USA Swimming ID Explained

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When your swimmer registers with USA Swimming, they are assigned a unique 14-character ID. This ID is essential for meet entries, team databases, and tracking progress in USA Swimming events. The ID is always 14 characters long and normally written in all capital letters. Here’s a breakdown of how the ID is generated and what has changed with the new system as of September 2022.

The USA Swimming ID Format (Pre-2022)
The original USA Swimming ID format consists of 14 characters and is generated using the following information:

1. First 6 digits: The swimmer's birth date (MM/DD/YY).
2. Next 3 letters: The first three letters of the swimmer's legal first name.
3. Next letter: The swimmer's middle initial (if none, this space is filled with an asterisk "*").
4. Last 4 letters: The first four letters of the swimmer's last name. If the last name has fewer than four letters, asterisks (*) are used to fill the missing spaces.

Example:
For James Arthur Gray, born on April 15, 2005, the ID would look like:
041505JAMAGRAY

For swimmers with shorter names, the ID is padded with asterisks.
Example:
Lily Jo (without a middle initial) would have the ID:
MMDDYYLIL*JO**

USA Swimming’s New ID System (Post-2022)

In September 2020, USA Swimming introduced a new registration system through the USA Swimming DeckPass portal. This new system creates an entirely different member ID for swimmers, coaches, officials, and non-athlete members. If your swimmer registered before 2022, they must create a new registration and merge their old account with the new one.

The new USA Swimming ID is assigned during the registration process through either the USA Swimming DeckPass system or your club’s team website.

How to Find Your New USA Swimming ID
To access the new USA Swimming ID, follow these steps based on your platform:

USA Swimming DeckPass:

1. Go to the USA Swimming website and log in with your username and password.
2. Click “My Member Cards” to view your membership card.
3. Under your name, you will see your unique Member ID.

Always use your swimmer’s full, legal name and correct birth date during registration. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to your team’s admin for assistance.

The USA Swimming ID is essential for ensuring proper meet entries and keeping team records consistent, so make sure to keep it handy and verify it across all systems.