As approved by the House of Delegates (HOD) during the 2024 Annual Meeting, a swimmer may change club affiliation at the time of annual individual membership registration and up to 3 additional times during the membership year.

Club Transfers Important Details 

• There is no longer a 60-day waiting period.
• Changing to unattached does not count against the allowable club changes.
• Changing workout group affiliation under the same parent club does not count against the allowable club changes.
• The club transfer count resets upon renewal for the next individual membership year.
• Full details can be found in the USMS rule book under article 201.3 Representation/Club Affiliation. 

Member Self-Management Important Details

Starting Feb. 3, members will self-manage their club and workout group affiliation through their My Account portal.

• Membership transfers will take effect immediately.
• Membership coordinators will no longer be able to submit transfer requests. 
  • If a membership coordinator is needed to help with a club transfer, they can email the details to membership@usmastersswimming.org. 

Transfer Information Resources 

The guide to local operations has been updated with transfer information, video tutorial and FAQs in preparation for members managing their own club and/or workout group transfers. 

After reviewing the information on those pages, please let us know if you have any questions by emailing membership@usmastersswimming.org. As always, our service departments (volunteer, membership, events, and club and coach) will be available for help throughout this change.