This page includes all of the information and forms necessary to apply to USA Swimming as a NEW member club.
USA Swimming offers two classes of membership: (1) Group members, including clubs, seasonal clubs and organizations; and (2) Individual members, including athletes, coaches, officials, and non-athletes. Individual members register through their clubs, or, if not associated with a member club, directly through the local Registration Chair.
If you have any questions, please contact your Local Swim Committee (LSC) Registration chair or the Member Services Department at the National Headquarters. We recommend that you review all of the material on this web page before submitting your application.
Seasonal Clubs: Seasonal clubs are an LSC option. Although completion of all requirements is recommended, seasonal clubs are not subject to all of the new club stipulations. Seasonal clubs are only required to complete the LSC application form, pay the registration fee, and have a member coach who has completed all USA Swimming requirements. Please check with your LSC for more information.
Please review all of the material on this page before submitting a new club application.
Requirement Checklist for First Year Club Membership (Required for Application)
Facility Use Confirmation Form (Required for Application)
Print the above documents in Section 1 and submit them to your LSC.
Head Coach Education and/or Experience Requirements
Swim Club Organizational Models
How to Develop A Mission Statement
Club Leadership & Business Management School 101
FAQs - Club Financial Area
Important Legal Issues for Swimming Clubs
Safety Action Plan Information
Safety Action Plan Examples
What is USA Swimming?
Sport Development Consultants-USA Swimming staff members who can assist you in getting your club up and running
In an effort to more effectively tell the stories of our entire membership, we have created this news tip form.
When you hear of a story that is unique and interesting to you, it's probably interesting to someone else too. You're the ear to the ground of this organization - We heard you loud and clear and we need your help. Please fill in each of the fields in this form as completely as possible with the pertinent information so a writer could potentially follow up for a story. The more information you can provide, the better. Thank you for all you do for the swimming community.