Club Recognition

USA Swimming offers a variety of programs to member clubs. These programs have been created to enhance, encourage, recognize and reward member clubs.  All programs are administered and funded by USA Swimming.

Club Excellence Program

The Club Excellence Program is a voluntary program that identifies and recognizes USA Swimming clubs for their commitment to performance excellence.  USA Swimming recognizes that the club system is integral to achieving excellence in our sport.  This program’s goal is to embrace leadership and excellence in up to 200 of USA Swimming’s top member clubs.  The program provides grant funding to the top achievers.  Learn more.
The following seven(7) Ohio Swimming clubs were awarded USA Swimming Club Excellence medals for 2023-2024:

	Dublin Community Swim Team Mason Manta Rays	Buckeye Swim Club Central Ohio Aquatics ME Lyons / Anderson Barracudas New Albany Aquatic Club Northern Kentucky Clippers

Safe Sport Recognition

 The Safe Sport Recognition Program allows a USa Swimming member club to demonstrate its commitment to creating a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members through the development and implementation of club governance measures, Safe Sport policies and reporting mechanisms, Safe Sport best practices and training to athletes and parents.  Learn more.

Buckeye Swim Club (until 8/11/2025)
Dayton Raiders (until 1/10/2026)
Pau Hana Swim Team (12/14/2025)
WTRC Sharks (until 6/28/2026)