COACHING

• Coaches provide organized workouts and support in most programs—find a program near you* and get:
  
• Stroke technique improvement
• Personal attention
• Online workouts, written by USMS-certified coaches, in seven different categories
• More than 2600 USMS-certified coaches nationwide
  
  *Fees vary by club and facility; connect with your local program for details

FITNESS AND HEALTH

• SmartyPants Vitamins USMS Fitness Series - three annual events designed for achievement, improving fitness levels, participation, and fun!
• Toning and weight management
• Improved cardiovascular health and conditioning
• Fitness tracking of multiple activities in your personalized Fitness Log (FLOG)
• Motivational fitness programs such as Go the Distance
• Low-impact exercise, best for injury rehabilitation

DISCOUNTS FROM

USMS PARTNERS

• Special USMS partner discounts
• Annual renewal discounts on swimming gear
• Partner ads in our monthly eNewsletter STREAMLINES, sent to all USMS members
• USMS members have access to discounts on over 150 brands through Experticity through their MY USMS account portal
• Annual renewal giveaways

ORGANIZED

WORKOUT PLANS

• Training and cross training
• Triathlon-focused training content
• Articles geared toward triathletes
• Printable workouts for lap swimmers
• Improved swimming ability
• Technique tips from USMS coaches
• Track fitness activities in your online Fitness Log  (FLOG)
• Personal growth and improved fitness level

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

• Subscription to SWIMMER magazine
• eNewsletter STREAMLINES
• Access to exclusive articles and stories
• For coaches, monthly eNewsletter STREAMLINES for Coaches
• Active online discussion forums and ability to create your own blog and interact with the worldwide swimming community at usms.org

COMPETITION AND ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS

• More than 500 USMS-sanctioned pool meets and open water swims
• Regional pool championships
• Spring and summer national pool championships
• National championship open water events
• Popular virtual events, including the USMS 1-Hour, 3000/5000-yard, and 5K/10K ePostals

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

• Event results archived on usms.org
• Top 10 and All-American awards and recognition
• USMS Awards recognize the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers. USMS is grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who give their time.
• Want to give your local volunteer a nice gift? Check out our Volunteer Recognition Store!

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

• Meet new people and other swimmers in your community
• FUN!
• Organized social events
• Sense of community when swimming with a club
• Social media engagement with a national network of swimmers: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

VOLUNTEER

• Event volunteering at the local and regional level
• National-level leadership opportunities with a well-respected nonprofit national governing body
• Many clubs provide adult learn-to-swim volunteer opportunities and fundraising events for our Swimming Saves Lives Foundation