The USA team is part of South Des Moines Swimming (SDMS). Currently, the USA team practices with the club team and participates in the club meets. However, USA team members also swim in USA meets throughout the club season which are held all over the MidWest. To be on the USA team, a swimmer must meet the minimum time standards for Advanced/USA Elite practice slots and pay for a USA Swimming athlete membership (in addition to the club team fees).