seasonal
at the option of the Local Swimming Committee, seasonal membership may be offered; seasonal membership is valid for 150 days or less
Membership FAQ
How do I transfer a current membership from one club to another?
contact your LSC Registration/Membership Chair for a transfer form. If the transfer is to a club in a different LSC, contact the Registration/Membership Chair of the new LSC.
Must I be a member of a swim team in order to join USA Swimming?
Swimmers can join USA Swimming as Unattached, which means that they are not affiliated with a particular swim team. However, the athlete's insurance will not be in effect unless a USA Swimming coach member is on deck at all times during practice.
What are the requirements for Coach Membership?
Coach members must have current safety certifications in First Aid, CPR and Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) or its equivalent. All coaches must also successfully complete a background screen through USA Swimming's background screen provider.
Click here for information on acceptable courses for the safety certifications and instructions for completing a background screen.
First year coaches are also required to complete an educational requirement prior to renewing their second year coach membership.
(More: "New Coach Requirements" FAQ List)
I joined as an athlete three months ago but I've never received my membership card.
Because most athletes join directly through their swim club, membership cards are usually mailed directly to the club. If you would like to have a copy for your own records, contact your Local Swimming Committee Registration Chair.
How can I compete in Masters events?
To compete in Masters events, you will have to join U.S. Masters Swimming -
Questions? Contact Us
Member Services Department: MemberServices2@usaswimming.org.
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