Joining Chicago Smelts

Please take a moment to read the information on this page before contacting us.

Curious about Masters Swimming and want to check things out before committing?  You can join us for two trial practices, just introduce yourself to the coach before practice to get a lane assignment. 

Note that you can start swimming at any time, and that you can swim as few or as many practices per week as you want. 

To join:

• Download the registration form.
• Complete and sign both pages. 
• Return forms as indicated, along with:
  • A check for $80 payable to Chicago Smelts (annual fee)
• Pay your Park District pool fee
  • The Chicago Park District requires that all pool users be registered. 
  • The cost is $35 per quarter.

Your Smelts registration includes your USMS registration. 

Check with a coach at practice if you have any questions, or email us at info@chicagosmelts.org.