Membership Information

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!

1. Register with USMS

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

Are you interested in a 30 day trial membership? Fill out the USMS trial form here and we’ll reach out!

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

2. Buy a Smelts membership

First, you will need to create a Smelts Account with the Chicago Smelts

Then you can Purchase Your Membership with your Smelts Account

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.

2025 Membership Fees

For returning members, please note the following change from 2024: Because of the new partnership with the Chicago Park District, members will pay for the Gill Park pool fee (previously $48 a quarter) directly through the Smelts membership fee.

Annual Membership: $540

The annual membership is valid for one year, and is non-recurring.

Quarterly Membership: $135

The quarterly membership is valid for three months, and renews automatically every three months.

SOCIAL AND COMPETITION ONLY

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

Annual Social/Competition Membership: $72

Quarterly Social/Competition Membership: $18

Need additional financial support?

The Chicago Smelts are committed to ensuring that people who are interested in being members of this community/continue being members can do so regardless of their economic circumstances. For any questions regarding scholarships and to request a scholarship, please email treasurer@chicagosmelts.org.