Individual Membership

Individual memberships are $75 for 2025, and include registration with U.S. Masters Swimming and to Potomac Valley.
In addition, some local clubs have annual dues that you pay directly to them.

Membership in a local club may be required to participate in its coached workouts and programs.
Contact the Potomac Valley Membership Coordinator if you need information or assistance.

Benefits of membership include

  • technique and training advice in your SWIMMER magazine subscription
  • access to a vast workout Library featuring seven specialty workouts for every swimming level
  • opportunity to participate in USMS pool, open water, or virtual swim events
  • product discounts from national USMS partners
  • secondary accident insurance coverage in workouts and sanctioned events where all participants are members
  • participation in national programs to benefit fitness, health, and coaching

New Members

  1. Determine which club you want to join, or register as unattached.
  2. For online registrations, pay with your credit card.
  3. For mail-in registration, download and print the form, and mail in with your check. Instructions are on the form.…. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. ….

Current Members

  • You can obtain a pdf copy of your membership card.
  • You can update your address or contact information online. You will need your permanent ID number (on your membership card.)
  • You can transfer your membership to another club. Mail in the completed form or send by email.

Club Membership

Local swim clubs in Potomac Valley register online each year as members of USMS.
A club must be registered in order for swimmers and coaches to select that club when they join USMS.
Club registration is $75 for 2025. This fee covers both USMS and Potomac Valley dues.

Club Registration

  1. To register a new club, first please contact the PV Membership Coordinator to learn about requirements and obligations.
  2. You can register online with your credit card or by mail.
  3. Club renewals should be done by mail.