How To Join:

Step 1: Go to usms.org and click Join.

Step 2: Select your club name if you see it, otherwise select Illinois Masters, which will open up a drop down menu of workout groups and you can find your team there.

Step 3: Pay the fee – $75 for 2026 membership.

Now you will be able to swim in any USMS sanctioned meet or open water event. You will also get access to Swimmer magazine, in person workouts with any USMS registered club, technique videos, the USMS workout library and discounts.

30 Day Trial Form
Unregistered swimmers may try out a USMS club before joining the organization. One tryout period per swimmer is allowed, and must not exceed 30 consecutive days. During the 30-day tryout period the swimmer may participate in swim practices only. 

Retrieve your USMS Card
If you are already an ILMSA or USMS member, you can use the link above to retrieve an electronic copy of your USMS card for the current year.

Creating A New Club or Workout group:

Are you a club or a workout group? Clubs are their own entities and workout groups swim under the banner of a larger team entity which compete together as one at national meets. Illinois Masters is such an entity which is composed of several workout groups scattered throughout the state. USMS club/workout group registration information. Please note: Your club or team must be registered before its swimmers may register with that club or team for 2026.  Individual registration begins November 1, so get your forms in SOON!

Changing Your Club/Team Affiliation:

A swimmer may change their club affiliation at the time of registration and up to three more times throughout the membership year. This is done by going to usms.org and clicking on My Account/Transfer My Membership. Please reach out to our Membership Coordinator at registration at ilmsa dot com with questions.