What's the difference between YMCA and USA Swimming?
The Greater Austin YMCA Swim Alliance Swim Team is a dual YMCA/USA swim team. We compete against other YMCA teams in the Greater Austin YMCA Region as well as other USA swim teams in the South Texas LSC. USA Swimming is an additional league that we swim in for those swimmers who choose to participate at USA sanctioned meets. There is an additional expense for athletes to swim in USA meets that is determined by the meet host.
Because of the additional cost and time commitment USA swimming demands, there is NO difference in coaching or practice schedules between YMCA or USA programs offered at our locations.
Full USA Swimming Membership?
Swimmers who are looking for that extra push should choose the Full/Premium USA Membership option. This is an annual fee is collected directly by USA swimming and the South Texas Swimming LSC (Pricing for 2023 is $83 per swimmer).
As a full member you enjoy all the perks and benefits of a USA Swimmer. You have full access to all YMCA meets and USA sanctioned meets.
Flex USA Swimming Membership?
Swimmers who are unsure about how competitive they wish to be or are looking to swim for recreational reasons should choose the Flex USA Membership option. This is a smaller annual fee that is collected directly by USA swimming and the South Texas Swimming LSC (Pricing for 2023 is $30 per swimmer).
As a Flex member you enjoy some the perks and benefits of a USA Swimmer. You have access to all YMCA meets but are limited to only two USA sanctioned meets (You are allowed to upgrade). Below is more information about the Flex membership:
Information about the Flex membership (please note pricing is old, but info is still good)
