Membership Registration Info

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Steps to Swim with the Smelts:

We are currently accepting new members for our Summer swimming session! Please follow the steps below to sign up! Are you interested in a 30 day trial membership? Fill out the USMS trial form here and we’ll reach out!

1. Register with USMS

Register or Renew your United States Masters Swimming (USMS) membership. 

USMS provides our general liability insurance during practices. Every person who swims with the team needs to be a member of USMS or this liability insurance is voided. You must have a USMS member number to purchase a Smelts membership.

If you plan to swim, you must sign up with United States Masters Swimming (USMS).

Sign up using these affiliations:

LMSC: Illinois
CLUB: Illinois Masters (IM)
WORKOUT GROUP: Chicago Smelts (CHSM)

2. Buy a Smelts membership

Create an Account with the Chicago Smelts and Purchase Your Membership.

You may choose any membership option from the team store. Membership fees are non-refundable. When you register, you will be charged the fee immediately.

3. Register in-person with Gill Park

Make sure you stop by the front desk at Gill Park and let them know that you’re signing up with the Smelts for the quarter. There is another additional fee involved.

This will ensure that you’re on Gill Park’s list with the lifeguards and can join our practices. Please also consider donating to Gill Park on our member registration page.

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2024 Membership Fees

QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIPS

Annual Membership: $300 (Valid until December 31, 2024)

Annual Membership - Reduced Rate: $212 (Valid until December 31, 2024)

Quarterly Membership: $75

Quarterly Membership - Reduced Rate: $53

Quarterly Memberships are available at a reduced rate is available for those unable to pay the full membership fee. Example might be students, members below the age of 25, or those at or below Chicago Median Income (~$60,000/yr)

SOCIAL AND COMPETITION ONLY

This is a new membership option for those that wish to compete or attend social gatherings with the Smelts, but do not plan on practicing with the team. Yearly Membership: $50

Need additional financial support? Reach out to smeltsupport@chicagosmelts.org.

 Questions? Click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

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