Here are some forms that are used by athletes, meet directors, and event directors.
Current as of 1/10/2025
| Form/Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Individual Registration | Register with USMS as a member of the Virginia LMSC. You can register here. Membership expires Dec 31 of the current year and must be renewed annually. You may begin registering Nov 1 for the following year. |
| 30-day Trial Registration | For perspective members who would like to try out a few workouts before joining a masters program. One tryout period per lifetime is allowed, and must not exceed 30 consecutive days. During the 30-day tryout period the swimmer may participate in swim practices only. |
| Club and Workout Group Registration | Click here to log in to the Club Admin Dashboard. Click here for Club and Workout Group registration information. Click here for Club Contact Information. |
| Transfer | Beginning with the 2025 registration year a swimmer may change club affiliation at the time of annual membership registration and up to three additional times during the membership year. To transfer to another club, or to get more information, please email the LMSC Membership coordinator at VAMembership@usms.org. |
| One-event Registration | This form can be used to register swimmers for a single day of competition. Remember all swimmers in a Sanctioned Masters event must be registered with USMS. Not all sanctioned events (or LMSCs) accept one-event registrations. |
| Meet Report Form | This form, available in PDF or MS Word formats, is to be used by meet directors after a swim meet to notify the LMSC of the financial status of the meet. |
| Open Water Report Form | This form, available in PDF or MS Word formats, is to be used by OW event directors to notify the LMSC of the financial status of the event. |
| Observer Report Form | Observer reports are required for all Recognized meets to verify that the meet was conducted according to applicable USMS rules and regulations. |
| USMS Adult Learn to Swim | USMS Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) Course Virginia LMSC Reimbursement Form |
| USMS Coaching Level 1 | USMS Coaching Certification – Level 1 Virginia LMSC Reimbursement Form |
| USMS Coaching Level 2 & 3 | USMS Coaching Certification – Level 2 & 3 Virginia LMSC Reimbursement Form |
| Meet Director Checklist | A checklist of items all the way from the planning stage to after the meet is complete. |
Receiving your first issue of USMS Swimmer
Newly-registered swimmers sometimes ask why they haven’t yet received their first issue of USMS SWIMMER Magazine in the mail. The Magazine is published bimonthly by United States Masters Swimming, and new members generally receive their first issue in the mail within 6-8 weeks of joining USMS.
New members may access all issues online immediately upon registration, so long as you have set up a USMS Discussion Forum account. These accounts are not automatically created when you register for USMS, but you only need to create it once, not every time you renew your registration. Further instructions (and a description of all the benefits of creating an account) are given on the My USMS page.