How to join USMS

To join USMS simply print out and complete the individual registration form and send it in to the address on the form along with a check for the registration fee. Please remember to sign the form. Within a very short time you will receive your registration card with your registration number. Keep this card handy, as any USMS registered event or workout you attend as a visitor you will need to show your card.

With membership in USMS you receive:

  • a subscription to SWIM Magazine
  • secondary accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned and organized workouts
  • access to workout with any USMS swim program in the country: http://www.usms.org/placswim/
  • access to USMS resources such as those found on the usms website http://www.usms.org
  • opportunities to compete in USMS sanctioned events
  • eligiblity to obtain state, national and world records
For complete information on membership athletes see http://www.usms.org/rules/part4.pdf article 201

How to transfer your membership to a different USMS Team for USMS National Championships:

Please complete the Application for Transfer of Club Membership. Other conditions apply. (See form)

How to do one event registration for individuals

Are you looking to participate in one event sanctioned by USMS, then simply download, print, complete and mail in the One Event Registration Form.

How to register your club with USMS

A) Existing Clubs should re-register each year before December 31st by completing a Club Membership Application and returning it to the LMSC Registrar with the appropriate fee. Please note that the location of the team's pool is requested, to facilitate inquiries regarding locations.
A club must be registered before individual swimmers can be registered with that club.

B) New Clubs may register at any time by completing the Club Membership Application and submitting it to the LMSC Registrar with the appropriate fee.
A club must be registered before individual swimmers can be registered with the new club.

How to sanction or recognize an event

Simply download, complete and send in to the address listed on the appropriate form. For complete details on sanctioning and recognizing events see http://www.usms.org/rules/part4.pdf article 202 and 203

How to host USMS sanctioned pool meet

For details on hosting a sanctioned meet see http://www.usms.org/rules/part1.pdf articles 102,103, 106 and 107

How to host USMS sanctioned open water meet

For details on hosting a sanctioned open water meet see http://www.usms.org/rules/part3.pdf article 303