What & what-Mckeesport membership options
WHAT Membership Options
Premium Athlete Membership:
Perfect for swimmers committed to training and competing year-round. Premium Athletes can attend up to five practices per week (depending on their practice group) and participate in unlimited meets, including any qualifying championship meets. This option is ideal for athletes who want consistent training, regular competition, and the opportunity to advance to higher-level meets.
Premium Athlete USA Swimming membership is required.
Flex Athlete Membership:
A great choice for younger or newer swimmers who want a more flexible schedule. Flex Athletes may attend up to two practices per week and participate in two sanctioned meets per year, excluding LSC Championship meets and above. This option works well for swimmers who are just getting into the sport or balancing multiple activities.
- For swimmers under 12 years old: USA Swimming offers a reduced-cost Flex Athlete membership. This can be upgraded to Premium if the swimmer decides to attend more practices and/or competitions.
- For swimmers over 12 years old: A Premium Athlete USA Swimming membership is required.
| Practice Group | Premium Athlete/Monthly | Flex Athlete/Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $125 | $105 |
| Silver | $140 | $120 |
| Gold | $155 | $130 |
| Senior | $155 | $130 |
Have questions? Contact WHAT.competitiveswim@gmail.com
usa swiMMING mEMBERSHIP–rEGISTER or renew
USA Swimming Registration Reminder
All swimmers registered with WHAT & WHAT-McKeesport must have an active USA Swimming Membership. This membership provides insurance coverage in case of injury or accidents during practices or meets.
If your swimmer's membership has expired or they don't currently have one, please renew or register ASAP! Swimmers without a current membership will not be allowed to participate in practices or meets until a membership is completed.
*The WHAT USA Swimming Link will not be available until after September 1st.
New Member Registration instructions
Step 1: Create a parent account in SWIMS (Keep your parent account open for step 2).
Step 2: Register your swimmer for USA Swimming (The 26-27 membership link will be available September 1st).
rETURNING mEMBER RenewAL INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Login to your USA swimming account (Click Here to login to your USA Swimming account)
Step 2: Click the RED 'Renew Memberships' button and follow the prompts.
If you have any difficulty registering or renewing your USA Swimming Membership, AND/OR have any other questions, please reach out to Coach Ari, our Competitive Swim Admin, at WHAT.competitiveswim@gmail.com.
Still Not Sure? Give us a try with the WHAT 30-Day Trial!
Swim as many practices as you’d like for 30 days in the practice group assigned by our coaches (sanctioned meets not included). Prior to booking your 30-day trial below, you must contact Coach Ari, our Competitive Swim Admin, at WHAT.competitiveswim@gmail.com to schedule an evaluation.
This is the perfect way for swimmers and families to see if WHAT is the right fit before officially joining. No USA Swimming membership is required for a trial, and the cost is $100. This option is available to new members only.
High School Swimmer Pre- Conditioning
Designed for high school athletes preparing for their school swim season, this membership is the perfect way to fine-tune stroke technique, build endurance, and hit the water ready to compete.
For $425, swimmers can attend any Senior Group practice and take part in all dry-land training offered to this group, up until the start of the high school swim season.
Fitness & Conditioning for Competitive Swimmers
WHAT offers dynamic fitness & conditioning training and relaxing yoga sessions to help swimmers build strength, flexibility, and focus. These sessions are included in the membership for Senior, Gold, and Silver group members ages 12 and up, as well as for high school swimmers who have purchased the High School Swimmer Pre-Conditioning Package to gear up for their high school season.
| Program | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness & Conditioning | TBD | 6:30-7:45 |
