Overview

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USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States. We promote the culture of swimming by creating safe and healthy opportunities for athletes and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers of every age and ability, all the way up to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches, officials and volunteers.

 

USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition, including the Olympic Games, and administer competitive swimming in accordance with the Ted Stevens Olympic & Amateur Sports Act.

WE PRIORITIZE
  • Competitive success at the international level
  • Resources to support athletes, coaches and clubs
  • Public engagement with swimming
  • Recognition as best-in-class NGB

 

Our Vision

To inspire and enable our members to achieve excellence in the sport of swimming and in life.

THE PYRAMID

The USA Swimming pyramid is a visual manifestation of the organization’s priority to be recognized as a best-in-class NGB. Not only should USA Swimming be world class for its own members, but we should also be a positive influence and make significant contributions to the sport of swimming across the entire country.
 
 
As the preeminent organization for the sport of swimming in the U.S., we have the opportunity to influence and architect the development of the sport for all swimmers. We should, and we will, embrace the responsibility to grow the sport. We recognize the importance of each level of the pyramid and continue to search for ways to strengthen areas that aren’t directly governed by USA Swimming. 
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CLUBS / TEAMS

Clubs/Teams are the heart of USA Swimming. Without a strong club system, we would not be able to develop our athletes to reach their highest potential. We have over 3,100 clubs, servicing 400,000+ members.
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LSCS

Local Swim Committees (LSCs) are groups that act as representatives for specific swimming communities throughout the country. There are 59 LSCs with defined boundaries that are unique to an area of the country. LSCs are tasked with registering members, scheduling competitions and leading clubs on behalf of USA Swimming.  To find your LSC and learn more click here.

ZONES

There are four Zones that divide up the United States: Western, Central, Eastern and Southern. Each Zone’s responsibility is to represent the LSCs in their regional area, as well as conduct Zone-level championship meets. 

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