Click here to register for the 3/9/25 AYST Masters Swim Meet at the Auburn YMCA

Click here to register for the 3/9/25 AYST Masters Swim Meet at the Auburn YMCA

Encouraging Adults to Swim.

The Niagara Local Masters Swim Committee (LMSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to a healthy swimming lifestyle for adult swimmers, within the Western NY region. The Niagara LMSC is the local governing body of U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS).

There are over 600 registered Masters Swimmers in Niagara and over 60,000 in USMS. Anyone 18 years of age or older is eligible to join. No prior competitive swimming experience is necessary.

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With Niagara Masters Swimming, you can…

Join a diverse community.

Find camaraderie, build friendships and network with adult swimmers from all walks of life. We have active members from 18 to 90 years of age! Everyone is welcome.

Compete, if you want to.

There are over 60,000 members of USMS and 600 in Niagara. Compete with fellow swimmers in your age group and set your goals! Aim for personal best times in your age group, records, or USMS Top Ten rankings. There are regional, national, and international masters meets all over the globe.

Prioritize your fitness.

Swimming is a great form of exercise! A USMS membership includes daily written workouts of all types: basic, triathlon, expectant/new mothers, stroke/IM, high intensity, high volume, and open water.

Improve your technique.

USMS will make you a better swimmer. Your membership includes a wealth of articles and videos about technique, and a subscription to Swimmer magazine.

Swim all over the country.

Want to get away? Traveling for business? With a USMS membership, you can link up with a local masters group in many cities and practice with them.

Free 30-day Trial Membership

U.S. Masters Swimming provides short-term guest membership to prospective members who wish to try out a Masters Swimming program, to participate in workouts, clinics, or Adult Learn-to-Swim programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please email NIWebmaster@usms.org.

  • Complete the registration for both U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) and Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC) for the current calendar year at this link, and reach out to your LMSC location for more information on when to begin. Niagara LMSC email is NIWebmaster@usms.org

  • The first membership is a national fee that goes toward the USMS program which are used toward making an investment in expanded programs, services, and membership benefits. The second membership goes towards your LMSC region to help cover costs for coaches, pool time, lifeguards, and other administrative fees.

  • You can find the clubs within the local area by visiting this are of our website.

  • Each LMSC club has their own practice schedules and workouts.

  • There are no competitive requirements to be a member of Niagara Masters. Niagara Masters serves all swimmers, whether they are competing USMS members, multi-sport athletes, or fitness swimmers. And, while you don’t have to compete, all Niagara members have the opportunity to compete in local, regional, national, and international swim events.

  • You can visit Club Assistant to see all upcoming masters swim meets nationwide.

  • No. While you do need to be a member of the USMS program to compete, you will have additional fees for each meet you compete in. These meet fees help pay for lifeguards, officials, pool time, and utilities.

  • Yes. You should always reach out to the local club prior to visiting their area for more information. View all registered LMSC clubs here.

  • Yes. We offer an Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) program for any adult whom wishes to learn how to swim. Please click here to find an instructor/program in your local area.

“The people involved with Masters Swimming have always been supportive, friendly, and welcoming.”

— Jim, Niagara LMSC Swimmer