USMS Mission: Empower adults to improve their lives through swimming 

The Gulf LMSC in Texas includes the cities of Houston, College Station, Galveston, Beaumont, Lake Jackson and Nacogdoches and is part of the South Central Zone, (Arkansas, Gulf, North Texas, Oklahoma & South Texas) of United States Masters Swimming.

Check for events throughout the Zone on the consolidated South Central Zone Event Calendar

Gulf Swimmers - Don't forget the ongoing First Meet Free promotion!
Sign up for the Gulf email list here Make sure to add [email protected] to your safe sender list

The next meeting is on July 15, 2026. This will be a zoom meeting

Free LC Coached Practice for Gulf Members
 
Four USMS certified coaches will be on-deck giving personal attention to the swimmers. This is NOT a clinic but an actual LC practice in a 50-meter outdoor long course pool.
 
WHEN: Sunday June 7th
WHERE: Dads Club 1006 Voss Rd, Houston, TX 77055
FULL INFORMATION | SIGN UP LINK
What's Grown-Up Swimming? We're glad you asked.

It's a fun way for adults to get into swimming after high school or college. Think summer league but for us! You get to swim 25s, 50s, 100s, and relays in a laid-back environment while enjoying the company of your friends.

Grown Up Swimming is a subsidary of USMS. Swimmers do not have to be USMS members to participate
Keep up with EVERYTHING going on in the Gulf!
From fitness events, swim meets, open water and MORE - Gulf Masters Swimming is all about YOU!
At the Gulf LMSC Annual Meeting on September 23rd, the Gulf officer positions will be voted on. Officers hold a two year term and can stay on for two terms. The officer positions are
Click on the above positions for a full job description. If you have questions or are interested in becoming more involved, please contact Nicole Christensen at [email protected]
USMS Community Forums - Check Them Out!
 As a USMS member, you have access to the USMS Community Forums. 

The forums are an interactive, online platform that all USMS members and volunteers can, and should, use to connect with each other, exchange information, ask and answer questions, and share ideas, resources, best practices, and success stories!

To learn how to get started, click HERE for a step by step USMS User Guide
Upcoming Events
Jun 07 Free Long Course Coached Practice
Jul 12 Grand Prix OW Challenge series Race #3 - Open Water Swim Challenge
Aug 05 2026 USMS Summer Nationals
Sep 19 First Time for Everything