Joining the team is easy….
Step 1: Register With UMKC
To swim at Swinney Rec Center you must have some form of membership with UMKC. First, sign up for membership online. You can purchase a day pass at the front desk for $10, but if you are swimming regularly with us you can get a discount on day passes by going to UMKC during office hours (M-F 8-5). Make sure to let them know you are a KC Wave member when you register. Sign up with AMP to pay for parking online. If you want access to the pool outside of KC Wave practice, ask the UMKC representative about becoming a member of the Swinney Rec center.
KC Wave swimmers must register with United States Masters Swimming (USMS). You will get a swim magazine and the ability to participate in swim meets.
Step 2: Pay Online
The KC Wave has a fee structure that combines membership fees and practice dues.
Members need to pay $60 in quarterly dues. You can pay using the link below, or you can venmo the organizer:
Step 3: Join our Facebook group
We use a private Facebook group to manage our team communications. Send an email to KCWave@gmail.com to join. We will email you an invite to join the group.
Commit to coming out to a Tuesday practice. We swim on Tuesday evenings at UMKC’s Swinney Recreation Center at 8pm. Show up about 10 minutes early.
You can try before you buy. Come to practice to see if you like the experience before you pay to join USMS or pay the KC Wave membership fees. We will watch for you if you email us in advance: KCWave@gmail.com (Put “KCW” into the subject line. It helps us separate your email from junk mail we receive.)