Membership Benefits
Here are just a few reasons to join USMS
Health and fitness
- Improve cardiovascular health, fitness, and muscle tone
- Enjoy fitness programs such as the SmartyPants Vitamins Fitness Series
- Recover from injuries in the low-impact environment of water
Coaching
- Coaches provide organized workouts and support in most USMS programs
- Receive technical advice and personal attention in practices
- Find a program near you easily with Club Finder
Organized Workouts
- Triathlon-focused training content that includes technique advice
- Printable workouts for lap swimmers to take to the pool
- Track all types of workouts through your Fitness Log (FLOG)
Exclusive Content
- Subscription to SWIMMER magazine, which contains technique advice, product reviews, and more
- Access to web articles featuring coaching, health and nutrition, and technique advice from experts
- Great content delivered directly to your inbox each month
Special Discounts
- Discounts to USMS partners including Speedo, TYR, ROKA, SwimOutlet.com, FINIS, and many more
- Members have access to discounts on more than 150 brands on Experticity through their My USMS account
- More special offers each month in STREAMLINES eNewsletter
National Competitions
- More than 500 USMS-sanctioned pool meets and open water swims across the country every year
- Spring and summer pool championships that routinely draw thousands of swimmers to top facilities in the U.S.
- Popular virtual competitions: 1-Hour, 5K/10K, and 3000/6000-Yard ePostals
Social Engagement
- Meet new people in your community through your club or workout group
- Enjoy a fit and healthy lifestyle with like-minded adults
- Engage with swimmers from around the world on USMS's Discussion Forums
Recognition
- Top 10s and All-Americans awarded in all three courses every year
- Hundreds of volunteers recognized for their service to USMS and its members
- All your individual event results archived on your profile page
Volunteering
- National-level leadership opportunities if you want to give back to the sport
- Ability to make a difference at a local level with club and LMSCs
- Teach adults how to swim through adult learn-to-swim programs
Insurance
Coverage while participating in USMS-insured activities, including $25,000 of excess accident insurance for medical and dental, $5,000 of accidental death insurance, up to $650 of temporary disability insurance, and liability insurance for USMS practices, meets, and approved activities.
Additional Benefits
In addition to the benefits above, you’re also making an investment in expanded programs and services, which includes: