USA Swimming Athlete Outreach Program

The USA Swimming Athlete Outreach Program helps make swimming more accessible by offering reduced membership fees for athletes who qualify based on federal or state aid programs.

Program Benefits

  • Membership Fee: Eligible athletes can join USA Swimming for just $5.00 (no additional CT Swimming fee).

  • Meet Entry Fees: Individual event fees for CSI-sanctioned/approved meets, including CSI Championships, are waived.

    • Clubs may request reimbursement for these fees after the meet.

    • Families should never be charged for Outreach entry fees.

Who Qualifies?

Athletes currently receiving U.S. Government Federal or State of Connecticut aid may qualify. Eligible programs include:

  • SNAP (Food Stamps)

  • WIC (Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program)

  • Medicaid or CHIP

  • SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)

  • SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

  • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

  • LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)

  • Federal housing documentation

  • Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

  • Federal Poverty Schedule qualification

A letter or proof of participation in one of the above programs is required. Documentation must be renewed each membership year.

Registration Process

  • Athlete Outreach registrations are completed through your Team’s BUL renewal process.

  • Proof of aid must be submitted to your Club administrator.

  • When registering via SWIMS 3.0, the reduced $5 price will automatically update at checkout.

How to Apply

If you believe your athlete qualifies for Outreach Membership, please contact [Your Team’s Club Administrator/Registrar Name & Email]. We will guide you through the registration process and ensure your athlete receives all program benefits.

Additional Information

  • For details on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, contact Dennis Flores, DEI Coordinator.

  • Outreach athletes entering meets independently may contact Henk Jansen, CSI Administrator for instructions.

  • Visit the https://www.ctswim.org/Athletes/athlete-outreach/ for complete Outreach information.