USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for swimming in the United States.
It has 400,000 members and promotes swimming culture through clubs, events, and education.
Membership includes swimmers of all levels, coaches, and volunteers.
Opportunities are offered through 2,800+ clubs nationwide.
USA Swimming selects and trains teams for international competitions, including the Olympics.
Core objectives: Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve competitive success.
What is USA Swimming at Central York Aquatics
- CYA is part of the Middle Atlantic Region of USA Swimming.
- CYA members are eligible to compete in regional swim meets offered by USA Swimming.
- Offers higher-level competition and a wide range of events for dedicated swimmers.
- The CYA USA program is a 7-month commitment.
- Sanctioned swim meets include longer distances and long-course events.
- CYA sends coaches and swimmers to select USA Sanctioned meets and Championship Events.
- Meet locations and durations are determined by host teams.
- Registration for meets is limited, so early commitment is recommended.
- Swimmers can declare participation when events are listed on the CYA website.
- Swimmers can select events with assistance from coaches.
- Costs include a $10 charge per swimmer per meet paid to CYA.
- Additional charges (usually $10-15/event) go to the host club.
- Fees are charged to the credit card on file with CYA, and event entries are forwarded to the host club.
- Interested swimmers must register through CYA as a USA Team member and with USA Swimming through a CYA-specific link.
- The registration fee is $85 per swimmer per year (subject to change)